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Taking Care of Your Leather Boots
Once you've made the investment of leather western boots you want to make sure you maintain them properly so you get alot of mileage from your boots. There's no reason why a pair of boots can't last you a decade if you take care of them. Basically if you follow these four steps your boots will be looking good, Clean, Condition, Polish and Waterproof. Some products on the market claim to clean, condition and polish all in one step, however, if you do the steps separately your boots will reap the maximum benefits. Justin boots for women are made of top quality leathers and you'll want to make sure you keep them in top condition. The following steps are for smooth leather and not suede or exotic leathers. Always make sure the product you use are appropriate for the type of leather you are cleaning.
First, you will want to use a soft brush to wipe off any residue and dirt on the boots. Then wipe the boots down with a damp cloth. To clean your boots, it's best to use saddle soap. Saddle soap is a soft and mild cleanser and usually contains glycerin, lanolin, beeswax and neatsfoot oil. Using a damp cloth, put a dime-size amount on the cloth and rub in a circular motion all over the boat. The saddle soap will lather up a bit as you do this. Remove the residue from the boot with another cloth.
Although now the boots are clean, we have removed the leather's natural oils during the process so now you need so apply a leather conditioner to restore the oils. Condition cowboy boots only when they are dry and clean so that the leather conditioner can penetrate through the pores to keep leather soft and supple. Lanolin-based conditioners are best. Too much oil or wax can clog the pores, which cause the cowboy boot to dry out. Also, oils and waxes attract dust. You can apply the conditioner with a dry cloth and let the boot dry.
The next step is to polish your boots. A good cream-based polish can rejuvenate the appearance of the leather and will cover scratches and bring a glossy finish. It is important to note that only leather boots that have a finish can be polished. Finished leather is raw leather that has been processed with chemicals and has a smooth and shiny finish, whereas an unfinished leather appears somewhat dull. So if your boots have that "baseball mitt" look, do not polish them as it will ruin the smooth appearance of the leather.
The last step is to weatherproof your boots. You will want to do this to protect the leather from natural elements such as water, snow and salt. When you weatherproof your boot you are actually putting a sealant over the leather. This is a step you don't want to forget. Weatherproofing products come in a wide range of wax, cream, sprays etc, the most important thing to remember is that the product you choose is compatable with your boots. Some manufacturers will provide you with waterproofing instructions when you purchase your boots and others will give you instructions on which waterproofing to use and how. Not every waterproofing solution can be used for all types of leather so make sure to read the labels to ensure the product is compatible with the leather you are weatherproofing.
Justin boots for women are the best-made western boots on the market and you want to make sure you keep them looking chic! Follow the above steps and you'll be wearing those chic boots for a long time!
About the Author
Deb Van is an online publisher of product reviews. You can visit Justin Boots for women to learn more about taking care of leather boots
Are my fish flashing?
Every so often my neon tetras are swimming in rapid zig zags all over the tank. They sort of seem to stay together for this, but usually they stay lower & slower in the tank. I see signs of ick, so I'm wondering if this is flashing behavior or something else.
I already know that I need to put some salt in the water, try to raise the temp, and adjust alkalinity. I can't make it to the pet store until the weather gets better though. Anything I can do in the meantime?
One fish has what almost looks like a furry saddle surrounding its dorsal fin. At first I though this might be NTD discoloration, but it now looks more like it is over the scales rather than in the fish's body. This isn't part of the ick is it? I qt'd it, but again, I don't have any treatments until I can get to the store.
I think you might be seeing the beginning of Columnaris rather than ich. The "fuzzy saddle" is a good clue: http://www.fishjunkies.com/images/Columnaris2.jpg
This is a bacterial condition rather than a parasite like ich. Treat Columnaris with a broad spectrum antibiotic like Nifurpirinol (brand names Furanace or Binox) according to the directions.
Ich shows up as distinct spots: http://eric.petfish.net/bettaich.jpg scattered over the body of the fish. Colunmaris may start out resembling this, but it spreads into a larger patch like shown in the first photo. Ich stays small and doesn't become "fuzzy".
In the event you might be seeing both, here's info to treat that: http://www.skepticalaquarist.com/docs/health/ich.shtml , http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Ich.html
Both conditions are very serious and can kill a fish within a few days. It's also a bad idea to mix medications, because this can make one or both inneffective, or may produce a combination harmful to your fish. If both conditions exist in your tank, I would recommend treating with the Nifurpirinol and salt (for the ich) while raising your water temperature. Binox contains both.
Remember your tetras will be sensitive to both salt and medication, so start with only 1/4 to 1/2 of the suggested dose and increase this slowly. Also, remove the carbon from your filter if you're using anything except salt.
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