All About Household Shoe Shiners

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Shoe shine machine: how to choose and use it correctly

Keeping shoes clean at home is difficult. Often you have to spend a lot of time cleaning it regularly with sponges, creams and other products. A shoe shine machine can be the optimal solution for those who constantly need impeccably clean shoes.

Content

• 1 What is a shoe shine machine and how does it work

  1.1 Video: the operation of the shoe shine

• 2 Advantages and disadvantages of a shoe shine machine

• 3 Overview of shoe shiners

  • 3.1 GASTRORAG JCX-12

    3.1.1 Video: Overview of the GASTRORAG JCX-12

  • 3.2 Kalorik SP2

  • 3.3 Polirolka Family XLD-G4

    3.3.1 Video: Operation Polirolka XLD-G4

  • 3.4 Polirolka Sole Mini XLD-XB2

    3.4.1 Video: Polirolka Sole Mini XLD-XB2 working

  • 3.5 Heute Easy Comfort
  • 3.6 Table: model comparison
• 4 Tips for choosing

What is a shoe shine machine and how does it work

A shoe shine machine is a technically simple but effective machine. It consists of a body, which contains several types of brushes for different tasks (for example, cleaning and polishing). When the device is turned on, the brushes begin to spin, treating the surface of the boots like ordinary sponges and brushes for shoes, but many times faster and more efficiently.

After cleaning is finished, the machine delivers the cream through a special dispenser and, using a soft brush, distributes it over the surface of the shoe.

You've probably already seen shoe shine machines, but not in a domestic environment. Such machines are often installed at the entrance to offices, private clinics, business centers and similar establishments.

Video: work of a shoe shine machine

Advantages and disadvantages of a shoe shine machine

The household shoe shine machine has the following advantages:

• ease of use. The machine is much more convenient than manual cleaning. Many models are equipped with foot controls. This makes the machine attractive for the elderly and those suffering from spinal diseases - the user does not need to bend over again;
• efficiency. The device cleans shoes on average better than a conventional hand brush and sponge;
• speed. The work of the machine for cleaning one pair of boots lasts on average about 20 seconds. In this case, the user receives perfectly polished shoes.

The device also has a number of disadvantages:

• relatively high price. A high-quality home device can cost from 10,000 rubles or more;
• the need to regularly refill the cream dispenser. Without this, the machine will not fully function;
• inability to process shoes made of nubuck, suede, velor, as well as patent leather shoes and boots. The machine is designed for cleaning leather and leatherette without varnished coating. It can damage other materials.

Shoe shine machine review

To choose a quality and suitable shoe shine machine for you, check out brief reviews and reviews on models from the most popular manufacturers.

GASTRORAG JCX-12

The model has compact dimensions (258x400x240 mm) and fits perfectly into the home interior. The body of the machine is made of steel. The power of the device is 120 W - this is enough for quick cleaning of boots from slush, street dust and dirt. The machine works quite quietly - using it at night or in the early morning will not wake up the household.

GASTRORAG JCX-12 is one of the most popular household shoe shine machines

Control can be either foot or hand. With foot control, you just need to step on the button located on the case cover. When using it manually, it is necessary to connect a special long tube that raises the button to the level of an adult's belt. The machine is equipped with three brushes. One of them is intended for hard cleaning of shoes, the other two are for soft polishing. Rubber ribbed mat helps scrub dirt off the outsole. The device is equipped with an empty container with a dispenser. When buying a new device, do not forget to immediately purchase a special cream.

The cost of the device itself starts at 7,000 rubles.

Video: GASTRORAG JCX-12 review

Kalorik SP2

Kalorik SP2 is a more expensive variant of the previous model. Their technical characteristics are similar - three brushes included (one for hard cleaning and two for polishing), control with a high handle or foot, rubber mat with ribs. The body is made of a thicker layer of steel, which makes the machine heavier but also more stable. Kalorik SP2 is equipped with an empty 100 ml dispenser container. You will have to replenish such a dispenser about once a month.

Kalorik SP2 - compact and powerful shoe shine machine

Polirolka Family XLD-G4

The first thing that catches your eye is the stylish design of the model. It is perfect for a home with a high-quality "luxury" renovation and golden fittings. Made in the classic American style of the eighties, the machine can become the highlight of the hallway. The body is made of wood and looks very personable. The model has compact dimensions (37 × 21 × 33 cm) - it will not be difficult to find a corner for it.

