richard diecidue presents: maintaining your leather shoes (clean your leather)
TRANSCRIPT
Leather shoes are the timeless classic in any man’s wardrobe. !
If you want them to truly be timeless though…your shoes will require just a bit of maintenance. !
In this presentation, we’ll cover simple ways to clean your leather
FULL GRAINED LEATHER
• Get a clean, dry cloth and remove excess dirt & grit
• When the excess is removed, dampen the cloth w/ warm water
• Clean the leather gently and avoid soaking
• When drying, stay away from artificial heat
PATENT LEATHER
• This leather is a bit easier to clean (its gloss doesn't allow for most stains to hold)
• Generally, you’ll just need damp cloth and mild soap
• Make sure your cloth is soft; you don’t want to scuff the gloss
SUEDE
• This leather requires a bit more skill & preparation than the others
• Use a (clean) rubber eraser - office supply variety is fine
• Gently “erase” and dirt and grime smudges
• After the erasing, use a special suede brush to smooth fibers down in the same direction
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