If you want to do a good job, you have to make good use of your tools. Before you start cleaning your shoes, please prepare the appropriate shoe cleaning tools and detergents so that you can get the right remedy for your shoes and make the cleaning more effective!
1. Selection of shoe cleaning tools
There are hundreds of shoe washing tools, from toothbrushes and towels to specialized shoe washing brushes, how to choose the best? In fact, there is no advantage or disadvantage of shoe washing tools, depending on the material of the shoes and the cleaning part, it is recommended to use the appropriate shoe washing tools according to different needs, the following are the must-have shoe washing tools recommended by experts:
Toothbrush: Suitable for deep cleaning of the inside of shoes, as well as small areas of tough stains. It is recommended to use a toothbrush with softer bristles to avoid scratching the shoe surface.
Hard brush: The bristles are made of durable polyester fiber or nylon, which has good detergency and elasticity, and is good for cleaning the dust and sludge on the soles and edges of shoes.
Soft Brush: The bristles are made of natural pig bristle or horse hair, soft and delicate, not easy to scratch the surface of shoes, suitable for cleaning the surface of shoes, especially suede and leather shoes that are afraid of losing color.
Technology sponge: sponge has excellent water absorption, cleaning a wide range of shoes better than the general efficiency of the brush, especially suitable for large-scale cleaning of canvas, rubber material shoes.
Towel: Choose microfiber soft cloth, light-colored soft towels, which can be used to gently wipe the shoes and absorb moisture.
Shoe support: Shoe support can be used to maintain the shape of the shoe during the washing process, avoiding the upper from collapsing and becoming deformed or producing creases, suitable for mesh knit shoes and suede shoes with softer material, if there is no shoe support, you can also use a light-colored towel to insert into the shoe as an alternative.
Choose a suitable detergent according to the material of the shoes to ensure that the shoes remain intact while washing away the dirt. If it is wear-resistant cloth shoes, mesh sports shoes, general sports shoes cleaner can restore clean; and need to be careful with special materials such as suede, leather, it is recommended to use a specialized shoe cleaner is better.
Shoe cleaner: Shoe cleaners on the market can be divided into three categories: liquid detergent, mousse foam and shoe cleaning spray. Liquid detergent is suitable for cleaning a wide range of shoe surfaces and then rinsing with water, and it is commonly used for cleaning sneakers and cloth shoes, while mousse foam and shoe cleaning spray are suitable for cleaning localized stains and can be used with a soft brush and a soft cloth dampened with water to wipe, and its “no-water-washing” feature is especially suitable for suede shoes, leather shoes and other special materials. The “no-wash” feature is especially suitable for suede shoes, leather shoes and other special materials.
