How to Care for Tan Leather Shoes

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Wipe down your leather shoes with a soft cloth after each wear.. Polish your leather shoes. Treat your shoes with a leather conditioner once per month.

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Wipe down your leather shoes with a soft cloth after each wear.

Step 1

Wipe down your leather shoes with a soft cloth after each wear.

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Polish your leather shoes

Step 2

Polish your leather shoes

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Treat your shoes with a leather conditioner once per month.

Step 3

Treat your shoes with a leather conditioner once per month.

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Waterproof your leather shoes to protect them from water damage.

Step 4

Waterproof your leather shoes to protect them from water damage.

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Use a gentle leather cleaner that contains surfactants.

Step 5

Use a gentle leather cleaner that contains surfactants.

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Test the cleaner on an inconspicuous area of your leather shoes.

Step 6

Test the cleaner on an inconspicuous area of your leather shoes.

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Wipe off any caked-on dirt on the shoes using a clean cloth.

Step 7

Wipe off any caked-on dirt on the shoes using a clean cloth.

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Scoop up a dime-sized amount of the cleaner with a scrub brush.

Step 8

Scoop up a dime-sized amount of the cleaner with a scrub brush.

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Scrub the cleaner into the surface using circular motions.

Step 9

Scrub the cleaner into the surface using circular motions.

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Wipe off the cleaner using a dry rag.

Step 10

Wipe off the cleaner using a dry rag.

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Get rid of tough stains with white vinegar and water.

Step 11

Get rid of tough stains with white vinegar and water.

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Use shoehorns to preserve the shape of your shoes.

Step 12

Use shoehorns to preserve the shape of your shoes.

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Stuff and wrap your shoes with acid-free paper.

Step 13

Stuff and wrap your shoes with acid-free paper.

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Store your leather shoes in a dark place.

Step 14

Store your leather shoes in a dark place.

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Avoid storing your shoes near a heat source.

Step 15

Avoid storing your shoes near a heat source.

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