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“How to Transform Your Wrinkled Leather Shoes to Look Brand New.”

Erase those creases from your leather shoes with a few simple steps, including the essential use of an iron.

11 July, 2024

A clever trick to stretch your leather shoes back into shape. This method was invented by a British woman and has since been adopted by many.

Step 1: Stuff your shoes with old clothes or fabric until they are tightly packed and cannot be indented when pressed.

Step 2: Dampen a cloth with warm water and squeeze out the excess liquid so that the cloth is slightly wet.

The shoes before and after using this trick. Image: *Mirror*.

Step 3: Cover the shoes with the damp cloth.

Step 4: Carefully iron over the cloth, lifting and lowering the iron to avoid burning the shoes. Always use the lowest heat setting. The amount of creasing will determine the ironing time.

By following these four simple steps, you can easily restore your leather shoes to their original, crease-free state.

Additionally, there are a few other tricks to remove creases from your shoes. For example, you can use a soft cloth dipped in egg whites and gently rub it on the creased leather.

Milk can also be used to smooth out creases. Simply dip a cloth into milk and gently wipe your shoes, repeating this process gently 5-10 times, with each session lasting about 5 minutes.

By Bảo Nhiên (Translated from Mirror)

Frequently asked questions

You can transform your wrinkled leather shoes to look brand new by following these simple steps: clean the shoes with a leather cleaner, stuff them with paper towels to help maintain their shape, apply a leather conditioner, and finally, use a polishing cloth to buff the shoes to a shine.

You will need a leather cleaner, which can be a specialized leather shampoo or a mild soap, and a leather conditioner, which can be in the form of a cream or balm. It is important to choose products that are suitable for the type of leather your shoes are made of.

It is recommended to clean and condition your leather shoes at least once every two months. However, if you wear them frequently or in harsh weather conditions, you may need to do it more often to keep them in good condition.

You can use paper towels, newspaper, or specialized shoe stuffing to help maintain the shape of your leather shoes while they dry. Make sure to stuff them tightly enough to provide support, but not so tightly that it stretches the leather.

After cleaning and conditioning your leather shoes, use a soft cloth to buff them to a shine. You can also apply a small amount of leather polish to enhance the shine and protect the leather. Make sure to test any products on a small area first to ensure they don’t cause discolouration.