Transform your winter shoe care with household staples
How can you effectively take care of the cleanliness of your favourite winter shoes using only leftovers you have at home? We suggest how to get rid of dirt and unpleasant odours without the need for expensive cleaning products.
Caring for autumn and winter footwear is not a simple task. Most shoes we wear during this time are made from leather materials, including suede. To eliminate dirt, soil buildup, or those irritating white salt lines, it's worth knowing a tried-and-true 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 take care of your leather shoes? This time you won't have to. With our help, you will learn a simple and exceptionally cheap 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 previously 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 odours
Shoe cleaning is not limited only to the outer surface. It is also important to take care of the interior, especially regarding unpleasant odours.
One of the simplest home remedies that neutralises bad shoe odours is tea. Place a bag of black tea or a sachet of loose leaf tea inside the shoes for a few hours, which significantly freshens 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 get rid of many unpleasant smells. However, do not do this for leather footwear.
