footwear
Housekeeping tips: Cleaning salt stains from your footwear
In winter, people often use sand and salt to make roads safer for everyone. While this method is extremely effective, it can also be quite damaging to your footwear.
Kate Yakimchuk salt cleaning tips washing tips maintenance Helpful tips 22 January 2024
Housekeeping tips: Suede shoes – take good care of them in winter
Suede shoes can be not only beautiful and comfortable, but also long-lasting – so you should take good care of them. In winter, you can easily destroy your shoes with snow, water, sand, and salts, so your footwear needs more protection.
Kate Yakimchuk suede shoes cleaning tips materials tips Helpful tips 17 January 2024
Patent leather shoes: Clothing care mistakes
Patent leather shoes can look truly amazing, helping you to make your outfit polished, glamorous, and neat. Meanwhile, if you don't take good care of them, then you can damage their shiny surface, making them way less appealing.
Kate Yakimchuk leather shoes maintenance mistakes Helpful tips 22 November 2023
Leather boots for winter: Clothing care tips
Comfortable leather boots are the perfect choice for winter - that's how your feet can stay warm and dry! While leather footwear can be quite long-lasting, it's only when you take good care of it - just like with any natural material.
Kate Yakimchuk boots winter leather maintenance cleaning Helpful tips 21 November 2023
Habits that ruin your footwear: Clothing care tips
Some people notice that their footwear doesn't last long, but have no idea why that happens, or how other people can wear their shoes for years. While footwear quality matters, there are also some small habits that can damage your shoes without you even understanding it.
Kate Yakimchuk shoes cleaning care Helpful tips 9 November 2023
Footwear storage in a small hallway: Storage ideas
If you have plenty of shoes and boots, then you need to take care of them and store them properly. When it's dirty outside, it's always easier to take your shoes off in a hallway and store your boots there, but what if your hallway is tiny?
Kate Yakimchuk storage hallway House Design 29 September 2023
Washing your leather footwear: Not just soap and water
You don't need to wash leather footwear with water and soap very often - and that's great news for those who dislike doing it anyway. In fact, it's best to avoid it as much as possible because water and soap can damage leather easily and make it crack faster.
Kate Yakimchuk leather shoes care Helpful tips 8 September 2023
Don't wash your leather boots too often: Tips that might help
Leather is a perfect material for footwear - it's long-lasting, comfortable to wear, and pretty. Washing leather boots too often is not recommended because leather is a natural material with unique characteristics, and frequent washing or exposure to excessive moisture can have several negative effects on the boots.
Kate Yakimchuk boots leather materials cleaning Helpful tips 5 September 2023
Why some people wear off their shoes faster: Habits and quality
Have you ever noticed that some people tend to wear off their shoes way faster (or slower) than you do? The rate at which footwear wears off can vary depending on several factors.
Kate Yakimchuk clothing care footwear care Helpful tips 19 July 2023
How to store your footwear during summer: Keep them safe and odorless
When you want to store your winter footwear for the summer, you need to make absolutely sure they are well-prepared. If you do not prepare them for long storage, you may be very disappointed when you see their condition later.
Kate Yakimchuk storage cleaning tips Helpful tips 20 June 2023
How to clean trainers in the washing machine: The best tips
Most running shoes are pretty suitable for machine washing - they are strong and pretty light, so they won't break your household appliance. They are also strong enough to withstand machine cleaning, but only if you do it right.
Kate Yakimchuk cleaning tips washing machine laundry Helpful tips 10 June 2023