Too much heat will ruin leather. An electric fan will help the drying process. As shoes dry, clean with saddle soap. When shoes are thoroughly dry, polish with a good paste or cream. Don't wear shoes until they are thoroughly dry.
Wet leather is soft, weak, pulls out of shape easily, tears, cuts and wears quickly.
Sewing Machines Most damage to sewing machines exposed to da is caused by rust. Rust develops quickly on highly polished, machined or plated surfaces. Corrosion can ruin thread handling parts within a few days. The machine head should be serviced by your local dealer if at all possible. Clean with a brush and liberal application of cleaning solvent.