How to store shoes: tips

There are not too many shoes, every woman knows about it. But all this can turn into a problem if you have a large family and there’s simply nowhere to put shoes on. How to place shoes, sneakers, boots, work boots, and at the same time not violate storage rules? Indeed, if the conditions are not observed, the structure of the products will deteriorate, there will be no place in the apartment. Let's look at the main points that will open our eyes to how to properly store shoes.

Basic storage rules

1. Before storing your shoes, dry them thoroughly. Otherwise, moisture will accumulate inside the product, which will lead to damage to the material, the spread of bacteria and moisture.
2. Never store shoes without first cleaning them. You can wipe the dust with a damp, then dry rag. In case of complex contaminants, it is necessary to go through all stages of cleaning and drying, only then clean it in a place for safety.
3. In order not to meet the new season with the words “I have nothing to put on,” be sure to repair the shoes in advance. Change the heels in a timely manner, and also flash the products from the master.
4. Pay due attention to the choice of storage space. The cabinet or chest of drawers should be dry, ventilated, dark. Avoid direct sunlight. The accumulation of moisture will contribute to the development of mold, and ultraviolet light will lead to a loss of color.
5. Particularly relevant is the question regarding storage of shoes made of natural and expensive materials. Such wardrobe items can not be kept near heating radiators, so that the material does not dry out.
6. Take the habit of covering shoes with emulsions, gels, and other special means that protect the material from cracking, tarnishing, and drying.
7. It is worth remembering the rule that states that shoes should not be folded or crushed during storage. After a long exposure in a container or box in this condition, you will not cope with creases, cracks will appear.

Storage of everyday shoes

1. In most cases, people do not attach importance to the daily storage of shoes, but in vain. Not only do you wear boots or sneakers every day, but they also lack proper care. The life of the products directly depends on this.
2. Before putting shoes in the hallway, dry and clean them. In dry weather, this will not take much time, and during rain or slush, such manipulations are simply necessary.
3. If you don’t have the strength to clean, but your shoes are wet, fill them with crumpled newspapers or purchase special dryers. It is inserted into the product and dries it in a couple of hours.
4. After the procedure, be sure to lubricate the shoes with emulsions, especially when it comes to skin. It doesn’t matter, expensive or cheap boots, you need to follow them.
5. As for storage, choose a place with good air circulation, lack of dampness and direct sunlight. Get a special shelf or wardrobe for shoes.
6. Keep your shoes free, do not put one pair on another, especially with dirty soles. In the cold season, do not leave wet shoes on linoleum, so that water does not accumulate under the sole.
7. All products must be at a certain distance from each other. Storage by tradition "in the hallway" is not the best option. As a result, there is crowding, which causes a lot of inconvenience.
8. Organize the storage space so that the shoe is allocated a separate place. Use shelves, hanging “pockets”, drawers, etc. Promptly remove shoes if their season is over.

Storage of seasonal shoes

1. Pull the insoles with laces in advance. Get rid of debris and wipe shoes with any disinfectant. Wash the soles from dirt, brush your shoes or rinse if necessary. Dry, cream with the material of the product.
2. It is not necessary to separately allocate a place to store winter or summer shoes. The main thing is to make sure that for each pair there is a box or container.
3. Place newspapers in the cavity of winter shoes with fur so that the items do not lose their shape. Naphthalene is also placed inside to scare away moths, if the inside of the shoe is with fur.
4. To prevent dust from settling, shoes and other types of model shoes are placed first in covers, then in boxes. Treads and long boots need to be placed in a case and suspended (can be put) in a straightened form. No need to fold the boot.
5. The storage location is chosen without sudden changes in temperature, moisture or excessive dryness. Also, several times a season (every month) it is necessary to check the shoes to prevent its possible damage.

Storage of shoes from different materials

1. To learn how to store shoes, you need to consider the characteristics of the materials. If your product is made of patent leather, it must be treated with glycerin or petrolatum before storage. Insert the spacers into the shoes and wrap with special paper.
2. Leather products in most cases, it is enough to process the cream. The composition must be rubbed with a soft brush. Finally, the shoes are polished with flannelette. Keep the product uncovered with spacers.
3. If you decide to store rubber shoes in storage, you must first thoroughly wash and dry them. Then rub with a sponge soaked in glycerin. Thus, the shoes are not threatened with delamination.
4. Suede products must be handled carefully. Wash your shoes and let them dry. If necessary, clean the coating with a special brush.
5. To save cloth or sports shoes, it must be washed in soapy water. After drying, the product is placed in a bag with mothballs. The substance must not be used for rubber shoes.

Shoe storage

For everyday storage of shoes, it is recommended to allocate a small wardrobe. The room must have good ventilation and shelves. If you have no opportunity to allocate a place, resort to the help of sliding wardrobes, shoe boxes.

To save seasonal shoes without consequences, you can use cardboard boxes, organizers or special containers. When choosing, be sure to look for the presence of ventilation holes, the lack of smell and sufficient volume.

Box
It is convenient and practical to store any shoes in boxes. The only negative is that you will not see which product is there. However, you can sign it. Modern models have a viewing window. You can buy online.

Containers
A plastic container has several advantages over a classic cardboard box. Such a product has sufficient strength and transparency.

Take care of containers or boxes for each pair of shoes in advance. In this case, it is unacceptable to put sneakers, a demi-season, shoes on the way out and work boots “in a heap”. Otherwise, scratches and other damage will appear on the surface of the products.

Video: shoe organization and storage