Wednesday, October 21, 2009

How do i clean leather sandals?

I have a pair of reef leather smoothy sandals and i want to know how to clean them withouth altering the color. They do not smell, but the color has changed to a darker brown(sweat and dirt). How do i get it back to the orginial color?

How do i clean leather sandals?
The following are instructions for general leather cleaning: Before cleaning leather, determine whether the leather is finished - like luggage, furniture and garments - or unfinished - like baseball gloves, work boots and saddles. Then follow the instructions below to keep your leather looking fabulous.


Instructions


Difficulty: Easy


Finished Leather


Steps


1Step OnePlace a small amount of a gentle, moisturizing soap such as Dove on a damp cloth and bring it to a light lather.


2Step TwoRub the damp cloth on the leather without putting too much water on the leather.


3Step ThreeWipe away lather with a fresh damp cloth. Don't rinse the leather in water.


4Step FourPolish leather with a dry towel.


5Step FiveTreat leather with a leather conditioner after it has dried completely.


Tips %26amp; Warnings


Cleaning leather is a dangerous game. Cleaning can change the color or appearance of the leather. Always test the cleaning on a small invisible patch of leather before proceeding on the whole item.


Avoid products like mink oil, shoe polish and waxes when cleaning leather furniture or garments.


Unfinished Leather


Steps


1Step OneUse a damp cloth or sponge to rub saddle soap into the leather; work soap into a light lather.


2Step TwoWipe away lather and allow to air dry.


3Step ThreeOil leather with a leather preservative such as mink oil.
Reply:There's special leather cleaner just for that. I use the kind by coach and it works wonders, it makes it s hinier and more water resistant.
Reply:try taking them to a specialist
Reply:Chuck them into your neighbor's pool. The chlorine will lighten them up and get rid of any foot fungus that might have set up camp!!
Reply:Throw them away!!



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