PATENT LEATHER

      Patent leather is one of the easiest shoe materials to clean and care for, but we still need to learn the basics. Patent leather is simply leather with a glossy varnished surface.

      Patent leather shoes are constructed of regular leather, but a hard, high-gloss finish over the surface gives them their distinctive shiny look.

Signature Red Patent Leather sandals available on order

 


Patent Leather court shoes are a beauty for your feet

We all want the shine of our patent shoes to last forever but if not well taken care of, they can start to crease and even crack or become dull looking.

Cleaning patent shoes after wear is quite easy.

1. Wipe the shoes with a dry, lint free cloth to remove any surface dirt or debris.

 

lint free cloths don't leave scratch marks on your patent leather

2. Using soft foam and soapy water, squeeze out excess water from the foam and wipe your shoes till you cover the entire area. Foam is best used to avoid scratch marks. Window cleaner can also be


windolene works wonders in removing scuff marks

used in place of soapy water.
3. Pat dry with a soft, clean and dry lint free cloth.

4. Buff to shine with a little petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
    or Castor oil or Shea Butter making sure that any excess is
    wiped off.

Shea Butter

Castor oil also removes creases formed on patent leather

Vaseline petroleum jelly to buff your patent leather

   












































To remove scuff marks from your patent shoes...

1. Use a gum eraser (Tikky 20 eraser to the rescue again) to gently rub against the scuff. Be careful not to apply too much pressure.

2. Tooth paste can also be used to clean scuff marks. Apply
    some on a soft clean cloth and buff  the scuffed area.

3. For more difficult stains, non-acetone nail polish remover
    applied on cotton wool can be used to clean the scuffed
    area (NOTE: TEST A SMALL AREA FIRST TO ENSURE
    THE COLOUR DOESNT FADE OFF WITH THE
    REMOVER).
   
Buff back to shine using castor oil or Vaseline because nail polish remover tends to dry out patent leather giving it a
dull look.

Sally Hansen Non-Acetone nail polish remover

4. For scratches that can't be cleaned, using nail polish the
    same colour as your shoe will cover the scratch up nicely,
    one coat is usually enough. A top coat of clear nail polish
    will give it back the high gloss look.

Nude Patent Leather with matching nude nail polish

Don't take your patent leather shoes for granted, take the necessary precautions and get the best value for your money.

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