How to Shine and Care for Patent Leather

Are your patent leather shoes or handbag looking a little worse for wear? If you want to keep the leather supple and shiny, just break out the handy-dandy petroleum jelly and with a little polishing your patent leather will look like new.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Petroleum jelly.
• Soft cloths.

1. Begin by using a moist, soft cloth to wipe off any dirt or dust adhering to the patent leather item. Allow item to dry completely.

2. Next take a dry, soft cloth and dab in petroleum jelly. Do not use too much. Just a touch will do.

3. Rub gently over the entire item, let stand for five minutes and then buff to a high sheen.

4. Petroleum jelly will not only keep your patent leather looking shiny like new but it also helps prevents the leather from drying out and cracking.

Tips & Warnings

• Polish on a regular basis and the petroleum jelly will not only make the leather shiny but keep it from drying out and cracking.
• Don't use too much petroleum jelly. Just a dab will do.