Manhattan Shoe Repair

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HAVING TROUBLE MAINTAINING YOUR SHOES' APPEARANCE? YOU CAN BRING THEM TO US FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE AND REPAIR!

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SHINING YOUR SHOES

YOU WILL NEED:

• Shoe Polish, either Moneyworths and Best cream or Kiwi wax
• Applicators
• Shine brush or shine cloths
• Lightly dampened rag
• New shoe laces

1. Wipe surface dirt off your shoes with dampened rag. Allow to dry.
2. Using your applicators apply a thin coat of polish to your shoes. Allow to dry for no more than two minutes.
3. Use your shine brush or cloth to buff off polish. Usually the faster you brush, the higher the shine you will obtain.
4. Some leathers have a high gloss finish, some a medium gloss, and others a matte/dull finish, while some have a fatigued, distressed or antique finish.
5. Your polishing will bring back the original look and shine.
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7. We carry all the products that you will need to maintain your shoes and boots.
8. Visit our Shoe Care Products page.

PATENT LEATHER CARE

YOU WILL NEED:

• Leather Lotion or Easy Cleaner Shampoo, available by different brand names. Most Shoe Repair shops will carry these products.
• Acetone, fingernail polish remover will work
• Cotton swabs
• Two lint free rags. Either dark or light color to match the color tone of the shoes
• Black or brown marking pen to fill in scuffs on darker color patent

1. Check for a label on the shoe (either on the inside or bottom), if the shoe is manmade materials (plastic) use extreme care when using acetone.
2. If your shoe has any paint marks or heavy black marks carefully rub the soiled area with a cotton swab dipped in acetone. Rub only as much of the shoe that is soiled. This should remove the mark.
3. If the shoe has any areas of patent that is missing, you can touch up black or darker browns with a marking pen. When patent leather is torn and the finish is missing, a  cream shoe polish of the matching color will help blend in the color.
4. Pour a dime sized amount of  Leather Lotion onto your rag and wipe over the entire shoe, rubbing firmly and adding more lotion if needed. After applying to the first shoe, do the same to the second shoe. The same process can be done by using an Easy Cleaner shampoo.
5. Go back to the first shoe and take a dry rag and buff the lotion off. Then, go to the second shoe and buff.
6. If either shoe still has dull areas or finish, repeat the lotion application and buffing process.
7. Your shoes will now look better and have been conditioned to prevent excessive damage.
8. We carry all the products you need to maintain your shoes visit our Shoe Care Products page. 

MANHATTAN SHOE REPAIR

1010 MANHATTAN AVE.

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266

310-376-7484

SHOE CARE TIPS

• Always water and stain proof your shoes
• Use shoe and boot trees.
• Use Shoe polish, shine brushes, polish applicators to maintain smooth leather.
• Use Suede brushes and cleaners to condition your suede shoes.
• Use Patent leather cleaners and conditioners.
• Avoid shoe odor when going sockless by spraying your feet with a clear spray on antiperspirant and using a  insole made to help with odors.
• Shoes smell now? Be careful if you are putting them in the washing machine, use cold water and don't use the dryer! Or mix up a mixture of white vinegar, shampoo and water. Take a washcloth and scrub out the insides and allow to dry.
• Storing your shoes away for many months without wearing them? Put them into a shoe box or paper bag and than put into a ziplock or twist tie plastic bag. The plastic acts as a barrier against moisture and the paper keeps the plastic from making contact with the shoes. This will prevent mold and mildew from forming on your shoes.
• Keep your shoes smelling fresh by keeping a dryer sheet or small tissue filled with baking soda inside your shoes.
• To find more detailed information on maintaining your shoes appearance find the Shoe Care Advise on this page that applies.
• Go to our Shoe Care Products Page to find the correct products to maintain your shoes.

SUEDE LEATHER CARE

YOU WILL NEED:

• Brass suede brush for most suedes or nylon suede brush for finer naps or more delicate suedes.
• Cadillac brand suede renew cleaner.
• Several lint free rags matching your color of shoes as close as possible.
• Kitchen knife? Yes, it could come in handy.
• Moneyworths And Best brand Water and Stain Protector.

1.  Use the suede brush on the shoes, brushing in long strokes starting at the toe and brushing towards the back. 
2. Spray on the Cadillac suede renew, covering the entire shoes with a generous coating.
3. Use the suede brush again in the same manner right after spraying.
4. Any stubborn dark marks or stains can be lightly scraped at with the kitchen knife. Hold the blade at a right angle to the suede and pull the blade across the material horizionally, making sure you use the length of the knife and not just the point. 
5. Take your rag and scrub the entire shoe firmly. This will transfer off the dirt to the rag.
6. The above process should be done in no more than four minutes. 
7. Wait until the shoes are completly dry, usually betwwen 30 minutes to two hours. 
8. Use your suede brush again to raise up the nap.
9. The shoes should look great.  Sometimes a second treatment is needed to clean very badly soiled shoes.
10. When the shoes are dry and you are satisfied with the appearance , water and stain proof your shoes with Moneyworths and Best Water and Stain Protector. 
11. We carry all the products you need to maintain your shoes, visit our Shoe Care Products Page.