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Supplies Needed:
A bowl of water, hard bristled toothbrush, cloth, saddle soap, horsehair brush, leather conditioner, and Fresh Flow Shoe Trees
- Remove shoelaces and set aside
- Insert Fresh Flow Shoe Trees into shoes or boots
- Brush off dirt and debris with soft bristled brush (preferably horsehair). Make sure to get into all gaps and crevasses
- Dip cloth into the water then into saddle soap and work soap into a lather
- Saddle soap contains a mild soap in addition to leather conditioning and softening ingredients like lanolin, beeswax, and oils
- With horsehair brush covered in saddle soap and water, lightly scrub surfaces of leather shoe in circular motion
- Before the first application, test any new cleaning agent in an inconspicuous area of the shoe to ensure there is no discoloration or ill effects on the leather
- If you don’t have saddle soap, you can use white toothpaste (avoid gels, paste with color, and those with a strong odor)
- For larger boots, section into 4-5 main areas and clean one area at a time
- Cover a workspace with a large rag, towel, or newspaper and set down shoes
- After every application, wipe off saddle soap with dry, clean cloth
- If dirt remains in any area, reapply saddle soap and wipe off after a minute of circular scrubbing. Use a toothbrush or paint brush to work soap into tight crevasses
- Once the shoe is completely cleaned with saddle soap, re-wipe full shoe with a damp cloth to remove any remaining residue
- Let dry 15-20 minutes
- Apply leather conditioner to a dry cloth (or use fingers) to rub into shoe leather. Cover the shoe with a thin layer of conditioner (warning: all conditioners will darken leather)
- Pay special attention to any areas that will flex and bend during shoe use
- Let dry for two hours after wiping away all residue