Monday, 28 December 2015

How to Keep Your Wooden Clogs Away From Wear And Tear?



Wooden clogs will never go out of fashion.  No matter how trendy they look, they still need to be taken care of as the wood may get damaged anytime if it knocked into something. When it comes to the ankle straps, the buckle must be opened while taking the shoe on or off to prevent any deformation in the shape of the leather strap. 

To maintain the resistance of the natural leather to moisture and dirt, small amount of oil or other leather product can be applied depending on the type leather. It can help in giving the leather a darker tone that enhance its look. The clogs made from such leather can be put out in the sun to produce a tanning effect which looks equally good. If the wood is not varnished or stained, a small amount of olive oil can also be applied to the soles to make them resistive to moisture and dirt.



How to clean your wooden clogs?

The best way to clean women wooden clogs is to use a damp cloth, or even soap water. A light sand paper can also effectively take care of the scratches and dents.  

Also the wooden clogs consist of open grains that help to drive out excessive moisture from the wood. This is why you can have a pat dry feet and a comfortable experience with women wooden clogs. So it becomes all the more necessary to let the clogs dry slowly as hurrying up the process can cause the wood to crack.  

The type of leather used must also be considered

1.       Leather with a natural sheen

These kind of leathers are very easy to clean as they have a smooth finish. A damp cloth must be used to get rid of any dirt on the leather.

2.       Nubuck & Suede:

Here again you should use a damp cloth to remove the surface dirt. Having done that, go for Nubuck & Swede to remove the persisting stains on the surface of the leather. A better option is to go for a spray to insulate the outer layer of the leather from stains and dirt. For attaining best results, try it when the wooden clogs are brand new.

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