When choosing shoes, we often build on its practicality and durability. Competent care of nubuck shoes is a sure way to keep the product stylish and attractive for several years.
Secrets of Nubuck
Nubuck is obtained by treating the skin of livestock with abrasive materials on the front side. The result is a rough, fleecy surface, very pleasant to the touch. It is interesting that the skin of young individuals aged from 6 months to 1.5 years is used for the stamen. Today this material is popular especially: the secret is that such shoes are socks and light, equally well retains heat and is ventilated.
Perhaps the only drawback of nubuck products is their dislike for wet weather. To a brand new pair of shoes was worn for a long time and with pleasure, it should be properly taken care of.
Nubuku needs air, so it is not recommended to store it in polyethylene bags. Carton boxes are quite suitable. Remember, drying should be natural, and not "against the background" of heating appliances.
How to clean the nubuck from dirt?
Remember that you can not treat the nubuck with the usual means for smooth skin. You can ruin it forever. How do I clean my nubuck shoes ?! You can not do without a special rubber brush, eraser, paint and impregnation. The combination of metal and synthetic pile transforms shoes. To prevent the appearance of an unpleasant smell, you can buy a special deodorant (not necessarily).
The first rule is that the steam should be dry. Take the brush and go through it from the top and to the sides, with a flannel cloth you need to remove dirt, moving from the heel to the side of the sock. It is easy to get rid of stains and blemishes with a damp cloth. Paint a suitable color is applied to the sponge, the surface is carefully processed. To fully "staff" your favorite boots or shoes, fix the result with a water-repellent impregnation.
At hand there was no special care in the form of sprays, impregnations and paints - it does not matter! Will get 10% ammonia alcohol. It must be diluted 1: 4 with water. Wet a cotton swab carefully and clean the area from dirt. No alcohol - most likely, there is vinegar. 1 liter of water takes 1 teaspoon of vinegar. The principle of application is the same.
Many do not know how to clean boots from a nubuck. Even more people do not know how to wash them. Note that wet processing of the material is undesirable, but sometimes it can not be avoided. After getting wet, the product loses an attractive appearance, becomes inelastic, rough on the surface.
To avoid irreparable damage, take the basin with warm water, drip the ammonia. Soft flannel fabric is wetted in the solution, after which it is wrung out. Gently treat the contaminated area. Next pile is "combed" with a special brush. When the shoes are dry, use impregnation or paint,
The correct approach to the problem will allow you to "resuscitate" shabby footwear. For example, suede is often kept above the steam, then the fibers soften and become softer and fleecy. For nubuck this method is also appropriate. Hold boots or boots over boiling water. Vorsinki will crack down a little. "Brush" them and cover with impregnation. If "resuscitation" of this kind does not help, it is better to turn to a dry cleaner. Remember that you need to look after shoes immediately after buying it, and not when it lost its shape and color. This approach is relevant not only for shoes made from nubuck, but for all materials without exception.