How to keep your fashion looking fabulous

Care tips for boots & shoes

The perfect time to spray those brand new boots or shoes,

with a leather or suede protector, is before wearing them.
Pay extra attention to fully spraying the heels, soles and,
especially, the grooves.

If you’re wearing them in the snow and slush and get salt
stains on them, make sure to clean them off as soon as
you come in – ideally with BootRescue or ShoeRescue
wipes. Why? Salt can start damaging boots immediately,
making the leather dry out and buckle.

However, if you have an old pair of boots that have

already been soiled, do not fear! Just give them a thorough
wipe with BootRescue, paying particular attention to the
heels and grooves where salt can collect and do the
most damage.

For suede boots, once you’ve cleaned the salt stains off,
brush them with a stiff suede brush to keep the suede
looking its best. For really stubborn stains, you can use
something hard to rub them off, like a nail file.

The key to keeping your footwear looking great is

maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. So always
resole or re-heel those shoes or boots before they're
beyond repair.

From time to time, it's a good idea to re-apply protector

spray to keep your footwear as well protected as possible.

If your boots or shoes get wet, newspaper is what you

need. Simply stuff your wet footwear with it and put them
somewhere away from direct heat to dry.

To keep the shape of your boots, you can buy wooden boot
stuffers, but stuffing them with newspaper or wine bottles
works just as well (and saves you money).

If your shoes or boots get a little 'fragrant', here are a few

easy ways to get them fresh-smelling again: replace the
insoles, stick your shoes in a plastic bag and pop them in
the freezer overnight (yep, really) or place dryer sheets in
them for several hours after wearing.

Before storing your boots after the winter, make sure to

clean them thoroughly, again ideally with BootRescue
wipes, so the salt won't cause permanent damage.

Store your boots out of direct sunlight in a temperature-

controlled environment, as sunlight or extreme heat can
cause leather to dry out, fade or crack.
 Care tips for your sandals

Spray your sandals all over with protector spray before

wearing them.

For those ugly dirt and oil footprints that appear on

suede foot beds after hardly any wear, you can use
SandalRescue wipes to scrub them off. They’re textured
and work well both on the foot beds and to clean all over
leather or suede sandals.

Before you store your sandals for the winter, make sure
to clean them thoroughly, as stains will be more difficult
to get out once they’ve set. (SandalRescue works great
for this!)

It’s best to store your sandals out of direct sunlight in

a temperature-controlled environment, as sunlight or
extreme heat can damage leather and suede.

Care tips for your handbags

As with boots or shoes, you should spray your leather

bags all over with protector spray before using them.
That way if you get caught in the rain and your leather
bag gets wet, the water won’t damage it. You can even
buy a little ‘raincoat’ (plastic cover) for your bag if you’re
really concerned.

For day-to-day touch ups and to remove surface stains,

you can use HandBagRescue wipes. They’ll not only clean,
but will also condition leather bags with essential oils, to
make them smooth and soft and last longer.

To help handbags keep their shape, it’s best to stuff them

with newspaper before storing them. And be sure to store
them in a temperature-controlled environment. That way
sunlight or extreme heat won’t cause leather to dry out,
fade or crack.

Good luck! Let us know if you have any questions, at

info@bootrescue.ca.