How to Clean Velvet Shoes?

Velvet shoes are one of the most fashionable footwear to lift your outfit. The plush fabric of velvet shoes gives you an elegant look. But at times, cleaning them is a big task. However, through simple hacks, you can clean your velvet shoes. There are few methods to bring back it's soft and legendary look.

Here are detailed steps on How to clean velvet shoes-

1. Dry your velvet shoes: 

Velvet shoes are made of soft fabric to give you a cool and dignified look. Working on soft fabric when it is wet may cause further damage. So, when you feel your velvet shoes have mud and dirt, allow them to dry naturally. 

2. Brush your velvet shoes:

After ensuring the entire dirt on velvet shoes is dry, take a brush and clean slowly to clear the dirt on your shoes. Make sure the bristles of the cleaning brush is not hard on your velvet fabric. Because hard bristles can cause even more damage to your shoes. If you don't have a soft bristle brush, it is good to use a soft bristle toothbrush to clean your velvet shoes. Smooth rubbing can easily clean the mud over your shoes.

3. Clean with a soft cloth to remove stains:

After rubbing with the brush, if you feel the stains over your shoes, it is better to use a soft cloth and allow bit detergent to clean the stains. Try to dab the cloth over the stains. Make sure this rubbing doesn't affect your velvet. Now use small amounts of soap and water solution and gently rub the stain with the smooth brush. Use the solutions which are gentle to your fabric. After rubbing, allow your shoes to dry naturally. Don't use dryers to dry quickly because heat can damage your shoes. This process is very effective and almost clears the strains. 

4. Use baking soda to deodorize your velvet shoes:

Just sprinkle baking soda to clean your shoes and deodorize them. Deodorization gives your feet freshness and keeps them healthy.

5. Use shoe spray:

Shoe spray adds great protection to your shoes. But always get the best one that suits your shoe fabric. Go for the pat test before spraying on your shoes. After proper ensuring, spray it on your velvet shoes evenly and leave them undisturbed until they become dry. These shoe sprays act as a repellent to dirt particles and protect your velvet shoes from strains. After drying, give them another coat to make your velvet shoes evenly stronger. 

6. Visit a professional shoe advisor:

We are not experts in cleaning all the strains. At times some strains don't leave our shoe fabric. Using multiple rubbings and wiping can cause more damage to your shoes and degrade your fabric. So, it is an excellent option to consult a professional and take advice. 

Conclusion

Unlike other shoes, Velvet shoes need special care and nourishment. We hope this information on How to clean velvet shoes clean your velvet shoes and bring back its previous shine.