Whether you get caught in a downpour or a three year old throws your favorite
shoes
into a swimming pool, at some point your shoes will have water damage.
The important thing is to know how to save your shoes from water damage.
It can be done.
1. Cleaning the Insoles of Shoes Damaged by Water
The first thing you want to do when your shoes have water damage is to remove the
soles
(assuming your shoes have removable insoles). If you think they can
take a spin in the washing machine then give it a shot, but if they're
just wet, hang dry them in the laundry room. Never put them in the dryer
though. We don't want any direct heat on any part of the shoes.
2. Removing Dirt and Mud from Water-Damaged Shoes
The next thing
you need to do is to remove any dirt or mud. Take a stiff brush and
clean everything off of them. If it's mud, you might have to dab and
then wipe them down with a rag first, and then really use the brush to
get inside of the nooks and crannies. Especially where the leather meets
the sole. That is a prime area that dirt and residue will gather.
2. Removing Dirt and Mud from Water-Damaged Shoes
The next thing
you need to do is to remove any dirt or mud. Take a stiff brush and
clean everything off of them. If it's mud, you might have to dab and
then wipe them down with a rag first, and then really use the brush to
get inside of the nooks and crannies. Especially where the leather meets
the sole. That is a prime area that dirt and residue will gather.
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