Brilliant smooth or with patterns, extravagant or flirty - patent leather shoes are suitable for all occasions. For beauty and strength, she fell in love with fashionistas. But such a shoe plays with brilliance only when it is properly looked after. If you don’t know how to preserve the pristine look of patent leather boots, ankle boots or shoes, then study this article.
Basic care rules
Although the lacquered material is quite durable and wear-resistant, it still needs careful care. Clean boots, shoes and other patent leather shoes immediately after returning from the street. First, remove dust and dirt with a soft cloth, sponge, or cotton swab. If the dirt has dried out, moisten the cloth slightly and gently sweep it on the surface. Then wipe dry.
You can not rub the varnish surface, otherwise you can scratch it.
Finally, treat with a special shoe care product. This will help polish the surface, restore shine. After 15 minutes, remove excess funds with a tissue.
Care products that must be held by the owners of patent leather shoes
To preserve the original appearance of the product, only certain care products must be used. It is recommended to use creams, aerosols and other water-based substances. Another composition may damage the product.
Today, a wide range of care products is presented in the assortment of stores:
- Nutrient oils containing emollients. They give shine and elasticity to the top layer;
- nourishing cream, which is composed of plasticizers. Such funds are used to soften the skin;
- metallic liquid remover . Due to additives, the product prevents aging and cracking of the product, freshens the color, prolongs the service life;
- polishing spray . Creates a protective film, cares and nourishes patent leather;
- polish for cleaning. Gently cleanses and nourishes the surface.
In the maintenance of patent leather, pay attention to funds that can not be used:
- Conventional brushes are not suitable for processing. This can lead to scratches, which subsequently become extensive and deep cracks.
- Do not use skin cream. If you neglect this rule, the varnish may begin to break down, fade, and stains will appear.
- Clean glossy shoes with products containing lanolin or glycerin. In extreme cases, use pharmaceuticals: castor oil or ordinary glycerin.
Do not leave in direct sunlight. For drying “capricious” shoes do not resort to the help of heating appliances. Lacquered shoes or boots dry out easily in natural conditions.
What patent shoes don't like
One of the factors that harm patent leather is heat and frost.
Shoes are problematic to use in hot weather. If outside the window above + 24 ° C it is better not to wear a varnished product. At high temperatures, the film melts, stretches and dims. The frost of such shoes is also too tough. Even at -10 ° C there is a chance that the product will crack or become covered with a network of wrinkles.
In general, in the cold season it is recommended to wear patent leather shoes 10 minutes before going outside. From the temperature of the body, the skin lies on the leg, which will reduce the likelihood of cracking.
Dampness is another worst enemy. Contact with water may cause the product to deform. In rain or snow, better put something else on your feet.
Daily sock also affects the appearance of boots and shoes. Glossy shoes fade, become wrinkled and cracked, losing their beautiful appearance.
Follow the simple rules of operation, and then your favorite patent leather shoes will last a long time.
