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The Untapped Gold Mine Of Shoe Repair That Virtually No One Knows About


Before throwing out a perfectly good pair of shoes plagued by a few minor scuffs, consider these six surprising ways to polish out those abrasions. Before throwing out a perfectly good pair of shoes plagued by a few minor scuffs, consider these six surprising ways to polish out those abrasions that will help you tap into untapped world of scuff shoe repair: Homemade Repairs: Anyone would be able to tell easily between soft suede, leather and canvas, but if one is not sure, looking at the shoe box, searching online for similar shoes or asking an attendant at a shoe store what the shoe is made of might To clean scuffs off of leather, patent leather, synthetic leather or rubber shoes, use toothpaste. Once the cotton ball is a bit damp, begin rubbing the remover over the scuff marks, rubbing until it is


gone. Using baking soda. If it doesn’t lather enough, re-wet the brush and pour some baking soda directly onto the scuff, then scrub. Trying dish detergent. Using a wet toothbrush or rag, scrub a pea-sized drop of dish detergent across the scuffs. Suede shoes can be very difficult to clean, but a pencil eraser will help get rid of dry scuffs. If you have black scuff marks on your shoes, lemon juice can help. Wipe the toothpaste from the leather shoe with a damp rag. For canvas shoes, apply non-gel toothpaste to the scuff mark and scrub with an old toothbrush. Commercial Repairs: Make sure to use the correct one for the shoes, however, as using the wrong product could damage a different fabric. Buy suede-specific products for suede. Suede and leather brushes are made to brush and protect scuffs off of suede and leather shoes, and will help give you a great finish. Many shoe stores carry shoe wipes, which come in handy packets for on-the-go cleaning


and polishing. For leather shoes, adding a little shoe polish in the correct colour can help revitalize the leather and soften up any scuff marks. Magic Erasers are used for getting scuffs and stains off of household items, but they can work for shoes as well. Just about any scuff mark can be removed with the help of some nail polish remover. If your patent leather shoe or other item has a scuff mark, use rubbing with alcohol to get it off. Preventive repairs: Shoe repair is not easy. Sprays like this help prevent further scuffs and abrasions and help keep your shoes looking new and fresh. Keep a pair of shoes handy for dirty jobs. You’ll be less likely to scuff a pair of nice, leather shoes if you only wear them to work, not to a concert or sporting event. Taking your shoes and boots to a professional shoe repairer can be expensive and it also means you can’t wear them for a few days while they are being repaired. Repairing shoes


and boots is easy as Start with clean and dry shoes that are free from dirt or grease. For larger area repairs such as shoe soles, use the contact bond method. Apply to one surface only, press together and pull apart.

ADDRESS: 476 A 68th street, Brooklyn NY 11220 CONTACT US: 7188333300 E-MAIL: eshoerepair@gmail.com


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