How to Restore Leather Shoes With Creases
Wearing your leather shoes often tends to create creases and wrinkles, making your shoes look worn out and old. Getting out the creases doesn't have to cost you a fortune or take you hours searching for a solution. Leather is a soft, supple material that is generally easy to take care of and restore when needed. It can also be an expensive material, so proper care is necessary to maintain the life of your shoes. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Polish your shoe with a paste or cream shoe polish and a soft cloth. Avoid using liquid polish for leather shoes. Use rotating circles to clean and buff the shoe, especially in the creased areas.
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Pour a small amount of leather-friendly oil into the crease and let it soak in for a few seconds. Use a soft cloth or your fingers to massage the oil into the creases to soften and loosen them up. Use small, circular motions to work out the creases.
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Heat up a household iron to about 70 degrees. Wet a soft cloth just enough to dampen it and squeeze out any excess moisture. Place the damp cloth on top of the shoe and pass the iron gently over the cloth a few times. Do not place the iron directly on the shoe; the heat will dry it out.
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Tips & Warnings
Store your leather shoes on a shoe tree while not in use to prevent any other creases.
Keep your shoes away from high heat to help prevent the leather from drying out.
References
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