Any shoe needs to be looked after, no matter what material it is made of. This ensures its neat appearance and long service life. How to care for faux leather shoes? The best ways and means are presented in the article.
Pros and cons
Faux leather has its advantages:
- Accessibility. The low price is considered the main plus, because of which many choose just such products. Genuine leather costs significantly more.
- Strength and reliability. Modern processing methods are used to make shoes durable. Therefore, it is able to last for several seasons.
- Comfort. The material is elastic, so your feet will be comfortable.
The disadvantages include the complexity of care. And if this is done incorrectly, the material will deteriorate. The disadvantage is also easy flammability.
Proper care
How to care for artificial leather shoes? care notinvolves the purchase of many expensive products, from which many expect excellent results. Before using any purchased or prepared composition, you must familiarize yourself with the type of leatherette.
Sometimes a substitute is made not only for smooth skin, for this reason it is necessary to take into account the method for caring for velor shoes. It can also be suede or nubuck. The care of artificial leather shoes involves the use of the following products:
- Cream. It should match in color, have moisturizing properties, since the material is prone to drying out.
- Dye to remove scuffs and some damage.
- Moisture-repellent creams with natural waxes, paraffins. But these shoe products dry out quickly, which manifests itself in cracking the surface of the composition. You should not use such creams.
- Liquid emulsions that are applied to lightweight products.
- Glossy creams that come with the sponge.
- Deodorant spray to remove odors.
- Cleaners in the form of a film or gel that get rid of tough dirt.
- Brush or sponge used for dry cleaning.
- Flannel napkin.
Rules
How to care for artificial leather shoes at home so that they stay neat for a long time? Be aware of the prohibitions that apply to all leather substitutes:
- Shoes made of leatherette and othersSynthetic materials must not be machine washed, dry-cleaned or washed from dirt by absolute immersion in water.
- Do not use ordinary gasoline, acetone solutions, alcohols.
- Hot air, direct sunlight has a negative effect.
How to care for faux patent leather shoes? To wash the product, it is necessary to prepare a solution of warm water (0.5 l) and shampoo (10 mg). It is necessary to moisten a cloth in the solution, wring it out and treat the dirty areas. Be sure to clean the product of dirt in advance with a dry foam sponge or brush with natural bristles.
Nubuk
How to care for artificial leather shoes if it is nubuck? Such products are less breathable, they show scuffs faster than real leather. But nubuck is easier to tolerate moisture, accumulate less dust and does not fade much in the sun.
Proper maintenance is done with soft suede brushes. You can use a regular car vacuum cleaner, which gently removes dust and dry dirt. For wet cleaning, soapy water is needed, which is used to wipe the soles. You can use ammonia diluted with water (1:3) if s alt stains cannot be removed in the usual way.
Suede and velor
How to care for artificial leather shoes if it is suede and velor? These cotton-based materials are used for no more than 2 seasons, but if such shoes are worn only in rare cases andquality care is provided, the period of operation can be noticeably extended.
For artificial suede, wet washing is allowed, but after the procedure, the product must be dried at room temperature, stuffed with wrapping paper. In winter, velor or suede retain their appearance, provided that the temperature is not lower than -20 degrees. If the shoes are to be used under such extreme conditions, it is better to pre-treat them with a nanospray, which improves the stability of the products.
New shoes
When buying shoes, you should choose a model according to the size of the foot and individual characteristics, since stretching such skin is a difficult task. Imitation materials are not so plastic and quickly become unusable if worn for a long time. Shoes with laces should not be tightened tightly - punch holes are torn, shoes quickly lose their neat appearance.
After purchase, it is advisable to treat the shoes with cream with wax or paraffins. How to care for artificial leather shoes if they were just bought? It is necessary to do this according to the following rules:
- Only the dirt that has stuck to the sole can be removed from a wet product.
- Cleaning, stain removal, color restoration should be done when the material is dry.
