Using These Methods, Your Shoes Will Always Stay Fresh and Durable
May
Fashion styles nowadays are very diverse. Not only women but also men, children, and middle-aged people buy a lot of shoes to wear for events.
Knowing how to preserve shoes properly is essential to prevent them from losing their beauty and wearing out quickly.
Below are effective shoe preservation methods.
- Categorize shoes by season
To keep the shoe cabinet neat and organized, and easily accessible when needed, we should categorize and neatly stack them according to the season. Determine which pairs are for winter, which ones are for summer, which pairs are for parties, and which ones are for casual outings.
For less frequently worn shoes, we should store them neatly and securely, while for frequently worn ones, we should prioritize arranging them in easily visible places for convenience and time-saving.
- Prioritize preserving light-colored shoes
Light-colored shoes are prone to dirt and yellowing. We can use a piece of fresh lemon or a little toothpaste to rub on stains and yellowing spots. They will quickly disappear, restoring the bright color.
Additionally, baking soda mixed with a little vinegar can be used with a soft brush or sponge to gently scrub the dirty surface of shoes. After just 10-15 minutes, you will have a pair of fresh-looking shoes.
- Always keep shoes clean
Shoes are always in contact with the ground, prone to dirt, rainwater causing dirt and stains, and mold growth. If used frequently, we should regularly clean shoes with specialized cleaning solutions to maintain their color, prevent rainwater from seeping into the shoes for too long, causing peeling, unpleasant odors, and distortion of shape. Instead of storing them directly in the cabinet, we should wipe them clean, let them dry completely, and then store them in the cabinet to avoid creating conditions for mold growth, which will quickly damage the shoes.
- Regular shoe cleaning
Regularly cleaning and wiping shoes to prevent dust from adhering and fading. Each pair of shoes will have different materials, to avoid affecting their quality, we should use soft cotton or sponge to wipe, avoid scratching and making them look ugly, as dust will stick to the scratches and be difficult to clean. After wiping clean and dry, do not stack them on top of each other, but wrap them in a bag before putting them in a box to prevent moths or insects from getting in and quickly damaging the shoes.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight and humidity
Prolonged exposure to sunlight and high temperatures will cause shoes to peel and fade. Meanwhile, high humidity in the air, rainwater will make shoes susceptible to mold, unpleasant odors. Therefore, we should pay attention to choose a location for shoe cabinets or shelves in a cool, dry place to avoid affecting the quality of shoes, and also help family members save money each time they shop for shoes.
