In order to keep your favorite demi-season boots, shoes and shoes cleaned for the winter, after storage, have a presentable appearance and could serve for more than one year, you must adhere to the basic rules and conditions of off-season storage of shoes.
The best preservation of demi-season shoes in winter will be ensured by the presence of a specially equipped wardrobe room with separate shoe cabinets and shelves. But if the living conditions do not allow to allocate a separate room for the placement of the wardrobe, the issue of storing shoes should be approached with special attention and a number of measures should be taken to ensure its long service life.
Shoe preparation
The process of preliminary preparation for winter storage of demi-season shoes made of leather and leatherette is reduced to cleaning it from dirt and dust with a damp sponge and a mild soap solution. Heavily soiled areas can be gently rubbed with a soft brush. Shoes that have sequin and bead jewelry are wiped with a soft cloth with extra care.
If heels, soles, zippers need to be repaired, it is better not to put it off until the next season, but to make it before the shoes are put away for storage. Their products from suede and nubuck are slightly moistened with specialized sprays, and then cleaned with a soft rubber brush. It is important to remember that they do not tolerate excessive moisture, and water can leave ugly spots on the surface of suede. Shoes that have an unpleasant odor can be sprayed inside with a special deodorant or wiped with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide or vinegar.
External shoe preparation
Washed and well-dried shoes are treated with shoe cream, glycerin or castor oil. Oil does not allow the sole to dry out, protects the skin and the varnished surface from cracking. The stains on the suede shoes are removed with an eraser, and the suede that has grown over the suede is kept above the steam to restore its attractive appearance. Light shoes are wiped with a swab dipped in milk, and after drying they are rubbed with a colorless cream.
