How to clean Christian Louboutin patent leather shoes

In recent years, patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes have become extremely fashionable. No longer relegated to being worn solely on special occasions, it seems that Christian Louboutin Very Prive 120mm Camel Patent Leather Open-Toe Platform Pump , in the form of ballet pumps and high heels, are now being worn by women just to glam up their everyday look. Men are also being constantly lured by the appeal of patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes for everyday wear.

However, while patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes look amazing when you first start to wear them, over time their shine can wear off, and the surface can become scuffed.

So, how do you clean patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes to keep them looking at their best?

If you have the spare time to go out and buy a commercial patent leather cleaner from your local shoe store, then this would be the most obvious solution for cleaning your Christian Louboutin Bana 140 black patent mary jane pump. However, many people only seem to notice the marks and scuffs on their patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes at the most inconvenient moment. And if you are in a rush and need to clean your patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes in time for a special event, or, night out, then do not despair. There are lots of inexpensive items around your home that will clean your patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes up, fast and effectively.

Mineral oil is probably one of the best products you can use for cleaning patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes. In fact mineral oil is so effective that it is one of the main active ingredients found in most of the commercial patent leather shoe cleaners you can buy.

Step 1: Preparation

Before starting to clean your patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes with the mineral oil you should ideally conduct a small spot test near the back of the shoe to check that the oil does not effect the colouration of the Christian Louboutin shoes. In most cases, mineral oil is fine to use on patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes.

Step 2: Apply the Mineral Oil

To clean your patent Christian Louboutin shoes with mineral oil, just place a few small drops on to a clean, soft cloth and rub the oil into the leather. Ideally this oil should be left on the Christian Louboutin shoes for up to thirty minutes before buffing, so that it has time to absorb into the leather. Mineral oil is also great for removing small scuff marks from your patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes. For bad scuff marks, let the oil settle for another ten or twenty minutes.

Step 3: Buff

After applying the mineral oil, all you will need to do is to buff up your patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes using another dry, soft cloth. For the best results, buff the Christian Louboutin shoes using small circular movements. As the excess mineral oil is removed from the surface, you should notice a remarkable difference in the shine of your patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes. Scuff marks will also be less noticeable, or may have even vanished completely!

If you do not have any mineral oil at home, then you could try using a small amount of petroleum jelly, some vegetable oil, or even some toothpaste or shaving cream. While these are not always as effective as mineral oil, they can benefit the overall shine of your patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes, and can reduce the appearance of scuff marks. Just make sure you test anything you use on a small inconspicuous spot of your patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes before cleaning them thoroughly.

Another household item which is suppose to keep your patent leather Christian Louboutin shoes looking at their best, is a bit of white vinegar, or acetone-free nail polish. However, you should be very careful before using these items on your Christian Louboutin Bana 140mm Nude Patent Leather Peep Toe Pumps, as they are a lot more likely to affect the colouration of your Christian Louboutin shoes.

To clean your Christian Louboutin shoes using these items, just follow the same steps outlined with the mineral oil.

As you can see, once you learn what household item works best, cleaning your Christian Louboutin Altadama 140mm Nude Patent Leather Double Platform Pumps becomes quick, easy, and best of all, very inexpensive.