What to do if the leather shoes get moldy

What should I do if my leather shoes get moldy? During the rainy season, the air is relatively humid, and everything at home is prone to mold, and leather shoes are prone to moldy. How to deal with moldy leather shoes? Moldy leather shoes must first remove mold, that is, wipe off the mold with a wet rag. Then dry the leather shoes naturally in a cool place. The way to prevent leather shoes from getting moldy is to do daily leather shoes maintenance, so that you can wear leather shoes for a longer time.

1. Dry the leather shoes thoroughly: First, dry the leather shoes thoroughly, and place the leather shoes in a cool and ventilated place at home to avoid more moisture and make the leather shoes more moldy.

2. Wipe mold on leather shoes: Wipe mold with a dry cloth to wipe off gray and other colors of gray. Gently wipe off the salt cream with a damp cloth (such as a towel that wrung hard) and wait until the salt cream disappears, dry the leather shoes.

3. Clean soapy water: Use concentrated hot soapy water (do not use soap containing bleaching ingredients or enzyme-added ingredients, otherwise it will fade into cotton fabrics) to remove it repeatedly.

4. Alcohol: For leather shoes mold, you can also wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in alcohol and water (1:1) solution, and then put it in a ventilated place to dry, so that the mold spots can be eliminated.

5. Shoe polish: Apply and carefully apply shoe polish after drying a little, and do a good job of daily leather shoes.

How to deal with moldy frosted leather shoes

Frosted leather shoes are leather shoes made of leather materials. In heavy moisture, it is easy to cause moldy frosted leather shoes. How to deal with moldy frosted leather shoes? Frosted leather shoes need to first sweep away the dirt, mold, etc. on the upper with a brush, then gently brush the frosted leather shoes with a soft brush with dishwashing detergent, scrub them, dry them, and store them in seals. The treatment method for moldy frosted leather shoes is:

1. Remove dirt and mold: First, use a large shoe brush to lightly brush the entire frosted leather shoes to see if there is dirt on the edge of the frosted leather shoes, and whether there is mold. Clean up all these dirty parts.

2. Use a light brush to brush the dishwashing liquid: then dip the soft brush in the dishwashing liquid and slowly brush the surface of the frosted leather shoes. Be careful not to use force. The frosted cowhide will turn white because it is all pigmented. Be especially careful when brushing your shoes.

3. Dry: Scrub and place it in a ventilated and cool place to dry. When the leather upper seems dry but not dry, dip it in a hard-bristled shoe brush with some translucent powder.

4. Sealing and storage: If the shoes are not taken out and worn, then after the upper is dry, plug in the newspaper to protect the shoes and spray evenly with renewal 15 cm away from the shoes. What is a renewal agent? The renewing agent contains gloss agents, colloids (enhances the adhesion of other substances), pigments, solvents (soluble mixed substances), etc. The purpose of using spray refresher is to make up for color. If black shoes are easily turned white after wearing them for a long time, it is best to use the original color updater.

In addition to helping frosted leather shoes prevent mold, you should also pay attention to daily maintenance:

1. Place in a cool place: frosted leather shoes cannot be exposed to the sun. Therefore, when not wearing frosted leather shoes, they should be placed in a dry and cool place, not in a humid or hot place, and do not be exposed to the sun for a long time to prevent mold or cracking. If you find mold spots on frosted leather shoes, you should do a good job of removing mold.

2. Avoid contact with water: The leather is prone to deformity and fading after being soaked in water, and the stitching is prone to breakage, so frosted leather shoes rarely come into contact with water. If the frosted leather shoes are stained with water, the moisture on the frosted leather shoes should be dried in time and polished with shoe polish. But be careful not to apply oil when the shoes are wet, and you need to wait until the frosted leather shoes are not wet.

3. Prevent color fading: Leather shoes are prone to fading. After wearing them for a long time, dark leather shoes turned white. In order to prevent leather shoes from fading, take 1 part of formaldehyde (30% purity) and dissolve it in 3 parts of water. Use this aqueous solution to apply the upper, and then apply shellac solution (1 part of shellac, 10 parts of alcohol) after it is dry. This way the color fading phenomenon will be reduced.

4. Keep your shoes clean: If the shoes are clean, they can be used for longer. It is best to brush the shoes once a day. If there is no shoe polish for the time being, you can also use rapeseed oil instead. However, you should not use too much rapeseed oil, otherwise it will be contaminated with dust and affect your beauty. For light-colored matte leather shoes, you can first brush with lemon juice and then rub with shoe polish, so that the leather shoes can be as bright as new.

5. Major General's leather shoes come into contact with hard items: In addition, you don't kick and touch hard items when wearing them. Regularly brushing with shoe polish can effectively prevent the upper from fading and extending the service life.

How to clean leather shoes when moldy?

Generally, leather shoes are not washed with water to avoid affecting the quality of leather shoes, and are prone to cracks, cracks in leather shoes, etc. However, if leather shoes are severely moldy and there are a lot of mold in the shoes, it is still necessary to clean leather shoes. How to clean leather shoes if they are moldy? The method of cleaning moldy leather shoes generally requires first wiping with alcohol and cleaning the leather shoes with soapy water. The cleaning method of leather shoes is:

1. Remove the yellow spots: Some white shoes are moldy, and yellow spots are likely to be left after scrubbing. When rinsing the leather shoes for the last time, you can add a small amount of white vinegar and do not add aged vinegar to avoid dyeing the white shoes. Soak the shoes in water for half an hour, apply a white tissue on the surface when drying, and then brighten as fresh as new after drying.

2. Wipe leather shoes: If the leather shoes are moldy, you must first treat the mold. You can wipe it with a soft cloth dipped in alcohol and water (1:1) solution. The moldy leather bag can also be treated in this way.

3. Dip the brush in soapy water to clean: Use the brush to dip the brush in soapy water to clean moldy shoes, then put it in a cool and ventilated place to dry, and do not expose it to the sun.

4. Water wax wipe: Water wax can form a hard protective film on the surface of the vehicle body, with super waterproof, acid rainproof, pollution-proof, and ultraviolet erosion. Shake the water wax evenly and pour some on cloth or toilet paper (not need too much) and wipe directly on the place where the shoes are moldy.

5. If the leather shoes are white, salt cream, hairy due to other reasons such as moisture or excessive sweating at the feet, you can use a light and soft cloth dipped in vinegar and rub it gently, and then apply the same color shoe paste to dry..

6. Soak: If the leather shoes are severely moldy, you can soak the leather shoes in soapy water for ten minutes before gently rinsing them with a brush. However, it is generally not recommended to soak the leather shoes completely, as this will easily deform the leather shoes.