7 ways to restore old shoes. The shoes are as good as new!

If you notice that your shoes have lost their shine and color, but they themselves are still intact and durable, then you do not need to immediately run to the store to buy a new one. It's not practical and wasteful. There are seven simple ways that will help you quickly "reanimate" your favorite things and give them a "second life." At the same time, you will save not only money, but also time and nerves (sometimes it can be difficult to quickly choose the right style, size, style, etc., and this is damn annoying).How to restore shoes quickly- To restore the whiteness of the sole, use toothpaste. Apply some toothpaste to an old toothbrush and brush along the sole. Ready! The sole of your shoe has become perfectly white again!- Patent leather shoes will be as good as new if you use regular petroleum jelly. Apply a little petroleum jelly on a cotton cloth or cotton pad and wipe the shoes – this way you will restore their original shine.- When salt stains begin to appear on leather shoes, wipe the contaminated areas with a cloth soaked in a solution with lemon juice (2 tablespoons lemon juice per glass of water). Then wipe the shoes thoroughly with a dry, clean cloth. Salt stains will disappear for a while.- Regular baking soda will help us get rid of the unpleasant smell of shoes. Pour 2 tablespoons of baking soda into a cloth bag and put it inside the shoes overnight. In the morning, the unpleasant smell will disappear without a trace.- Dirty spots on suede boots can be removed with an ordinary nail file. To do this, first use a dry cloth to remove as much dirt as possible, and then gently walk over these contaminated areas with a nail file. It is not recommended to rub too hard, otherwise you may damage the suede.- If the zipper on your shoes has stopped working (it is stuck), then in this case it is necessary to wipe the "teeth" with wax (a small wax candle will do, which needs to be slightly warmed up in your hands) and the zipper will go like clockwork!- If your shoes are too tight, but you really want to wear them anyway, we recommend using a hair dryer. Put a thick sock on your foot and then try to put on shoes. Direct a hot stream of air to the shoes and heat them for 3-5 minutes. Then take a break. As soon as the shoes cool down, repeat the procedure. This way, you will be able to achieve some increase in the size of your shoes. This method cannot be applied only to suede shoes. 3winorama.com