HOW TO PRESERVE YOUR SAFETY BOOTS USING DUBBIN
Your Favourite, trustworthy pair of safety boots have taken a few knocks, and it has gotten to a point where you have to decide - are you throwing them away, getting a new pair or do you clean them yourself and give it another go? We are big on rather going the sustainable route and cleaning/repairing your shoes, but many times they are cleaned, only for the wearer to realise that they have also damaged the leather!
Well, no more worries! CBW’s Dubbin leather preserver is the perfect solution!
WHAT IS DUBBIN?
Dubbin is a classic care product made from oil, tallow, and natural wax, traditionally used to soften condition and waterproof leather. As far back as the Middle Ages, people were using dubbin to lift the look of their worn-out leather items, extend their lifespan and restore their shine and suppleness.
Besides reinforcing the waterproofing of your boot, dubbin is designed to protect the leather from dirt and stain accumulation, as well as refresh the look of the leather by making it suppler.
HOW TO APPLY DUBBIN TO YOUR SAFETY SHOES
In order to achieve the best results, use our fewer-than-10 simple steps below on how to correctly apply dubbin/dubbing wax to your boots and shoes:
1. Clean your boots
Before starting the treatment, clean your leather boots or shoes thoroughly and ensure they are completely dry.
2. Heat up the Dubbin
Apply a small amount of heat to both your boots and the dubbin to loosen it up and aid the wax’s penetration of your leather boot. A hairdryer works great for this but take care! You don’t want to apply too much direct heat onto the leather surface.
3. Rub in the Dubbin
Use a cloth to gently and evenly rub a small amount of dubbing wax to the surface of your leather boots or shoes.
4. Use sparingly
Dubbing wax will always leave an oily film on leather surfaces, so it should be used sparingly to avoid making a mess. Too much treatment slathered onto the boots may also negatively affect their quality. It’s better to apply very thin coatings, one at a time, so you can control how much dubbin ends up on your boots.
5. Repeat
Repeat the gentle rubbing process for as many times as you deem necessary.
6. Wait
Leave the dubbin on to dry for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
7. Buff
After you’ve checked that the surface of the boots is dry, use a new dry cloth to buff off the dubbin to bring out the shine.
8. Polish (optional)
If you’d like to go a step further in the maintenance and boost the shiny new look of your boots, why not opt for a coating of leather-friendly shoe polish.
9. Head outdoors!
Now that your boot looks good as new you can head back outdoors with no fear. The dubbin on the boot should last a while and keep it protected, but make sure to maintain your boot regularly to keep it protected at all times!
MORE THAN JUST SAFETY SHOES!
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WARNING! Dubbin is not recommended for use on the following products due to its Oily formula, but is ideal for rejuvenating waxy leathers exposed to outdoor wear: · Suede · Nubuck |
Dubbin is a multipurpose leather cleaner, meaning it can be used on more than just your boots. Do you have a leather sofa that needs some care or that old leather jacket you used to love wearing has seen some better days and now only hangs in your closet because you're too afraid you might damage it beyond repair? Dubbin it!
Dubbin is the solution to a lot of your leather items at home, including:
- Leather Jackets
- Leather Sofas
- Leather Gloves
- Leather Bags
- Leather Belts
- Leather Pants
- Leather Wallets
We all love leather products and it sometimes leaves us too afraid to enjoy them due to the fear of how easily leather can get damaged. Dubbin ensures you can enjoy these products whether it's being outdoors in your favorite pair of boots and belts or inside enjoying a movie on your sofa with the family.
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