How to Maintain Patent Leather Shoes
Patent leather shoes are frequently worn by men, women and children throughout all seasons. This particular style of shoe can lend an air of elegance and class to any outfit, and is often worn with formal wear. Well noted for their high gloss shine, patent leather shoes require specialized care to maintain their original appearance. While caring for and maintaining patent leather is simple, it is necessary for you to know the proper steps to take to keep your patent leather shoes lustrous. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Mild liquid soap
- Clean, damp, soft cloths
- Clean, dry, lint-free soft cloth
- Patent leather polishing cream
- Chamois or polishing cloth
Instructions
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Cleaning
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Apply a squirt of mild liquid soap to a clean, damp, soft cloth.
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Wipe the shoes with the cloth to remove any surface dust or dirt.
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Wipe the soap residue away with another clean, damp, soft cloth, and dry the shoes with a lint-free, clean, dry cloth.
Polishing
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Rub surface dust off of the shoes with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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Dab a small amount of patent leather cream onto a clean, dry, soft cloth and rub it into the leather. Ensure that you cover all areas evenly.
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Allow the cream to penetrate the surface of the leather by waiting two to three minutes, then buff the shoes with a chamois cloth or polishing cloth to make them shine.
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Tips & Warnings
Instead of mild soap and water, a commercial patent leather cleaner can be used.
To keep your patent leather shoes looking their best between uses, insert shoe horns and store them in a box in your closet with tissue paper between them.
Never use a brush to apply polishing cream to patent leather. It can damage the finish.
Never apply grease or petroleum jelly to your patent leather shoes. Dust, dirt and debris will stick to the surface.
