Tips For Caring For Your Leather Pirarucu Boots

Posted on: 12 December 2018

Once you have invested in handmade antique Moka Pirarucu boots, your next question might be wondering how to care for them. These boots are made out of Pirarucu leather. Pirarucu is a large freshwater fish with unique scales. Leather of any kind can be a struggle to care for, especially if you want to keep it looking fresh for a long time. Now that you have boots you adore, you want to keep them in tip-top shape.

Are you ready to take care of your boots? Pirarucu can be resilient, but you still need to extend the life with proper care. Keep reading to learn more.

Cleaning Boots Properly

Your Pirarucu boots take regular abuse from the ground, even if you typically only wear them for special occasions. They may come into contact with dirt, snow, rain, mud, and anything else on the ground. This makes cleaning your boots properly important.

Use a damp cloth to clean off dirt, ensuring you wipe underneath the scales. Dust accumulates quite a bit, and it can spell out bad news for any type of leather. Once you have used a damp cloth, grab a dry one and wipe down the scales with a soft cloth to remove any wetness.

Next, you will use a water-based conditioner to complete the cleaning process. Use just a thin layer of product to avoid oversaturating it. You can then polish your boots with a matching or neutral color. If you feel the need, you can then use a waterproofing agent to protect your boots against water damage in the future.

Store Boots Securely

One of the best things you can do for your boots is to keep them dry and in a place with very low humidity. To dry your boots, never use a heat source. You are better off using a fan before storing. Some people may use newspaper to dry their boots, but you should be careful about the potential seeping of ink onto your boots.

You should also keep your boots in an area where the temperature is stable. You do not want to keep your lovely boots in an attic, garage, or vehicle. They need ventilation and a dry space where the temperature is moderate.

Now that you know how to take care of your handmade antique Moka Pirarucu boots, you can ensure they last for a long time. You will enjoy many wears without damage to your lovely shoes.

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