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How to Dry Wet Shoes and Boots

March 24, 2018

If you are caught in a sudden downpour or walk through water on a weekend hike, you quickly need to remove the wetness from your shoes. Stuff the shoes or boots with dry newspapers, paper towels or cotton towels to absorb the majority of the wetness. Another moisture-absorber is our Cedar Shoe Freshener which draws out moisture and odors and is just the size to be inserted in a shoe or boot.

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How to care for everyday shoes or boots.

March 24, 2018

Take care of the shoes you wear daily and they will take care of you. Saphir also has a wonderful Crepe Brush for napped leather -- suedes and nubucs --which uses rubber to gently clear and rejuvenate the nap. Shoes that are daily pampered remain strong with smooth, undistressed leather, looking good for years and achieving a healthy, burnished patina. We have cedar shoe trees that absorb and deodorize -- great investments for the longevity of your shoes. For some stunning examples of the difference using Saphir product can make in the look and feel of your favorite shoes, check out this flickr photostream, the handiwork of shoeshine artisans at ShoeshineUK.

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Best Way to Remove Stains from Leather Furniture

March 24, 2018

You love the look and feel of your buttery soft leather furniture and want to show it off when friends and family gather. As you plan for the festivities take a look at your living area. First vacuum thoroughly to remove loose dirt, and then use one of our
leather cleaners to complete the job. Our Avel Soap Cleaner and Regenerant, Saphir RenoMat or Leather Soap can really come to the rescue; closely follow the directions and follow up with Leather Conditioners or perhaps our Saphir Renovateur or Avel Cream Renovator if some fading or discoloration has occurred.

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Taking Care of Leather Bags and Luggage

March 24, 2018

When you purchase new leather luggage or receive it as a gift you will want to protect it with a high quality leather treatment or conditioner. When applying a protectant or waterproofer make sure not to forget the straps and the bottoms of the bags -- precipitation falls directly on your shoulders and you may need to put the luggage down on wet or snowy pavement when waiting for transport. Air the bag out to ensure it is dry before storage, and stuff with non-acid paper if you will not be using again immediately. Guard against too much moisture loss during storage by conditioning well beforehand.

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Avel Leather Care Products

March 24, 2018

The products would feature and develop must be the best available in the world. Breathing new life into names that had meant the highest quality for more than a century means Avel extends the best in metal, tile and wood care into the hands of those who demand the finest for their homes and possessions. The inferior products one can find at the discount and grocery stores or even in leather shops pale in comparison to the Avel offers at Valentino Garemi. Premium leather care options sourced from Avel stocked at Valentino Garemi include the Saphir and Saphir Medaille D’or 1925 ranges, leather cleaning, conditioning and polishing products that received some of the highest praise and important awards over the past 100 years. Chances are great that you will find exactly the leather care products you deserve for your valued footwear, bags, furniture and other items within the Avel lines here at Valentino Garemi.

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The power of Leather Balm

March 24, 2018

A severe winter is all to common in our northern climes, and this last season has been a doozy. Boots and other footwear may bear the brunt of the salt, sand and slush, but leather purses, briefcases and bags are also challenged by the icy wet and the chemicals used to keep streets and sidewalks clear.Regular conditioning treatments with Leather Honey will keep this attractive handbag working with its owner for years to come.

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How To Care For Car, Aircraft or Boat Interiors With Collonil

March 24, 2018

You may not own a major airline, but you can care for your vehicles’ interiors exactly like the professionals do at Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa Technik and DC Aviation. You and your family spend a lot of time in your vehicles and you need to be sure the products you use to clean and condition the closed interiors will not endanger health. This product is especially useful for limiting fading, crucial for pleasure craft in the air or on the water. Personal vehicles are easily cleaned, renewed and protected by these Collonil products, but if you own a fleet of vehicles used in your business these formulations will ensure those company cars, trucks and the like will keep your business growing without costly repairs or unnecessarily early replacement.

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Getting Rid Of The Stink In Your Running Shoes

March 24, 2018

The trend today is for minimalist shoes, very light and flexible models that mimic bare feet. Using clean, dry socks during every run helps immensely in limiting the stink, but it just is not some runners’ style. If shoes are just slightly odoriferous this may be a help, but not unless it is done from the first time they are worn and then every time afterward. Moneysworth & Best, Canada’s own footwear specialists also offers a 48 hour shoe deodorant, while Germany’s Woly Bio Fresh comes in lavender and grapefruit for fresh smelling footwear. Browse our other foot care options to deal with the causes of foot odor rather than covering them up.

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Famaco: Luxurious Leather Care From The Heart Of France

March 24, 2018

Transforming a family tradition from a local artisanal stalwart to a worldwide leader has been the journey of the Pfirter house of Châtillon, France, just to the southwest of Paris. Famaco considers leather a vibrant, living material with an uncommonly fascinating history that deserves naturally nurturing to honor the source. Beeswax, mink oil and carnauba wax are the types of traditional ingredients Famaco still uses with impressive results, taking even seriously abused and dried out leathers from ruined to ravishing. Take your time to browse this magnificent range of French-made shoe and leather care products online in our Canadian leather and foot care specialty store.

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How Do You Find a Good Shoe Shine Kit?

March 23, 2018

You are serious about looking your best and protecting the investment you have made in fine leather footwear. Perhaps it is inconvenient for you to visit a shoeshine service on a regular basis or you are looking to improve your own shoe shining skills. Polishes in basic black, brown and neutral, leather conditioners and protectants are coordinated with the brushes and shining cloths needed to put your best foot forward. From well appointed collections from premium leather care house like Saphir and Famaco to handy travelling kits that can slip into a carry on bag or suitcase we have you, and your shoes, covered.

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How To Clean Suede and Nubuck With Saphir Products

March 23, 2018

Suede and nubuck have special needs when it comes to cleaning, beautifying and protection. Valentino Garemi carries several high quality products within the Saphir line that clean and maintain these soft, textured leathers. Just like a pencil eraser the edge of the Gommadin crumbles as it is rubbed across an unwanted patch of soiling, absorbing the dirt or oil and allowing it to be brushed away with the rubbery bits. After the cleaner has dried the Saphir Crepe Brush can be used on both suede and nubuck, to maintain and improve the look of the texture on the shoe, boot or other leather product by raising the nap. Gently rub over shiny areas and see the compressed leather fibers release back into a fluffier look.

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Cleaning Smooth Leathers With Saphir Reno’Mat

March 23, 2018

Saphir Reno’Mat is one of the best all purpose smooth leather cleaners we stock here at Valentino Garemi. Specialty leathers and even delicate leathers like calf are cleared of soil, grease and various shoe care product buildups that dull the surface and prevent the shoe, boots or other leather items from breathing. Experts recommend using every three to four months for frequently worn items.