Lily of the Valley Brand

04/12/2020

How to Polish your Shoe or Sandals:

1. Ensure the shoe is clean and dry

2. Next, place a mat or newspaper down on the floor so the polish doesn’t stain the floor

3. Tag a clean rag or towel or polish brush and dab it in the shoe polish so you have an adequate amount to work with; then take the polish-soaked section of the rag or brush and rub it into the leather of the dress shoe

4. Once complete, wait for not less than 5 minutes, continue to work the polish into the shoe over its entirety, working across all areas of the shoes evenly, by using another clean rag, cotton, foam or shine brush When you’re pleased with the shine, allow to dry for some minutes before wearing.

Voila!!!
Shine bright like a diamond, you magnificent lady or gentleman

29/11/2020

A must-know about leather shoes and sandals

Let me cover some basics about shoe polish and shoe polishing in general: There are 3 basic types of shoe polish: Liquid – Not recommended for long term shoe care. If you have a bottle of this plea…

28/11/2020

6 EASY STEPS IN CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER SHOES & SANDALS

1. DON’T WEAR YOUR SHOES EVERY DAY

Leather needs to breathe, just like your skin. You should always have at least two pairs of shoes in your regular rotation to avoid having to wear the same pair every day.

2. CLEAN THEM AFTER EACH WEAR

Keep a shoe brush or microfiber cloth handy and give your shoes a quick clean after each wear. This will keep any dirt or grime from being ground into the leather as time goes on, saving you from having to deal with staining later on.

3. STORE LEATHER SHOES WITH A SHOE TREE IN THEM

A cedar or poplar shoe tree is perhaps THE most important part of shoe care, and it’s usually the most overlooked step. Leather is porous, so it absorbs moisture and odour, eventually causing it to break down. A shoe tree absorbs that moisture and odour while keeping the shoe’s proper shape to prevent creasing. You can extend the life of your shoes dramatically with just this single step alone.

4. AVOID INCLEMENT WEATHER

If you know you’re going to have to wear them in the rain or snow, wear a pair of galoshes to protect them all around. In fact, we suggest keeping a pair of Swims at home AND in your car just in case.

If your shoes do happen to get wet, avoid the urge to dry them near a radiator or window. Heat and sunlight can crack and damage the leather. Just let them air out on their own (with a shoe tree) for a couple days.

5. POLISH THEM EVERY 6 WEARS

Just like you don’t want your leather to get too wet, you also don’t want it to dry out because it can crack. We know. It’s fickle. Luckily, there is an easy way to keep a healthy balance: Use a shoe polish every 6 wears or so.

Shoe polish helps moisturize the leather while adding a layer of protection to repel dust and water. It also restores colour and hides scuffs and blemishes. You just have to decide between wax or cream polish (or both).

Wax polish offers slightly better protection and a higher level of shine than cream polish, but it can be more drying.

Apply the polish to clean shoes in a circular motion using a microfiber cloth. If you want to go the extra mile, you can use a pig hair brush to work it in deeper. Finish off with a polishing glove and/or brush to buff the shoe and bring back the shine.

6. STORE SHOES IN A DUST BAG WHEN NOT IN USE

Dust can work its way into leather shoes over time, resulting in staining and degradation. If you won’t be wearing your shoes on a regular basis, keep them in a fabric dust bag to protect them while also allowing them to breathe.

of the Valley Leather Cleaning Kit

28/11/2020

6 STEPS TO CARE FOR YOUR LEATHER SHOES & SANDALS...

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Lily of the Valley Leather Cleaning Kit

28/11/2020

3 BENEFITS OF FIBRE IN SUGAR:

1. Helps control blood sugar levels.
In people with diabetes, fiber — particularly soluble fiber — can slow the absorption of sugar and help improve blood sugar levels. A healthy diet that includes insoluble fiber may also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

2. Lowers cholesterol levels.
Soluble fiber found in beans, oats, flaxseed and oat bran may help lower total blood cholesterol levels by lowering low-density lipoprotein, or "bad," cholesterol levels. Studies also have shown that high-fiber foods may have other heart-health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure and inflammation.

3. Aids in achieving healthy weight.
High-fiber foods tend to be more filling than low-fiber foods, so you're likely to eat less and stay satisfied longer. And high-fiber foods tend to take longer to eat and to be less "energy dense," which means they have fewer calories for the same volume of food.

of the Brown Fibre Sugar

28/11/2020

What is dietary fiber?

Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates — which your body breaks down and absorbs — fiber isn't digested by your body. Instead, it passes relatively intact through your stomach, small intestine and colon and out of your body.