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Good quality shoes are a basic element in any stylish wardrobe, and Lomas Boutique has some tips that will surely help you take care of the appearance of your favorite footwear, as well as keep it clean and away from bad smells.

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1.-  A Simple Way To Clean Water Stains

After being exposed to water, some leather shoes often have water stains. It's a pain to remove, but a little vinegar and a toothbrush is all you need to keep those stains off your shoes.

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2.- Get rid of scratches

If your beautiful party shoes have some black scratches from bumping against each other, here is a solution for which you will need:

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• Nail polish remover or acetone;

• Q-tips or Q-tips.

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Moisten the cotton swabs lightly with acetone, then press gently. This will remove scratches from your favorite footwear.

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3.- Keep your shoes fresh:

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Sports shoes definitely do not smell like roses after use. To eliminate the odor problem, put tea bags inside overnight and between gym sessions..

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4.- How to renew your leather shoes 

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Over time, leather shoes start to look old, especially if they get wet. To improve its appearance, try the following: you will need some water and vinegar. Mix the ingredients in equal parts, spray the solution on the shoe and gently scrub with a brush. Repeat the procedure if necessary.

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5.- Clean sneakers:

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Gym or sports shoes not only have fabric, but also have rubber parts. The best thing to clean them is, then, the rubber! Take an eraser and rub all parts of this material on your shoes. They will be like new.

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6.-  Clean cloth shoes

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If your shoes are a light color, then you know how quickly they can turn gray and dirty. If putting them in the washing machine doesn't work to get the dirt out, try this: Mix a little baking soda with hydrogen peroxide. Dip an unused toothbrush into the solution and rub it well into your shoes. This should get the dirt off right away!

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7.-  Take care of your shoes with wax

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Do you want your canvas shoes to be waterproof? Take some wax or paraffin and rub it on them. This will prevent water from passing through the tissues.

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8.- How to clean your suede and suede shoes

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New suede shoes are always a source of joy, especially when you wear them for the first time in their immaculate glory.

But, more than with any other type of shoes, cuando sales a la calle usando ante –sea en unos tenis, botas o_cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_heels– threats are everywhere: rain, mud, grass, wine.

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1.- Make sure your suede shoes are dry and stuffed with crumpled newspaper (to help them retain their shape)

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2.- If using a suede brush: apply very light pressure and stroke in one direction only

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3.- Las manchas causadas por suciedad difícil de quitar y los rayones oscuros pueden quitarse con una goma de borrar para ante . It is best to focus specifically on the stain.

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4.- To remove water stains, use a clean, damp cloth. Gently pass it over the chamois leather stained by the water until the marks disappear, leave them to dry and brush them delicately to restore the fuzz.

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5.-To remove oil stains, apply a small amount of talc directly to the stain, allow it to absorb the oil, then brush gently.

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6.-To remove wine stains, pour a drop or two of white wine vinegar onto a clean white cloth.

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7.-Protect your suede shoes by spraying them with a good suede protector, particularly each time you clean them.

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9.- How to clean your white tennis shoes

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1.- Bicarbonate

Prepare a mixture with baking soda and white vinegar, then rub your tennis shoes with a brush until the stains are removed. You will see that your shoes will look like new!

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2.- Flour or cornstarch

Wash your sneakers as you usually do, once they are wet sprinkle flour or cornstarch on the black spots that you see and let them dry in the sun. You will realize how the corn starch will end the dirt once and for all.

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3.- Hydrogen peroxide

If you notice that your footwear is stained, you should fill a bucket with water and add a little hydrogen peroxide, then you should submerge your sneakers for 30 minutes and let the mixture work. Let them dry in the sun and they will be in perfect condition!

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4.- Lemon

We already know that lemon is the best natural lightener, so when you see dark spots on your tennis shoes, don't forget to rub them with this halved fruit. Let the liquid act for a few minutes, rinse and the result will surprise you.

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5.- Toothpaste

One of the easiest methods to leave your sneakers looking like new is to use toothpaste. All you have to do is rub a little toothpaste with a brush on the stains on your shoes. Occupy those that contain whitening elements for better results.

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10.- Insoles For The Arch Of The Foot 

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If you are dealing with pain in the arch of the foot, special supports can help you alleviate that discomfort in a matter of seconds.

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11.- Fix Scratches With Some Vaseline

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There are dozens of uses for petroleum jelly or Vaseline, and restoring shoes is just one of them. Apply some Vaseline to a Q-tip and rub gently until the scratch is gone. It works best on a polished leather shoe.

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