Summer is a time of hot weather and short
shorts and high heels. Some summer days can include rain clouds and thunder. Now,
what to do when you get caught in the rain unprepared? Take cover and run towards the nearest awning.
After you've run and frolicked in the rain, your shoes are most likely soaked.
It happens to the best of us. Instead of taking the lost for a “ruined” pair of
shoes, whether suede or not, lets learn how to dry them properly. Keeping them
as fabulous as the say the day you bought them.
First
thing is to take out the
insole of the shoe. If dirty give it a spin in the washing machine, let them hang
them until dry. NO DRYER! No part of your shoe needs to meet the dryer
Water damage leather shoes-
Wash away any dirt or mud off the shoe by hand. Take a stiff
brush and clean everything off of them. If it's mud, you might have to dab and
then wipe them down with a rag first, and then really use the brush to get
inside of the nooks and crannies
Now this next tip may surprise you. Newspaper
is a great absorbent.
Get a newspaper wad it up into smaller pieces and then stuff
it into your shoes. The newspaper will draw out any moisture in your shoes and
attempt to save them.
PLEASE leave the dryer alone
on this whole process it will not speed anything up. Not even putting it next
to the vent while the heat is one will help. You will just ruin a good pair of
shoes. If all else fails when cleaning your sneakers, the washing
machine is great for a quick spin.
For heavy stains on suede footwear, use a suede eraser/ cleaning
block. Rub them across the surface of the shoe; it is great for deep stains.
Now
you can run in the rain as much as you want. Be sure to let us know any other
ways you quick fixed your water damage shoes. Please leave comments and questions;
we would love to hear from you. If you found any better ways to dry your shoes
let us know!
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