Winter shoe care: Clean and fresh with household staples
How can you effectively take care of the cleanliness of your favorite winter shoes using only items you already have at home? We suggest ways to eliminate dirt and unpleasant odors without needing expensive cleaning products.
Caring for fall and winter footwear is not a simple task. Most shoes we wear during this time are made from leather materials, including suede. To get rid of dirt, soil buildup, or those irritating white salt lines, it's useful to know a reliable method that not everyone is aware of yet. You likely have this product at home.
How to clean leather footwear?
Do you buy new chemical products every year to care for your leather shoes? This time, you won't have to. With our help, you'll learn a simple and exceptionally affordable way to perfectly clean leather shoes that will shine this winter.
What do we need to remove minor dirt from footwear? A well-known product that practically all of us have at home: a dried and crumb-free bread crust, preferably with a soft interior.
Simply rub the dirty area of the shoe with a piece of crust, just like an eraser, until the stain completely disappears. Then use a regular shoe brush to remove the remaining crumbs. This method works for both leather and suede.
Fighting unpleasant odors
Shoe cleaning is not limited to the outer surface. It is also important to take care of the interior, especially when it comes to unpleasant odors.
One of the simplest home remedies to neutralize bad shoe odors is tea. Place a bag of black tea or a sachet of loose leaf tea inside the shoes for a few hours to significantly freshen them up.
It's also worth trying the freezing method. Pack the shoes in a plastic bag and freeze them for a few hours to eliminate many unpleasant smells. However, do not use this method for leather footwear.
