Many people spend time caring for their clothes but not many spend time caring their shoes. Though it is a common phenomenon, it does not really make sense. Why do I say that? Think about it in different ways and you will understand. First, a pair of shoes is usually more expensive than your clothes. Second, you clothes may wear out in a season but your shoes can last for a year or more. Finally, the time required for shoes maintenance is probably much less than for your clothes. What’s my conclusion? You should learn ways to care for your shoes!

As I mentioned, cleaning shoes does not take you a lot of time. You do not need to clean them everyday and even not once a week. If you can do it once a month, it is already a good maintenance to your shoes. A tip for you is to check carefully the material of your shoes before your start cleaning them. It is important because an incorrect cleaning method may cause damage to your shoes. For example, the cleaning method for nubuck leather and full grain leather can be very different.

With a search online, you can find hundreds of shoe cleaner. All these products are saying they are the best among all other shoe cleaner. But, you will never know whether it is really good for your shoes until you have tried it out on your shoes. For expensive shoes or those with special memories, you should test the cleaner before you apply it to a large area of your shoes. Find a small and unnoticeable area of your shoes and test the shoe cleaner for damage possibility.

Leather shoes are often more expensive than athletic shoes and rubber shoes and therefore, they deserve better care. After cleaning of all dirt, debris and stains, you need to polish them. It is important to clean your leather shoes thoroughly before polishing if you do not wish to see a scratch on them. Polishing not only make your shoes look nicer, it helps length its useful life.

Some people do clean their shoes regularly. But, they use some quick cleaning products like shoe wipes, spray cleaners and shine sponges. These cleaning equipments contain both cleaners and polishers. They allow you to clean your shoes in a quick and easy way. But, you cannot totally rely on them and think your shoes are thoroughly clean. Compared to traditional cleaning products, these equipments are not up to standard on cleanliness.

Finally, there are always some frequently asked questions about shoes care. As different shoes require different caring method, there is no one rule that applies to all types of shoes. Generally, shoes should be dry in air. You should only put them back to shoes wardrobe when they are completely clean. You need to remove all the shoelaces before you clean and polish your shoes. Unpleasant odor is a common problem and it can be solve with baking soda. Sprinkle some baking soda inside your shoes and leave them there for a night. When you get up in the next morning, remove all these baking soda from your shoes. Placing cedar blocks inside your shoes also works for eliminating odor.

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