White edges on the shoes are not uncommon in winter.
You can find out how to remove unsightly water and snow stains here.
When it's wet outside, it often leaves marks on the shoes.
Leather shoes and sneakers have different needs.
Therefore, they need special care.
And when it comes to drying shoes, there are a few things to consider.
Shoes in the snow: dry wet shoes
You may remember it from childhood, when parents filled their shoes with newspaper to soak up the moisture.
This trick still works today, of course.
Important
: the wet shoes should not be placed on the heater * and
blow-drying
is not a good idea either
.
Give the shoes the time it takes to dry completely.
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Removing stains: How to get rid of the edges of snow on your shoes
In the best case scenario, react immediately and use one of these home remedies:
lemon
potato
onion
Diluted vinegar essence
Choose one of the home remedies given above and
rub it over the edges of the snow
.
"The acid dissolves the salt marks, which works in a similar way to sweat stains", as Claudia Schulz from the German Shoe Institute explains to the Bavarian radio.
The expert also recommends checking the sensitivity of the shoes to home remedies in advance.
And: “
Always work very carefully,
” Schulz continues.
The remnants of the agent are then removed with a cloth.
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Shoes in winter: how to care for leather shoes and sneakers
Leather shoes in particular need a lot of care in winter.
Claudia Schulz therefore advises shoe polishes with a high proportion of wax or fat.
It also helps to impregnate the shoes
: "If you walk through snow and mud frequently, you should impregnate the shoes every three to four days," says Schulz.
It's easier with sneakers.
Here it is sufficient to wipe the stains with a damp cloth and then let the shoes dry sufficiently.
(swa)
*
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.
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