If you prefer to wear products made from natural materials, then you have probably come across the question of how to properly care for your boots so that they please you for more than one season.
Verali shoes brand recommends regular and proper care, the use of special cleaning products, and the fulfillment of storage conditions will allow you to wear beautiful shoes in which your feet will not sweat in the summer, and will be warm in winter.
Daily and first care for nubuck
The material is obtained from the skin of cattle. It has a pleasant gloss, has a velvety surface. Shoes are sewn neatly and attract with their price. The secret of durability is in primary processing, in care every day, in storage conditions. It is possible to clean a nubuck product at home. Practical tips on how to care for nubuck boots so that they retain their appearance for a long time:
After buying new shoes, they are treated with a water-repellent spray. Use it carefully so as not to damage the wallpaper, furniture, flooring. Go out to the balcony or to the entrance. It is applied three times, the first layer until completely dry. Use additionally during rainfall. The thoroughness of the first treatment will guarantee that the boots will last longer thanks to the protective impregnation. Complaints that the feet get wet indicate that the owner did not take care of applying the product before the first exit to the street.
Dirt is removed daily, the color is restored, the product is dried, impregnation is applied. Manipulations are performed only with dry shoes. Use brushes with soft bristles so as not to ruin the pile. When cleaning with a cream, apply the composition to a sponge, then gently blot. Restores color with a special aerosol.
Store in cloth bags or cardboard boxes away from sunlight. Dry your shoes before folding them.
What is forbidden to do:
- wipe with a wet cloth (this treatment is applicable for soles and heels);
- use cream and brushes for the skin;
- wear in rain or snow;
- use oil-based care products;
- leave the shoes undried for a long time.
An important rule when cleaning nubuck is regularity. Skin products should not be used. Not only special products are needed, but also a brush. They come in three, four-sided, with a special rib for cleaning the seams. There is an abundance of products on the shelves in the store: aerosols, creams, impregnations. Please note that the package has an inscription “for nubuck”.
Don’t skimp on skin care products. Where you buy shoes, they usually have everything you need. The ideal option is a set that contains everything for the care of suede, velor and nubuck.
How to restore the look of an old or dirty product?
Wait until the shoes are dry. You can use a dryer or newspaper, it is not recommended to leave it near heat sources.
- Comb the pile with a brush, remove the existing stains with a rubber band.
- To remove serious stains, dilute alcohol in water, treat the area.
- Worn out shoes can be repaired with steam or professional restoration services.
- Apply impregnation after each cleaning.
Leather shoe care
Leather products are characterized by practicality, functionality, wear resistance and convenience. You will not regret the money spent if you figure out how to care for leather boots so that they last more than one season.
Leather shoes look stylish on the foot, quickly break in, taking the shape of the foot, and are breathable. To keep your feet healthy, follow the recommendations for leather boots.
Choosing cosmetics for the care of leather shoes
After buying a new product, choose care products without sparing money.
- Shampoo or foam – remove traces of dirt, streaks and stains, retain color;
- cream – protects the surface of the skin, providing elasticity and softness;
- aerosol – retains color saturation, there are different shades;
- polishing – creates a barrier to moisture and extra shine;
- wax – creates a glossy effect and protection from aggressive external factors;
- oily products – update the appearance of shoes;
- silicone – performs the function of polishing;
- impregnation – provides a layer of protection against precipitation and salt stains;
- antibacterial cosmetics – neutralizes unpleasant odors;
- anticolor – prevents the coloring of socks.
Shoe polish and fat cream remain classics. Due to the content of oils, they provide intensive care in winter. In the summer, use cosmetics containing silicone and solvent.
To apply the products, you need a brush with natural or artificial bristles. It does not hurt to have for complex processing:
- polishing cloth;
- rag for washing;
- sponge-impregnation;
- brush for cleaning hard-to-reach places.
Natural material in contact with dirt, slush, snow porridge is exposed to a detrimental effect. Clean your shoes after every outdoor activity. Remove external dirt with a damp cloth or tissue using shampoo. Let the product dry by venous route, after wiping with a cotton cloth. The cream is applied after drying, covered with a water-repellent agent, polished.
