Shoe Cleaning

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 273, 18 November 1936, Page 15

Shoe Cleaning

BLACK AND COLOURS. . Shoeblacking was child's play when shoes wero really black, while eyen the brown variety did not .entail a great deal of trouble. This is far from being the case nowadays, when shoes aro not only all sorts of colours, but often have these colours mixed. Black suede shoes are among the most difficult to clean, as tho black easily turns colour and the rough surface gets shiny. For the latter complaint a small wire brush is necessary, though obviously this should not bo used too often. For tho former some people resort to a black' dye, Which with a little brushing up renews the shoes and docs not need to bo used too often.

Blue and white shoes are easy if tho whito is not suede. lu this case, white polish can bo usod for both. If the white is suede then some form of paste or pipeclay must be used. If this is put oil iirst and then allowed to dry, a turpentine polish can be used for the blue part, which not only cleans this but wipes off any white which may remain. The same system applies for any particoloured shoes. Most people treat brown suedo shoes simply by brushing. Here again a brush up with a wire brush occasionally takes any shine off them and greatly improves their appearance. If shoes are a little stiff—this applies to black and brown onlycastor oil may bo used on them. The castor oil should be painted on and then be allowed to soak in. The process can be repeated as often as it is necessary.