How to clean leather shoes properly

Leather shoes are an indispensable luxury accessory in every gentleman's wardrobe. However, not everyone can clean leather shoes properly and keep them shiny and avoid peeling. Let's learn the steps to clean shoes properly in this article with LEO!

Step 1: Clean the dust on the surface of the shoe

First, clean the dust that has accumulated on the shoes for a long time with natural products to help maintain the glossy oil layer of the leather. At this stage, you can use a soft-bristled brush or a dry cloth to gently push the dust and dirt on the surface out. Remember to absolutely not use highly acidic chemical detergents or detergents that leave residue or any grease; because this will make it easier for bacteria to penetrate the product, making the leather dull and the seams easy to break. After cleaning, if there is still excess detergent, you need a soft, damp cloth or a small brush to brush around the seams to clean thoroughly. Especially when the shoes are moldy or have stubborn stains, you can use a little soap to gently rub and then dry with a towel and leave in a cool place for the leather to recover.

Step 2: Soften the leather

The next step after cleaning the dust and dirt, you should soften the leather by using the lubricant or oil in the conditioner, because the conditioner contains lubricants that help lubricate the leather and increase its softness. Note that avoid products containing petroleum or mineral oil because they will damage the leather later.

Here are some effective ways to soften shoe leather:

• Use shoe polish to keep leather shiny
• Moisturizer to ensure shoes are more comfortable to wear
• Use baby powder to reduce friction on leather shoes
• Coconut oil helps soften leather shoes quickly
• Using vaseline or alcohol takes more time to do but the results are unexpected.
• Use olive oil if you want to prevent blisters on your feet when wearing hard leather shoes.

Step 3: Polish the leather shoes

In the final step, be patient and use a specialized product to polish the leather if you do not want the shoes to quickly return to their original state. When polishing leather shoes, you should use soft cloths or towels to polish, once again please be gentle with the shoes like your body to avoid "damaging" the leather. In addition, you can use your old socks wrapped around 2 fingers, soaked in shoe polish; then brush instead of a brush to make the shoes shiny without scratches.