If you’ve got a pair of thigh high boots, you just know they’re great for completing fabulous ensembles. They go well with skirts, dresses, fitting jeans, sexy shorts — name it! The fact that these are boots already puts additional edge to your style — and if they’re made of real leather, chances are you really, really love them! That’s why if you own, not cheap thigh high boots, but a pair of expensive, branded ones, it’s essential to know how to take care of them properly, or else you’ll lose a very valuable asset in your style arsenal. Here are a few tips on how to take care of thigh high boots for women.
Waterproof Them
Some boots are waterproof, but some aren’t. So the first thing you need to do while they’re still fresh from the boutique is to waterproof your new boots with some kind of water repellant — this protects them from water and other household spills, as well as grime and dirt. This will also help to keep them new-looking.
Use a Cleaner
If you want your black thigh high boots to last for years, use a proper leather cleaner. Remember that they’re not industrial boots, work boots, or snow boots — in that sense they’re a tad more fragile than ordinary leather thigh high boots, and don’t need too strong a cleaning substance.
Keep Them Protected
Subtances such as salt, mag-chloride, and other chemicals can damage your boots if they’re not wiped off as soon as you reach home. Wipe the offending stuff off as soon as you can.
Remove Any Stains
Removing oil spots and similar stains is easily done by scrapping some white-chalk powder over the stain, and setting the boots down for a while to let the powder set. Then scrub and blow away the excess chalk powder after about 5-10 minutes. For stains more difficult than oil, you can use fine sandpaper to rub the stain off — but take care not to damage your boots’ color by rubbing too long or too hard.
Wash Them Carefully
Use cold water, a leather shampoo and conditioner, and a soft-bristled brush (perhaps an old toothbrush). After washing them, rinse the boots in cold water and put them in the spin cycle of your washing machine for just a few minutes to rid them of excess water. No need to put them inside your oven, or to use a hair dryer. The plus size thigh high boots might look like they’ve shrunk a bit, but that’s normal. Once you put them on, they’ll stretch out again.
Store Them Properly
Store your boots in an upright position, with the boot toes stuffed with crumpled paper and the long shanks kept rounded with a boot form. The best places to store them in are cool, dry, and ventilated, like at the bottom of your closet. At the end of every winter, take the boots to a good repair shop for a tune-up.
Get Rid of Odor
Your boots may, over time, develop an odor. This will definitely happen if you’re not in the habit of wearing socks. You can get rid of the odor with some common household products, like a mixture of baking soda and corn flour dissolved in a few drops of scented essential oil. Coat the insides of your boots with this, and let them sit overnight. When they’ve dried out the next morning, they’ll be once more fresh and ready to take on a romp.
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