leather polish

Shoe care product

Leather polish is a product used to clean, condition, and add shine to leather goods like shoes, boots, bags, and furniture.

It typically contains waxes, oils, or silicones that protect the leather while restoring its appearance: He buffed the shoes after applying leather polish.

Also called shoe polish when specifically for footwear.

Related
  • shineEmit or reflect light
  • buffAvid fan; also burnish
  • waxPliable waterproof substance
  • shoeshineBuffing leather footwear
  • creamRich milk fat

saddle soap · saddle · bristle · brush · rag · gleam · oxblood · patent · conditioner · mink oil · chamois · scuff · heel · cobbler · luster · boot · dress shoes · tan

Categories
Opposites
material application

leather polishfabric protector

Chemical coating preventing stains

fabric softener

effect on leather

leather polishacetone

Volatile organic solvent

bleach · paint thinner · sandpaper · neglect

surface finish outcome

leather polishmatte finish

Non-reflective surface treatment

Family

leather, polish, leathers, leathered, leathering, leathery, polishes, polished, polishing

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G