The conditions of the Russian winter oblige us to carefully monitor the shoes, because the snow-covered pavements are sprinkled with salt, which instantly falls on the shoes and leaves white unattractive stains on it. Salt on shoes significantly spoils its appearance, so it is important not only to clean it, but also to protect from further appearance of stains.
How to clean salt spots with alcohol?
The easiest way to clean shoes from salt is alcohol. It is enough just to wipe the white places carefully with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, and very soon the spots will disappear. You can also rub the shoes with a brush first, and then work out the places with white divorces with a solution of vinegar with water, where 1 part of the vinegar will have 3 parts of water. Another means of removing salt from shoes is recognized as ammonia.
How to protect shoes from the appearance of salt spots?
Important and pre-treatment of shoes, which will help avoid the appearance of traces of salt on your shoes. In the shoe stores you will find a wide range of products designed to process leather shoes to prevent moisture from getting directly to the skin of the shoe or boot. Cleaned shoes should be regularly treated with such cream or spray, paying special attention to places of folds, seams, space around the zipper. Choose a shoe polish, which contains wax, it will help protect shoes from moisture and, as a consequence, the appearance of white spots of salt.
Before you clean the shoes of salt, you need to remove all the dirt from it, and after treatment with alcohol or vinegar, let the boots dry properly. Timely measures of protection and regular care for your winter shoes will not only prolong its service life, but also guarantee you always a neat appearance, even on snowy days.