Polirolka XLD-G4 is a stylish but less functional model

However, there is narrow functionality behind the beautiful design. Unlike previous models, the XLD-G4 has only two brushes. Both are made of soft synthetic bristles and are designed for shoe polishing. Thus, it will not be possible to clean the adhering dirt with this machine. Also worth noting is the XLD-G4's power of only 90 watts. This prevents the clipper from cleaning shoes as quickly and efficiently as previous models.

On the other hand, the XLD-G4 is more convenient to use thanks to its sensors. They automatically recognize that the shoe is under the brushes and turn on the machine. The model, like other machines, comes with an empty cream dispenser. The volume of the tank is 150 ml. Polirolka XLD-G4 is available in three colors: gold, silver and dark silver.

Video: Polirolka XLD-G4 work

Polirolka Sole Mini XLD-XB2

Polirolka Sole Mini offers the user more functionality. In addition to the regular polishing and pre-cleaning brushes, the machine is equipped with a horizontal brush to remove dirt from the sides of the shoe. This detail copes well with slush and sand adhering to the edges of the sole. Like the Polirolka Family, this model has touch sensors that automatically turn the device on and off. The model has quite large dimensions - 51 × 32 × 50 cm, so before buying it is worth checking if it is suitable for your hallway.

Polirolka Sole Mini is suitable for a more thorough cleaning of shoes

A sufficiently high power (145 W) allows the machine to quickly clean and polish shoes. However, the efficiency of the work negatively affects the noise level. Of all the models listed, it has the highest noise level. The cost of such a model starts at 20,000 rubles.

Video: Polirolka Sole Mini XLD-XB2 working

Heute Easy Comfort

Heute Easy Comfort is a quality German model designed for home use. The dimensions of this device are 49 × 32 × 31 cm. The machine is equipped with two soft brushes for polishing and one hard brush for preliminary cleaning. The container with the dispenser is large enough - 200 ml. You don't have to top up it too often. With regular use, it lasts about two to three months.

Heute Easy Comfort is one of the best home models

The case is made of metal and comes in two colors: khaki green and silver. The rubber mat with special pits is designed to clean the soles of adhering dirt. Among the advantages of the model are durability, high-quality German assembly, a large container for cream and low noise. The main disadvantage is the price, which starts from 25,000 rubles, as well as a rather low power level compared to other models (100 W).

Table: model comparison

Name	Price	Power	Number of brushes	Dispenser	Noisiness
GASTRORAG JCX-12	from 7,000 rubles	120 watts	3 (two for soft polishing, one for pre-cleaning)	Yes, 150 ml	Average
Kalorik SP2	from 12,000 rubles	120 watts	3 (two for soft polishing, one for pre-cleaning)	Yes, 100 ml	Average
Polirolka Family XLD-G4	from 11,000 rubles	90 watts	2 (for soft polishing)	Yes, 150 ml	Low
Polirolka Sole Mini XLD-XB2	from 20,000 rubles	145 watts	5 (two for pre-cleaning, two for soft polishing, one horizontal for the sides of the sole)	Yes, 150 ml	High
Heute Easy Comfort	from 25,000 rubles	100 watts	3 (two for soft polishing, one for pre-cleaning)	Yes, 200 ml	Low

Tips for choosing

When choosing a shoe shine for your home, pay attention to the following parameters:

• power. This indicator, on the one hand, is responsible for the efficiency and speed of the machine. On the other hand, for electricity consumption. The optimal power value for such a device is 100–150 W;
• the number of brushes and their purpose. The choice of equipment depends on your living conditions. If you only need regular polishing and removing a thin layer of dust from your boots, then the model without pre-cleaning brushes is quite suitable for you. If you regularly encounter dirt stuck to the sole, then choose models with a horizontal brush, like Polirolka Sole Mini;
• dispenser volume. This parameter is responsible for the usability of the machine. Of course, the larger the container, the less often you need to refill it. However, too much volume will greatly increase the size of the device. Choose models with containers from 100 to 200 ml.

A shoe shine machine can be a useful assistant for those who regularly need high-quality and quick cleaning of leather boots, boots or shoes. Having familiarized yourself with the key parameters, you can easily find exactly the device that you need.