Love the look of leather and suede, but hate caring for it? I have some tips that will help make it easier.
1. Leather should always be able to breathe when it is in storage, so never hang it in a plastic bag. To protect it from dust while it is hanging, buy some inexpensive king sized pillowcases, cut a hole in the top for a hanger and you've made an easy dust cover.
2. Polish leather shoes with the inside of a banana peel. It sound crazy, but the peel helps to condition the leather, it will look great.
3. Shine up and protect patent leather shoes with a little petroleum jelly.
4. If you get a grease stain on some leather, sprinkle the spot with some cornstarch and let it sit overnight. Brush it away in the morning and the cornstarch should have absorbed the grease.
5. Suede is even trickier to care for because it has a raised nap that can get matted and shiny. Occasionally rub suede with an emery board; it will loosen dirt and revive the nap.
6. Rub dried mud off of suede shoes with a white ink eraser, or try another piece of suede.
7. To treat spots, dab sparingly with a little full strength white vinegar.
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