Shoe care - information from the Polish manufacturer and exporter of Galant footwear

Proper footwear care often extends their use, and thus their durability and high quality. GALANT brand footwear is made of the best components, but to keep their class for longer, you should remember a few simple maintenance rules.

1. Using shoes as intended

The most important guidelines that we should pay attention to in the first place are the manufacturer's instructions attached to the footwear. Each user must be aware of what material the shoes are made of, because it depends on the circumstances in which we can use them. Boots made of suede material exposed to contact with moisture or mud will be permanently discolored or deformed.

2. Impregnation and care of footwear only with tested agents

Professional agents for impregnating and cleaning shoes will be helpful in keeping your shoes in good condition for longer. Depending on the type of material the footwear is made of, we use cleaning agents dedicated to this product. Also, remember to test the measure on an invisible part of the footwear beforehand. This will protect the shoe in the event of an unwanted reaction of the material with the cleaning agent.

3. Never wash your shoes in the washing machine

Cleaning dirty shoes should be done with special care only with means intended for this purpose. Remember to never wash your shoes in a washing machine, as the effects of contact with detergents may be irreversible.

4. Drying shoes only at room temperature

If your footwear is soaked due to weather conditions or due to care, remember to dry them properly. Leave wet shoes to dry at room temperature, away from the heater and fireplace. Drying should be done slowly with special care. To avoid distortions, use dedicated boards by placing them inside the shoe.

5. Take care of your skin only properly

Clean shoes made of grain leather or synthetic materials with a soft cloth soaked in warm water. Wait for the soaked footwear to dry, then thoroughly spread the paste over the entire surface of the shoe. Always choose polishes that match the colors of the shoes, or colorless. After the polish is dry, polish the shoes with a soft cloth until it is glossy.

Products made of leather such as suede or velor are more prone to staining than grain leather. Remember to pay attention to the fluff when cleaning, where dirt is trapped. Rubbing the suede with a cloth will significantly worsen the matter, so start cleaning by combing the shoes with a professional brush, and then with an eraser to remove deeper dirt. Wash stains and discoloration with a soft cloth, then rinse the entire shoe. After wiping with a dry towel, leave the shoes to dry at room temperature. When the footwear is dry, protect the leather with a professional spray intended for this type of leather.