Monsoon can be very damaging for a lot of things including your leather shoes. If not taken care of properly you might just lose that expensive pair of leather shoes/sandals that you own. In order to keep your leather shoes/sandals safe during the monsoon follow the below mentioned tips.
1. Let them air dry- If your leather shoes or sandals have got wet in the rain, just let them air dry. You can pat dry the excess water from the shoes with a soft cloth and then let them air dry. You can also put some tissue paper into the shoes as the tissue paper will absorb the excess water from the shoe. But no matter what never use a hair dryer to dry your shoes as the hot air from the hair dryer may ruin the texture of the shoes and may also lead to cracks. The best way is to dry them under a fan.
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2. Keep them safe- That expensive pair of shoes which you got on your birthday for yourself, for which you saved for months you need to keep the safe during this trashy season. Keep them stored in a place where it will be safe from the moisture. if you don’t wear your shoes on a regular basis then make sure to stuff them with newspaper and store them in a cloth bag. If you keep your shoes in a wooden closet, then there are chances that moisture may reach your shoes. In order to prevent that you can keep silica gel sachets in your shoes.
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3. Prevent the growth of mould- This could be your worst nightmare if you are a leather shoe owner. Just imagine one morning you wake up to see your beloved pair of leather shoes all wrapped up in mould. Definitely not going to be the best sight. so if you take care of your leather then there are very faint chances of getting mould. But if something like this happens, scrub your shoes with a toothbrush to get rid of all the mould. Make sure it is squeaky clean or else the mould will grow back again.
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4. Polish them- Polishing your shoes will make them look clean and along with that, it will also prohibit the moisture from getting in contact with the shoes. Leather shoes look well maintained when they are polished. You can use a good quality leather polish or leather conditioner in order to keep your shoes in good condition. The best way to apply leather conditioner on your leather shoes is by taking a small amount of the conditioner on a soft cloth and then rubbing it on the shoes in a circular motion.
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5. Avoid getting them damp- The best to prevent your leather shoes from getting wet is by not wearing them during the monsoon. But if you have to wear them during the rainy season then make sure to clean off all the damp mud from the surface of the shoes as it may get really difficult to clean once dry. Use a brush to gently brush away the mud from the shoes.
