There are many types of shoes. Good footwear is not very cheap these days. Designer shoes for men and women, for example, are already worth a fortune. However, designer shoe buyers could make the mistake of not maintaining these expensive pairs of shoes properly. Isn’t it time to raise awareness about shoe care?
Benefits of keeping your shoes
If you maintain your footwear the right way, you can reap many benefits. For example, here are the important benefits of keeping your shoes in tip-top shape:
1. Your shoes will always look new.
2. Proper shoe maintenance will make your shoes durable and long-lasting.
3. Well-maintained footwear adds glamor to the wearer’s feet.
4. Properly maintained shoes will always remain in good condition.
5. You won’t need to spend time buying new shoes from time to time.
Basic shoe maintenance
Proper maintenance of your footwear has four steps namely: cleaning, drying, polishing and storage. It should not stop with cleaning the mother.
• Clean the shoes
After wearing your footwear, you must keep it clean. If they are not too dirty, you can simply wipe off the dust and dirt. For footwear that is made from other delicate materials like suede or sheepskin, you will need special types of detergent to clean the dirt. Shoes must be washed by hand, and in some cases you will need to use special cleaners to clean your footwear. If your shoes have buckles and laces, you should never forget to remove these accessories and clean them separately.
• Dry the shoes
After washing, the footwear must be dried. The way to properly dry shoes is to leave them in an airy space. Do not dry them in clothes dryers or in strong sunlight. Such steps can damage your shoes.
• Polish shoes
Some shoes may not need this step, but there are other types of shoes that will require this step as necessary. Polishing can make your shoes shiny and new. The shoe polish is in fact a protective shield for footwear. Even if it is raining or snowing, it is recommended to shine your shoes before wearing them.
Children’s school shoes should always be cleaned and polished to increase their lifespan. Similarly, most types of men’s formal shoes can be kept in good condition by polishing them properly.
• Put away the shoes
Before you put away your shoes, be sure to sort through them first. Put each pair in a shoe box and place them inside your wardrobe. Classification can be done differently: according to use or occasion, according to color, frequency of use and other classifications that may be applicable to your needs. The shoes you wear most often should be located in the most accessible areas. When you put the boots away, be sure to provide support stickers so they hold their shape.