How to clean leather boots

Find out everything you need to know about this versatile material and don’t miss our simple tips on how to clean leather boots.

ALWAYS CHOOSE LEATHER

From the most urban, for men and women, to sports, mountain, hiking, and even motorcycling boots, we love leather boots. We all have some, whatever they are, and we would like to see them always like the first day.

Leather is a natural material and that is precisely where its charm lies. But its organic origin is also the cause of the wear it suffers from everyday use and the passage of time.

The lack of care for our leather boots will make them lose their original beauty day by day and, in the long run, we can see them so damaged that we decide to get rid of them ahead of time. On the contrary, if you pay a little attention to them, your boots will always look like the first day and you will enjoy them for much longer.

And although it may give us the feeling that leather is complicated and we are afraid to clean it for fear that it will be damaged, the truth is that its care is as simple as it is effective if you know how to do it well. That is why, today, at Luisetti, we explain how to clean leather boots in a very clear and simple way.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT LEATHER BOOTS

Before seeing how to clean leather boots, in just x steps, it is convenient that you take into account that:

After each use, it is always advisable to remove the dirt that has accumulated on the shoe throughout the day, using a soft cloth.

Leather footwear cannot be washed and therefore we must never immerse it in water or put it in the washing machine.

Direct sources of heat are almost as damaging to your leather boots as water, so if for any reason they get wet, let them air dry naturally. Although it is a somewhat slower process, drying this type of footwear using a stove, radiator, etc., can cause great dehydration, cracking the skin.

In addition, as with your own skin, the leather of your footwear needs nutrition to look its best and stay soft, so the regular application of cream or wax will be essential for our purposes.

The use of stockings and socks is also important for the proper maintenance of leather footwear. Wearing socks will prevent the shoe from absorbing moisture from the feet, causing bad odors and wear on the inside.

Finally, avoid exposing your shoes to chemicals that can be harmful or corrosive to the skin. Use specific products, ideally natural, for proper leather maintenance.

HOW TO CLEAN LEATHER BOOTS IN 4 EASY STEPS.

Without further delay, we will tell you how the easiest way to clean your leather boots

• Using a soft, dry cloth, rub the entire surface of the boot to remove dirt and dust. Do not use too much force to avoid damaging the leather.

• Next, we are going to clean the skin simply using a damp cloth. Depending on the finish of the leather, we can also use some type of special soap for the skin. You can find more information here. (link to post about finished and unfinished leather and its care). After this step, it is important to allow the skin to dry completely.

• Once our leather boots are free of dirt and completely dry, it is time to nourish the skin. For what we will use cream (bitumen) or oil for leather shoes, applying with the help of a cloth or brush, a small amount evenly over the entire surface, and let the product sit for a few minutes.

• Finally, use a clean, dry cloth to polish and polish your boots, using gentle circular motions.

And voila, like new!

Now you know how to clean your leather boots in a simple way, obtaining really professional results. You just have to put it into practice!