How to Dry Shoes in Winter: Useful Rules to Avoid Getting Sick and Ruining Your Shoes

06.02.2024 12:06

Wet shoes in winter are one of the common problems in our climate.

Walking in damp boots is dangerous. There is a risk of catching a cold.

In addition, if you do not dry your boots in time, there is a risk that an unpleasant smell will soon appear.

For this reason, you should dry your boots as soon as possible. But you need to do this according to special rules.

You need to remember the main rule when drying shoes - you can't use heating devices. This is harmful to the material, which means that it can soon become deformed and crack.

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How to dry shoes

When you come in from outside, you should take your shoes off immediately. Then you should put paper inside, which will absorb excess moisture and help keep the shape.

Next, the boots should be left at room temperature. It is advisable to place them away from the radiator and other devices.

It wouldn't hurt to wipe the outside of the boots with a dry cloth to remove any remaining dirt. This should be done after they have completely dried.

If the shoes are made of suede, it is advisable to treat them with a special impregnation.

Previously we talked about how to get rid of salt stains on shoes and clothes.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor