shoecare
Footwear upkeep routine
Shoecare is the maintenance and preservation of footwear—cleaning, polishing, conditioning, and protecting shoes to extend their life and appearance.
The term appears most often as a product category or industry label: shoecare products, shoecare kit.
Also spelled as two words: shoe care.
Smooth by rubbing
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- wipeRub to clean
- saddle soapMild cleanser for leather
- leather cleanerSolution for treating hides
stain remover · damp cloth · horsehair brush · cleaning kit · spot treatment · whitener · degreaser · mink oil
Product softening tanned hides
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- dubbinWaxy leather preservative
- mink oilAnimal fat for leather
- lanolinWaxy fleece extract
beeswax · coconut oil · cream polish · softener · restoration · suppleness · hydration · absorption
Replacing shoe bottoms
- cobblerShoe repair artisan
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- glueBonding substance
- patchingRepairing by covering
heel replacement · sole repair · crack filling · color restoration · rubber cement · leather patch · refinishing · reheeling
Making impervious to moisture
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- rain guardShield against precipitation
- silicone sprayAerosol releasing slippery compound
- weather protectionGuarding against elements
stain guard · hydrophobic · UV protection · toe caps · armor · coating
Vacuum cleaner's collection container
- silica gelMoisture-absorbing granular material
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
- travel caseBag for journeys
closet organization · rotation · dehumidifier · climate control
Substance that removes smells
- baking sodaSodium bicarbonate powder
- antibacterial sprayGerm-killing aerosol cleanser
- freshenerAgent that renews scent
- cedar chipsFragrant tree fragments
foot powder · disinfectant · ventilation · airing out · tea bags · essential oil · dryer sheets · activated carbon
polish
Smooth by rubbing
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- wipeRub to clean
- saddle soapMild cleanser for leather
leather cleaner · stain remover · damp cloth · horsehair brush · cleaning kit · spot treatment · whitener · degreaser · mink oil · glycerin soap
leather conditioner
Product softening tanned hides
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- dubbinWaxy leather preservative
- mink oilAnimal fat for leather
lanolin · beeswax · coconut oil · cream polish · softener · restoration · suppleness · hydration · absorption · patina
resoling
Replacing shoe bottoms
heel replacement · patching · sole repair · crack filling · color restoration · rubber cement · leather patch · refinishing · reheeling · stretching
waterproofing
Making impervious to moisture
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- rain guardShield against precipitation
- silicone sprayAerosol releasing slippery compound
weather protection · stain guard · hydrophobic · UV protection · toe caps · armor · coating
dust bag
Vacuum cleaner's collection container
- silica gelMoisture-absorbing granular material
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- stuffingSeasoned mixture for cavities
closet organization · travel case · rotation · dehumidifier · climate control
deodorizer
Substance that removes smells
- baking sodaSodium bicarbonate powder
- antibacterial sprayGerm-killing aerosol cleanser
- freshenerAgent that renews scent
cedar chips · foot powder · disinfectant · ventilation · airing out · tea bags · essential oil · dryer sheets · activated carbon · zinc oxide
shoecaredisregard
Willful lack of attention
carelessness · inattention · neglect · negligence · wear and tear
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