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Elements Used to Waterproof Shoes by zhu ping
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Elements Used to Waterproof Shoes |
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Business,Sales,Fashion & Cosmetics
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In damp climates or during months of rain and snow, many people choose to waterproof their footwear. Buying a product that makes your shoes waterproof is a great investment because it helps protect the footwear, making it less likely to fall apart, become mildewed or otherwise permanently damaged. Most products are easy to find and easy to apply. FunctionWaterproofing shoes is a good idea, especially in the fall or winter when there's a lot of rain and snow. Water can corrode and destroy fabrics such as suede and leather, and the salt that's often used on streets and sidewalks can inflict further damage on these delicate fabrics.Leather ShoesAccording Billig Ugg Støvler to Buzzle.com, leather shoes can be made waterproof by applying a waterproofing product. The product can be bought in a spray form, or as a wax-like product. The benefit to using spray is that it's easier to apply, but the wax product is thicker and guarantees a stronger coating to the shoe. It's always wise to spot-test the waterproofing agent on an inconspicuous part of the shoe and wait a few hours to ensure that the waterproofing agent doesn't damage the fabric. Products for waterproofing leather shoes should be available at most drugstores or hardware stores. It's not advisable to use a silicone-based spray product on thinner leathers, because the spray can damage the leather. In general, when using a wax or a spray, apply the product and then rub it in with a soft cloth or brush in a circular motion. Pay special attention to any seams, layers or stitching to make sure that you get the product into every crevice.Suede ShoesSuede, like leather, is a water-sensitive fabric that can easily be stained or damaged. Like leather, however, most drugstores sell standard, easily applicable sprays and solutions in order to safeguard shoes against damage. According to Stretcher.com, it's critical that you brush and clean the suede before applying any waterproofing product to it to ensure that any debris doesn't stick to the shoe after waterproofing. A product in a spray can is the best choice for waterproofing suede shoes.CanvasAccording to Buzzle.com, canvas is a less delicate fabric than either leather or suede, and generally dries without significant damage. Raw canvas does resist water, but if the fabric isn't waterproofed, water will penetrate through the fabric and cause mildew to build up. To waterproof canvas shoes, it's important to use a a spray-on treatment containing fluoropolymer. Using a product containing silicone will break down the acrylic fibers within the canvas and cause it to be more vulnerable to water damage.WarningBefore buying any waterproofing product, read the label carefully to ensure that it's compatible with the kind of fabric you're trying to waterproof. Using the wrong kind of waterproofing product on your shoes can damage them or make them more likely to be damaged by water or outside elements. Generally speaking, you won't be able to use the same kind of waterproofing agent on every shoe you're trying to waterproof, so be cautious when applying products to avoid doing irreparable damage to your shoes.
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