During winter, the leather shoes are facing a major problem. If you are living in an area where it snows quite regularly, then you must know about the hazards of having salt all over the snow. However, you must clean these salt stains immediately so they don’t damage the leather shoes. Thus, before storing them away, make sure you get rid of this nuisance so you can have them in top condition for the next winter. Keep reading and check out the best DIY leather shoes cleaner to use for removing salt stains.
The ingredients you will need to make this DIY solution for your leather shoes are:
– Castile soap
– Towel
– White vinegar
– Spray bottle
– Hair conditioner
Check out the step-by-step guide to properly eliminate the salt stains out of your leather shoes:
Step 1. Start off with 1 tablespoon of castile soap to 1 cup of warm water in a spraying bottle. Stir the ingredients very well to make sure they are incorporated, then spray over a small portion of your towel.
Step 2. Using the damp towel, start to gently clean all the dirt and debris there is on the outside of your shoes.
Step 3. Then, start adding equal parts of water and white vinegar to your spray bottle. Again, make sure you shake the bottle well to mix the ingredients, then spray the diluted vinegar on another section of your towel.
Step 4. By gently rubbing this solution with the towel, you will remove any salt buildup out of your leather shoes.
Step 5. Lastly, even if the vinegar is effective in removing the salt stains, it can also dehydrate the leather. Thus, you can apply a little bit of the hair conditioner to wipe everything with a soft and clean cloth. This will rehydrate your leather shoes and it will also give them a beautiful shine.
That’s all. Easy steps to follow and your leather shoes condition is perfect for storing. The next winter, they will look good as new!