- Drying should be carried out away from heat dissipators. If you want to dry your boots in a short time, you should use a hair dryer turned on to the minimum heat. Dry in this way should be no closer than 30 cm.
Products put in the box should be checked periodically to see if the skin is dry. For prevention, it is necessary to treat with a dry brush from dust and treat with a nourishing cream.
Effective remedies
How to care for artificial leather shoes in spring? Care at this time consists in periodic wet and dry cleaning. You also need to use the rules for removing various stains:
- Traces of chocolate, caramel can be removed with a paste made from grated glycerin soap and water.
- Resin, melted rubber is easier to remove if a cloth soaked in turpentine oil is applied to the stain for 10 minutes, and then the damaged area is wiped.
- Stains from sugary or milky drinks can be removed with soapy water.
- Melamine sponge allows you to get rid of marks from a ballpoint pen or felt-tip pen.
- Oil grease stains are removed with pure turpentine.
- Traces of grass can be removed with lemon juice.
Fresh stains of any kind can be tried with dish detergent diluted in water. Then the remnants of chemistry must be carefully wiped off with a damp cloth.
Professional products
If the shoes have just been bought, they do not need creams with a coloring or restorative effect. It is advisable not to save on high-quality preventive and caring products:
- Creme de luxe, Saphir. This is a tuba with a sponge that will help regulate the intensity.supply of substances. The cream contains resins with fluoride and natural wax. These components retain the right moisture, protect against cracking, add shine.
- S alton Glitter Express. Products in the form of a cream are designed for smooth skin that does not need polishing. The tool softens rough areas, smoothes microcracks. It also serves as a protection against wringing of the skin of the top or in the place of the toe, where folds often appear. Regular use of the cream ensures long-term preservation of the skin.
All creams and emulsions should be applied only to a clean and dust-free surface of the shoe, otherwise the care will not bring any result. if this rule is observed, it will have a neat appearance and long-term operation is ensured.
In winter
If products are often exposed to stress, for example, difficult weather conditions, then they quickly lose their external gloss and look sloppy. Therefore, it is advisable for residents of central Russia to have at least 2 pairs of shoes - for frost and slush. In the second case, there should be rubberized insulated boots, and for the first, leatherette products are suitable. In winter, s alt stains, dirt with road reagents, microdamages from severe frosts can appear on the surface.
How to care for artificial leather shoes in winter? Eliminate the dirt will turn out in a dry form or with a brush, a dry cloth. After removing the main part of the dirt, you can remove traces of them. You can use a solution of glycerin soap orshampoo. With a napkin or sponge, eliminate the effects of being on the street.
After the cleaning procedure, the products should be dried, treated with cream. And at night, use an odor remover.
Summer
How to care for artificial leather shoes in summer? Care involves daily cleaning it of dust and periodic restoration of material damaged during wear. Since the coloring pigment that is added to the leatherette product is not very resistant, it is necessary to periodically use dyes that are suitable for the type of leather shoes.
Wet wipes
But these are not classic wet wipes, but special ones. They are used for products of different colors. AV PROLANG and Casablanca wipes are made for artificial leather. They clean the surface perfectly, they can be used daily.
Napkins perfectly clean, refresh, keep a beautiful look. The products do not contain substances harmful to the material. They are sold in small packs of 15 and 20 pieces. Artificial material is harmful to excess moisture, so this cleaning method is more suitable than washing.
Lemon juice
If the shoes have traces of green grass or greasy stains from food, then cleaning is necessary. For this, citric acid or juice of 1 citrus is suitable. This tool is safe.
You need to squeeze the juice into a separate bowl. You should take a cotton swab, soak it in the solution and treat the stain. After 5-20 minutes, wash the product with water. Lemon juice is only suitable for light skin, otherwise the dark version will be spoiled.
Thus, shoe care is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. If it is done in a timely manner, it will allow wearing it for several seasons.
