Ever wondered what the first thing people notice about you? It’s not your polite smile or your elite fashion sense; it’s a minute detail one often overlooks while dressing up. Your shoes are the first thing to grab someone’s attention.
This is especially true for women, as shoes often serve as a fashion statement for them. But buying all the trendy shoes can be expensive, so the trick is to buy some quality pieces and take care of them so they look new every time you wear them. Let’s learn about some tips and tricks to keep your shoes looking as shiny as they were the day you bought them.
Maintain Daily
Women mostly own a variety of shoes, some of which they wear daily while saving others for special occasions. Daily wear needs proper care and maintenance. Before wearing your shoe daily, you should clean them with a soft brush or a cloth to remove any dirt. If something spills over, clean it immediately to prevent stains. You can also use a lady shoe polisher to provide shine and a glossy finish to your favorite everyday shoes. And for the ones you don’t use daily, you can provide care by covering them and adding a crumbled piece of paper inside to maintain their shape.
Clean Weekly
Daily maintenance provides basic cleaning, but if you want to keep wearing your favorite shoe, you should take some time on the weekend for a deep cleaning session. Take all your collection out, keep your cleaning tool handy, and get down to business.
First of all, put the laces out so that you can easily reach every corner of your shoe. For leather, use a gentle cleaner; for suede, use a soft brush; and for canvas, use a mild soap. Using the right kind of cleaning tool designed for a specific shoe material will reduce the chances of damage. Such thorough cleaning will make your shoes look clean and classy for a very long time.
Store Properly
Most of us have this habit of throwing our shoes in a corner, and they slowly pile up and make a whole layer. This habit damages your shoes more than anything else. The proper way to store your shoes is to put them on proper racks, and no shoe should sit on another. Keep them away from moisture, especially suede, because moisture results in the growth of microorganisms that slowly degrade the quality of your shoes.
Adopt Healthy Shoe Habits
When we buy a new pair of shoes, we often feel like wearing them daily, but wearing the same pair of shoes again and again is not only unhygienic, as it causes odour, but daily wear can also cause wear and tear, making the shoes look shabby. So rotate your shoes, so each pair gets a break. Another habit that will make your shoes last longer is to fix small issues like a loose strap and a missing heel cap early.
Conclusion
Keeping your shoes clean and well-maintained will help you enjoy their charm for a long time. Spending a little on shoe maintenance can prevent wasting money on buying a new pair of shoes every month. Lastly, invest a little time in daily and weekly cleaning to keep your shoes looking brand new every time you wear them.
