How To Take Care of Leather Shoes & Bags During Monsoons!
How to save your beloved bags & shoes from mould this monsoon? Do Not Let The Rains Dampen Your Spirits
Here are a few ways you can waterproof and take care of those expensive & elegant leather items.
Your leather shoes, belts or jackets look classy and elegant and needless to say must have taken a hit on your pockets. With the chaotic rains playing havoc in our everyday lives, it’s important to know how to pamper these expensive leather items.
Leather is resilient and can have a very long shelf life, provided proper precautions are taken! Despite it’s durability, if it is not looked after, especially during the monsoons, it can get spoilt way before it’s time is up.
Here are a few ways on how to protect your leather items and make them last longer.
Quality & Type of leather: Be sure of the quality of your product. If the leather is not original and if it’s soft, it tends to lose its shine and texture faster than actual leather. Buying products from a known brand or store will give you the value of money that you deserve. Read the labels carefully!
Waterproof Spray: A waterproof compound is interesting to combat the rains for your leather shoes. Depending on the kind of leather you wear, go for a waterproofing compound. To make sure that it doesn’t affect your leather shoes, consult a cobbler and spray it generously & evenly over your shoes.
Dry out the water: If your leather product has gotten exposed to the rain, gently brush off the dirt and dry off the water in room temperature. You can take out the moisture from the shoes with a towel or a soft muslin cloth as well! Do now use a newspaper to dab, as the ink can transfer on to the shoes!
Storage: Moisture is a common element during the monsoons. Even if your leather products are safely kept, they are susceptible to being affected by the moisture. Storing your leather in a cool and dry place is very important! Put a packet of silica gel while storing to keep dampness at bay.
Dry cleaning: Make sure you keep your leather clean! Regular upkeep and maintenance with a professional leather care expert is recommended!
Conditioning: You can use a leather conditioner to ease out your leather product. Make use of your fingertips and focus on areas that have gotten wet. Start by applying a small amount and gradually move to using more.
What not to do
Do not use heat in any form to dry out the shoes. Excessive heat can cause the leather to crack!
