Our clinic has been closed for a month and I hope you and your family are healthy. It’s hard trying to keep yourself busy and avoid boredom when you are self-isolating.
With the nice weather finally here, I figured it was time to put our winter clothing and boots away. All of the big, puffy coats have been washed and stored in the spare closet and except for a couple of pairs of mitts and lighter toques, everything else has been laundered and stored away.
Next, I tackled the winter boots, because let’s be optimistic we won’t have any more snow! First, I took out any orthotics and then used a vinegar:water solution to spray clean the uppers and soles of the boots.
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As a Pedorthist, good footwear is important and I take good care of them so they last longer. I store my boots in a Rubbermaid like bin, which is wide and deep to fit the different kinds of boots I wear. Then I was able to organize my shoe shelf in the garage – we often enter through the garage so it makes sense for us to organize them here.
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If you are home and Spring Cleaning, don’t forget about your footwear!
Have fun and stay healthy!