Don’t wear them. Just kidding! We want you to wear your brighty-bright shoes but we also want you to enjoy donning them, regardless of the fact that they’re inevitably going get tainted. Yes, they are.
All you need to know is that treating your shoes well and cleaning them very frequently can go a long way, because there’s nothing prettier than a pair of well-kept shoes and there’s nothing sleazier then dirty old ones. So you’ve had your eye on the perfect shiny pair of shoes that will surely make you look undefeatable, and you’ve just gone out and bought them for the perfect price. Needless to say, at this point you’ve prepared all the fabulous outfits that will pair perfectly with these fabulous new shoes.
But wait! Have you thought of how to keep them clean after a few days or nights out? Granted, staining your shoes is an inevitable issue, there’s really no avoiding it but there’s got to be a way to keep them alive longer, no? Well, people of the fashion world, today is your lucky day! We’ve rounded up in the Photo Gallery below the types of shoes you’ve surely hidden in the back of your closet and we’ve added our own little tips to help you keep them radically-albeit joyfully- clean!
Suede shoes
You want to clean up your suede shoes the proper way? There’s only one way to deal with them: leave them to dry and then proceed by scuffing them with a suede brush. If you happen to stumble upon persistent stains, you should consider switching to a suede eraser.
Leather shoes
You have to regularly clean them. Yes, regularly. First of all, use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt away. Your next step will require you to blend some water with salt or lemon juice and then apply it to your shoes by scrubbing gently. Be careful not to get them too wet!
White shoes
Since white shoes are extremely delicate, you should always be careful as to not scrub too hard. Grab a soft cloth mixed with detergent and rub it on your shoes. Once you’ve rinsed the dirt away, proceed by rubbing them with a whitening toothpaste and then by wiping the product off with water.
Canvas shoes
Grab your brush, because things are about to get a tad bit laborious! Dip your brush in some cleaning detergent and softly clean your shoes from any excessive dirt. Next, dip your canvas shoes in warm water and add some more cleaning detergent as to double the effect. Once done, rinse in cool water and leave them to dry!
Cindy Menassa
