Polish Lorica Leather
Lorica leather is a trademarked, high-tech synthetic material used in shoes, wallets, handbags and even watch straps. Created 20 years ago in Italy, it is gaining in popularity with vegetarians and vegans, as it imitates the look and feel of real leather, and even "breathes"--allowing air and moisture to pass through it as real leather does. Caring for the material is identical to real leather; it also needs to be cleaned and routinely polished to keep shine and flexibility, and to renew waterproofing of the material. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Lay the newspaper on a flat surface, such as a table or the floor, giving yourself a large work area.
2. Change into old clothes and don the gloves to protect your skin from staining and possible irritation.
3. Remove any shoe laces. Dampen one cloth and place a small amount (dime-sized) of the detergent on it. Clean the shoes, rubbing the material in a gentle, circular motion to remove any dirt and dust. Allow to dry for 5 to 10 minutes on the newspaper.
4. Use a second cloth to rub the shoe polish into the shoes, also in soft, circular motions. Make sure to cover the entire surface of the shoe. Allow to dry for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Buff the shoes gently with the third cloth, also rubbing in a circular motion. This action removes excess polish and gives the shoes a shiny appearance. Allow to dry overnight, or up to 24 hours, before wearing.
Tags: real leather, Allow minutes, circular motion, Polish Lorica, Polish Lorica Leather
