PATENT LEATHER SHOES

Shannon News, 2 August 1927, Page 4

PATENT LEATHER SHOES

When cleaning patent leather

shoes, never rub off mud when it is dry, as this Avill scratch the leather. Instead, remove the mud while it is

wet Avith a damp cloth. To prevent patent leather cracking, rub it Avith vaseline or olive oil about once a fortnight. Leavo on for a few hours, then rub off and apply a Avhite cream,

and polish in the ordinary Avay jvith a soft cloth or velvet pad. This gives the leather a nice gloss. It is advised to keep the shoes on trees. A little milk rubbed on to patent leather Avill clean it, but not: so Avell as specially prepared cream.