Keeping Your Shoes In Tip Top Condition

So you�ve found those elusive shoes that make you go weak at the knees every time you take a peek, but if you want that warm fuzzy feeling to last then you�d best make sure you take good care of those perfect shoes other wise they won�t stay looking so fabulous. If they�re leather they can start to crack and if they�re suede they�ll stain easily, so here is some useful advice on protecting and looking after your shoes.

Closet designers have people like you in mind. They want to help you on doubling your closet space. Every single detail inside a closet organizer has been included to provide you the most without wasting space. Usually they come with one hanging rod. However, it is possible to have two hanging rods and even designs including a walk-in. A typical option would be as follows:

• Jackets, shirts and belts on the top rack.
• Pants overlapped on hangers on the bottom rack.
• Straight-hanging trousers and dresses on a large area provided usually on the right side.

� Leave orange peel in smelly shoes overnight and they�ll smell fresh the next morning� A rub of sandpaper will make soles less slippy while talcum powder will help a sticky soleWith any type of footwear it�s also important to waterproof them if they haven�t been already; this will not only keep them watertight but will also prevent them from staining easily too. You�ll find lots of different waterproofing sprays available on the market that make is so easy to waterproof your shoes and boots, while a stain resistant spray will provide extra protection.Storing your shoes is also vital to protecting them. Most people simply throw their shoes and boots into cupboards without thinking about the damage that can be caused. The best way to store your shoes is to buy shoe storage boxes or bags that have been specially designed for different styles of shoes and boots including flats, high heels, ankle boots and knee boots. Clear shoe storage boxes are especially useful because you can see which pair is in which box and some women even love to showcase their shoes for all to see in these clear boxes!� The inside of an orange rind will also shine up black leather and for brown leather use a banana skin� Stretch tight shoes by stuffing with potato peelings and leave for 48 hours� A good steam over a hot kettle will work wonders for suede shoes� If your boot zips are getting stuck simply run a lead pencil down and they�ll run smootherThey are 56cm x 31cm x 17cm so measure up and get shoe shopping!A ZENA SAYS: Mesh is the answer Stephanie, as you would be able to see through this and what shoes you have.As suede is more fragile than leather it�s important to take more care of it. Don�t use wash polish; buy a cleaner designed especially to be used on suede shoes and always use a very soft, slightly damp cloth to clean them with. Synthetic materials are also more fragile than real leather so use a damp cloth or a gentle brush with polish. As patent shoes easily mark you should use a sponge and soap water to instantly remove stains, while you�ll also find cleaning products specifically for patent shoes.

Storing your shoes is also vital to protecting them. Most people simply throw their shoes and boots into cupboards without thinking about the damage that can be caused. The best way to store your shoes is to buy shoe storage boxes or bags that have been specially designed for different styles of shoes and boots including flats, high heels, ankle boots and knee boots. Clear shoe storage boxes are especially useful because you can see which pair is in which box and some women even love to showcase their shoes for all to see in these clear boxes!

Author: Charlotte Bleasdale