Leather shoes are one of the most durable types of shoes. If you know how to preserve and care for them, a pair of leather shoes will last up to ten years. However, durable is in people, if you do not care and keep them, the lifespan of a real leather shoes will be no different than a pair of leather shoes. Here are some things to keep in mind when dealing with common problems of used leather shoes.

Avoid the deformation of leather shoes

Leather material is still known as a natural flexible material. If you do not use them carefully, they will be easily deformed compared to the original form, especially for high-end leather shoes, the ability to throw them away is very high. So, keep the shoes in cool places. In particular, the leather is very hydrophobic, when repeatedly infiltrated without proper drying will lead to peeling the leather. It is best to put a moisturizer on your shoes to sweat after a long time of no use.

Also, do not hang the shoe with a metal hook, which will tear the leather. If you do not use them, you should insert the newspaper into the shoe before storing it. It is important to never leave your shoe on the floor. Whether the floor is brick or cement, moisture from the ground will make the leather damaged, especially in the rainy season, your shoes will quickly become moldy.

Polish the fade leather shoes

When you use the shoes over the years, they will be discolored and lose the shine by the effects of sun, rain, dirt ... To overcome this situation, you can use cotton cloth soaked a bit of fresh milk and rub it on the spot. Then, wipe the cloth dry, the shoes will be new and more shine. But note that you have to rub cloth in circles.

Another way to treat the discolored leather is to use vinegar oil with a ratio of 3 oils - 1 vinegar or use a soft cloth soaked in oil to impregnate the leather. Without pine oil, you can cut a half of the onions horizontally and brush them on the leather of the shoe.

Remove mold on leather shoes

To get rid of mold on leather shoes, mix alcohol with a little of water, dip a soft cloth into the solution and wipe the mold. With more stubborn stains, you can use soap that contain bactericides and water, cleanse the extra bubbles with a clean cloth and let your leather dry naturally. Be sure not to use a heater or dryer to dry your shoe, and also avoid drying the leather directly in the sun.

For greasy stains left after mold remediation, sprinkle a little powder of chalk on the dirt-stained skin and leave it for one day, then wipe with a soft cloth, grease stains will be completely disappeared. In addition, using a cleansing oil on cloth and remove stubborn stains.

Once the mold is ingested in the shoe and can not be cleaned with the above methods, try using a mild abrasive cleaner on the mold. After sanding, use shoe polish to restore shine to your shoes. Remember to use the same color with the shoe leather's color to avoid leather's color patches.