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How to restore the color of your shoes: a few tips. Video
Over time, leather shoes may deteriorate and need additional repairs. In the event that your favorite sneakers or boots are suddenly cracked or have lost their shine and color, do not despair, because they can be easily put in order.
How to restore the color of shoes
How to tidy up your shoes?
First of all, you need to figure out the state of the paint on your shoes. If you want your leather shoes to stay in excellent condition for as long as possible, you need to wipe them with a damp sponge after each wear, and then dry them. Under no circumstances should you put your shoes on a hot radiator or any other source of heat.
To restore paint on shoes, you must use:
- paint (in the form of an aerosol)
- cleansing spray
- shoe cream
- petroleum jelly
- velvet
- glycerol
- sponge
In the event that the shoes have only recently begun to lose their appearance, it is not too late to purchase a special spray. It can be used to polish the surface of leather sneakers, for this you will also need velvet or a soft cloth made of any other fabric.
The spray removes stubborn dirt and makes shoes look great
To preserve the original paint and restore cracked boot leather, it is necessary to maintain their condition with a water-repellent cream. It is designed to prevent the appearance of small cracks in the skin. It is recommended to use creams from European manufacturers, which are of higher quality in comparison with Russian ones. Make sure the shoes are dry before applying the cream to your boots.
How to restore paint on leather shoes?
In some cases, it is possible to return the color of leather boots or sneakers only with the help of special dyes, which can be purchased at any shoe store. Such products can help you freshen up the color of your shoes or repaint them in a completely different shade. It should be noted that with the help of coloring agents you can mask scratches and protect your shoes from cracking. This option is most suitable if you need to restore white leather on your shoes. It is recommended to read the instructions for use of the dye in advance.
If stains appear on them while wearing boots, they must be removed with ordinary onions. The onion must be cut in two and squeezed out of the juice. Then it is necessary to moisten a cotton swab with the obtained juice, which should be used to wipe the contaminated areas of the shoes. If leather shoes lose color, you should use petroleum jelly or glycerin.
To restore the brightness of the color of shoes, it is necessary to lubricate dried shoes or sneakers with glycerin or petroleum jelly for several days.
In the event that it is impossible to restore the paint on the shoes on your own, you can contact a company specializing in this. This method may be the most effective, but it is acceptable, provided that you will wear these shoes for many more years. After all, color restoration is very expensive. However, this option will be the only one if you, for example, skinned your shoes.