How to remove mold and mildew marks on leather shoes?

If there is too much rain, the air will be relatively humid and things at home will easily get moldy, especially leather shoes. Almost everyone has leather shoes in life. Wearing leather shoes is not only beautiful, but also can enhance one's temperament. However, leather shoes are not easy to store. If leather shoes are not worn for a long time, it is easy to cause mold. So how to remove moldy leather shoes? Here are some methods to remove mold and mildew marks on leather shoes.

The solution to moldy leather shoes is:

1. Dry the leather shoes thoroughly: First dry the leather shoes thoroughly and place them in a cool and ventilated place at home to dry thoroughly to avoid more moisture and more serious mold on the leather shoes.

2. Wipe the mildew on leather shoes: wipe the mildew with a dry cloth, and you can wipe off the gray substances in gray-green and other colors. Gently wipe off the salt frost with a damp cloth (such as a well-wrung towel), and after the salt frost disappears, let the leather shoes dry.

3. Wash with soapy water: Use concentrated hot soapy water (do not use soap containing bleach or enzyme ingredients, otherwise it will cause the cotton fabric to fade) to scrub repeatedly to remove it.

4. Alcohol: For moldy leather shoes, you can also wipe them with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of alcohol and water (1:1), then place them in a ventilated place to dry, and the mold stains will be eliminated.

5. Shoe polish: After the surface is slightly dry, apply shoe polish carefully to ensure daily maintenance of your leather shoes.

The treatment method for moldy frosted leather shoes is:

1. Remove dirt and mildew: First, use a large shoe brush to gently brush the entire frosted leather shoe to check whether the protruding part of the edge of the frosted leather shoe is stained with dirt or mildew, and clean all these dirty parts.

2. Use detergent to brush gently: Dip a soft-bristled brush in detergent and slowly brush the surface of the frosted leather shoes clean. Be careful not to use force. The frosted leather will turn white because it has been treated with pigments. Be especially careful when brushing your shoes.

3. Drying: After scrubbing, place it in a ventilated and cool place to dry. When the leather shoe surface is almost dry, use a hard-bristled shoe brush dipped in some suede powder.

4. Sealed storage: If the shoes are not worn, wait until the uppers are dry, stuff newspapers inside the shoes for protection, and spray the renewal agent evenly 15 cm away from the shoes. What is Renewal Agent? Renewal agents contain brighteners, colloids (to enhance the adhesion of other substances), pigments, solvents (to dissolve mixed substances), etc. The purpose of using spray renewal agent is mainly to repair the color. If black shoes tend to turn white after being worn for a long time, it is best to use a natural color renewing agent.

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

1. Avoid contact with water: The leather of leather shoes is prone to deformation and discoloration, and the stitching is easy to break after being soaked in water, so matte leather shoes should avoid contact with water. If the nubuck leather shoes have been stained with water, you should wipe off the moisture on the nubuck leather shoes in time and apply shoe polish. But be careful not to apply shoe polish when the shoes are wet. You need to wait until the nubuck shoes are no longer wet before applying shoe polish.

2. Place in a cool place: Nubuck leather shoes cannot be exposed to the sun. Therefore, when nubuck leather shoes are not worn, they should be placed in a dry and cool place. Do not place them in a humid or hot place, and do not expose them to the sun for a long time to prevent mold or cracking. If you find mold spots on the frosted leather shoes, you need to remove the mold.

3. Keep your shoes clean: If your shoes are clean, they can be used longer. It is best to brush matte leather shoes once a day. If you don’t have shoe polish, you can use vegetable oil instead. However, don’t use too much vegetable oil, otherwise it will be contaminated with dust and affect the appearance. For light-colored matte leather shoes, you can first brush them with lemon juice and then wipe them with shoe polish. This will make the leather shoes look bright and new.

4. Prevent fading: Leather shoes are easy to fade. After wearing for a long time, the originally dark leather shoes will turn white. To prevent leather shoes from fading, dissolve 1 part formaldehyde (30% purity) in 3 parts water. Use this aqueous solution to paint the shoe surface, and then apply shellac liquid (1 part shellac, 10 parts alcohol) after it dries. This will reduce the fading phenomenon.

5. Avoid contact between leather shoes and hard objects: In addition, avoid kicking or hitting hard objects when wearing them. Regularly brushing the shoes with shoe polish can effectively prevent the shoe surface from fading and extend its service life.