How to keep shoes shiny

How to avoid shoes losing their shine quickly

Maintaining your shoes in good condition is the key to them not losing their shine. You should keep them dry in a place without any moisture and protected from dust. It is also important to reduce the time they are exposed to the sun. Therefore, whether you keep them in an open or closed space, you should always put them in a cloth bag.

The steps to follow for optimum cleaning of your shoes are described as follows:

• Remove any dirt using a soft, dry cloth.
• Apply some shoe cream or polish by hand or using another cloth.
• Polish the cream on using a soft bristle brush.
• Use a clean sponge for the final touch and brush up any imperfections.
• For a perfect finish, you could always use some odour neutraliser.

After cleaning your shoes, the step that will make all the difference, but which not everyone does, is to apply some moisturising products, such as cream for leather or colourless wax, etc. 

Common mistakes that dull the shine of your shoes

The most common mistakes that contribute to shoes losing their shine usually involve choosing the wrong products and cleaning implements, or even not storing them properly, and also not cleaning them as soon as possible after they get dirty. 

• Using brushes with overly stiff bristles.
• Putting shoes away without cleaning them.
• Excessive amounts of polish without polishing them after, or not spreading it uniformly.
• Another mistake is washing canvas shoes in the washing machine.