How to clean ecological leather shoes? Eco-leather care

Advantages of ecological leather

A huge advantage of ecological leather is its price, which can be even several times lower than its natural counterparts. It is also worth emphasizing that animals do not have to be killed to obtain the material. However, it is a material of much lower quality, more prone to all kinds of damage and dents. Air circulation and moisture permeability are also significantly reduced, which affects the comfort of using the footwear.

So if you replace your shoes quite often, you need a model only for specific occasions, and you do not want to spend too much on shoes, it is worth considering purchasing eco-leather shoes.

How to care for ecological leather shoes so that they last as long as possible?

1. Appropriate impregnation

When purchasing footwear made of ecological leather, remember to purchase special preparations intended for this type of material. In shoe stores you can easily find all kinds of polishes, sprays and creams that will not only protect your shoes against external factors, but also give shine, refresh the color and properly clean the surface of the shoe.

Attention! Remember to use the impregnation just before you put it on for the first time, and then use it at regular intervals, every few days.

When choosing a waterproofing agent, pay attention to whether it is intended for use on ecological leather. Otherwise, you may damage the structure of the material. It is also worth carefully matching the color of the preparation to the shade of the shoe. If you are not sure, start with a sealer on a small, invisible surface or choose a colorless preparation that will match any color.

2. Avoid brushes with hard bristles

Rubbing with a brush that is too hard may damage the material. Ecological leather is much thinner and more delicate than natural leather.

You can remove dust and dried mud using a brush (necessarily with soft bristles) by rubbing the material dry. More serious dirt can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.

Advice. If you are away from home, use baby wipes to clean minor dirt!

If the above methods do not help, it will be necessary to use special preparations intended for cleaning ecological leather. Remember to apply the agent evenly and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

3. Remove any dirt immediately

Try to do it regularly and thoroughly, because over time it will become more and more difficult to remove unwanted dirt and unsightly stains from neglected shoes. This rule is especially important in the autumn and winter, when it is worth wiping the shoes after each use to prevent irreversible damage to the material.

Proper care will allow the shoes to retain their original appearance and shape for longer. The shoes will be less susceptible to all kinds of damage, but will also become more resistant to contamination.

4. Never wash eco-leather shoes in a washing machine

Under no circumstances should you clean your shoes in a washing machine or by hand, fully immersed in water!

If the shoes become excessively wet (e.g. during rainy weather), leave them to dry completely in a dry, airy place, but not in direct proximity to an intense source of heat, such as a hot radiator or direct exposure to strong sunlight.

Drying too quickly often results in cracking and deformation of the material, which causes the shoes to lose their charm and natural appearance.

5. Polishing is not necessary

Unlike when cleaning natural leather, in the case of shoes made of ecological leather, we can skip this step. Due to its different structure, eco-leather does not absorb substances contained in shoe polish, and their use could lead to the formation of unsightly stains, discoloration or even damage to the material.

Regular cleaning and impregnation with agents intended for ecological leather are enough to keep the shoes in good condition.

Shoes made of ecological leather are therefore an excellent choice that allows you to save a lot of money. With proper care and following a few important rules, it is possible to use ecological leather shoes without any problems for a long time.