With the beginning of autumn, the time of rains comes and it is just right to get autumn shoes out of the closets. However, in order for this accessory to serve for a long time, it must be constantly looked after.
It is not enough just to regularly apply cream to shoes or boots. To ensure good safety of shoes and dry feet, it is recommended to treat them with water-repellent impregnation from time to time.
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How to impregnate shoes with a water-repellent coating
Water-repellent impregnation for shoes
The process of processing shoes with homemade impregnation is very simple and does not require much time., nor any special tools and materials. Everything you might need is always at hand. Consider the process of applying impregnation to shoes.
Action number 1 Applying paraffin to the surface of shoes
Paraffin candle
First you need to prepare paraffin in any form. It can be either a bar purchased at a pharmacy or an ordinary candle.
It is recommended to do this in a circular motion.
Paraffin is taken in the hand and rubbed into the surface of the shoe leather. It is recommended to do this in a circular motion.
Rubbing over the entire surface of the skin in contact with water
Rubbing is performed over the entire surface of the skin in contact with water.
At the end of the process, the shoes will look something like this
Action number 2 Drying shoes
To do this, you can use a hair dryer with a power of 1-1.5 kW
The next step is to use a hair dryer to melt the paraffin to form a uniform protective layer on the surface.
Select the mode of operation of the hair dryer
Select the operating mode of the hair dryer: maximum heating power, average blowing speed.
Hot air is directed to the shoes
The hot air is then directed to the shoes. At the same time, the process of paraffin melting and the formation of a thin film takes place.
The process of melting paraffin and forming a thin film
The hot air is then directed to the shoes.
Extra layer for better insulation
The hot air is then directed to the shoes.
In the process of heating the paraffin, you can apply an additional layer of it for better insulation. The process is considered complete when there is no molten paraffin left on the shoes - it must be completely absorbed into the upper layer of the skin.
Impregnation testing
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