How To Polish Your Shoes with Rajiv Surendra (Classic Technique)

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6 ай бұрын

Rajiv doesn't own a lot of footwear, but he takes care of the boots and shoes he wears and loves. Polishing Shoes, a basic skill that everyone should have.
Correction: Rajiv mentioned two types of shoe polish, turpentine-based and alcohol based. The two main type of shoe polish are actually:
"Wax-Based": the type of polish Rajiv used in this video, containing wax and a solvent (turpentine). These polishes are generally a hard cake inside the tin.
"Cream-Emulsion": containing some waxes but also water and emulsifiers (like ammonia). These polishes have a creamy consistency, like softened cream cheese.
To achieve the results in this video, use a wax-based shoe polish.
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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:40 Here are my boots, lets polish
• 1:40 Old German shoemaker delivers in a horse drawn carriage
• 3:10 Two colors
• 3:34 Applying the shoe polish using a toothbrush
• 5:07 Second step is the lint free rag rub ritual
• 7:00 Creating the next layer of polish
• 8:32 Depth and patina on the leather from a third layer
• 9:10 Creating that shine using water and wax
• 10:15 Comparison and then wait a half hour for next step the shoe brush
• 11:00 The antique shoe brush covered with a thin cloth step
• 13:00 The other shoe being done
• 14:20 White vinegar to remove salt stains on boots
💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Shoe polish with turpentine base
• Glossy finish
• Darker shoe polish for a more formal feel
• Toothbrush to pick up the material
•The welt and toe of the shoe
• The areas where the cloth will not access.
• Perimeter of the sole
• Seeing the difference between a polished shoe versus a non-polished shoe
• Spend a half an hour polishing your shoes
• If the leather looks dry, don’t be stingy with the shoe polish
• Using water with the shoe polish to create a separate layer
• Very thin layers of wax that have water in between the layers create a unique shine
• Shoe brush vs. the antique shoe brush
• Use a color of shoe polish that’s close to the leather
• Top of boot should have a generous amount of wax
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@Englishroserebecca 6 ай бұрын

Rajiv I want to see you demonstrate how to 1. Do a manicure 2. Organise your bookcase and care for your books 3. Tidy your linen closet. 4. Care for your houseplants 5. Decorate your Christmas tree 6. Bake a cake 7. Care for your candles After that you can have a rest 😂😂😂❤❤❤

@seahorsesalt4386 6 ай бұрын

Darning too 🙏

@MiuMiuG 6 ай бұрын

Yes, yes yes!

@carolynthompson6518 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂❤. I would love him to show what equipment we need to start painting (oil and water). He has inspired me to take up painting again 🎨🥋

@tesscrawford8708 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@florenespann1094 6 ай бұрын

My boyfriend showed me how to polish shoes when I was in my 20's. I still have my shoebox.l just learned something new from you.Thanks!!

@AnotherAmy 6 ай бұрын

My dad used to gather all of our shoes every other Saturday morning and polish the shoes of the entire family. That’s how he woke us up. Coming into our rooms to get our shoes.

@Englishroserebecca 6 ай бұрын

That’s a lovely sweet dad that you had. What a beautiful memory Such care.

@maryjomathews4749 6 ай бұрын

My dad was a real stickler about our shoes. Had to be good quality and polished before church on Sunday. He would say you can tell a lot about a person by how they take care of their shoes 😄

@utahdan231 6 ай бұрын

We , kids, always polished shoes for whole family on Saturday. It was our chore when parents cleaned the house or cooked.

@donakmarie 6 ай бұрын

@@maryjomathews4749my mother used to polish our shoes for Sunday services. She always said the same about well cared for shoes. Also she used to style and set our hair. She used to say the two most important things were shoes and hair. “Hair is your crowning glory” and when you walk into a room have good, clean shoes!

@Magicalflyingkitty 6 ай бұрын

Such a lovely memory😢❤ my dad used to polish every shoe on sunday evenings, he had a box full of different colors of polish and a clear finish, brushes and sponges 😊 ❤❤❤

@gwencrosswhite9329 6 ай бұрын

We need a book-Rajiv’s Renaissance Guide to Fine Living and Comportment.💗

@Cactina 6 ай бұрын

voting yes!

@Englishroserebecca 6 ай бұрын

I would buy it in a heartbeat. Knowing Rajiv he would probably make the paper for the pages 🤣🤣

@kagitsune 5 ай бұрын

Right! How does he not have one out yet??

@gwencrosswhite9329 5 ай бұрын

@@kagitsune He has a book called The Elephants in my Back Yard, which is about his life journey and is wonderful. I’m hoping for a new book about manners and home skills and all the lovely things he teaches us 😊💗

@kagitsune 5 ай бұрын

@@gwencrosswhite9329 Wait he was in Mean Girls?! 🤯

@gjalameda6686 6 ай бұрын

I really enjoy these "how to" instructional videos. It's just not something that is taught today. My life has been positively influenced by Rajiv's sharing. Now, my stainless steel sink is shiny, my silverware sparkles, and my boots are about to be revived. Life is filled with so many unexpected blessings😊 Thank you Rajiv.

@user-iq9ik8uu2l 5 ай бұрын

I agree ❤

@elizabethtallman3280 6 ай бұрын

I love your closing statement. I believe that in caring for the small things in our lives, such as our homes and our shoes, teaches us to be aware of and care for the needs of others.

@fifteenthfret 6 ай бұрын

Rajiv~ This is a subject dear to my heart as I was active duty for 4 years in the US Army and polishing jump boots and brass insignia are a part of life there. I can remember a simple piece of advise that may sound trite, but it isn’t: ‘You don’t polish the boot, you polish the polish.’ And yes, in the end, bring it to a luster with a tightly rolled knee high stocking. Thank you as always, Rajiv. Important topic more than the average person gives credit.

@debrablack5173 5 ай бұрын

Hi Rajiv, as an Australian I am very impressed that you own a pair of RM Williams boots. I own 2 pairs and happen to think they are the most beautiful shoes in the world. My wonderful father used to polish our shoes once a week. I like the tip about water between polishes. Thank you Rajiv.

@OphelieLechat 5 ай бұрын

Same! I was so happy to see RM Williams boots in this video. Seeing Rajiv own a pair seems like an endorsement of their quality.

@madebylora 6 ай бұрын

Your story at the end about the guy polishing your shoes made me cry! Because….. I met my late husband in the early 90’s when we both worked at an old fashioned (good customer service) shoe shop and he would often polish the customers scuffed shoes for them while they were trying on new shoes. There is a certain brand of shoe polish that as soon as the lid comes off, the smell takes me back to those days and falling in love with that lovely lovely man! He would have loved this video! He certainly loved shiny shoes, but I don’t think he knew the water “trick”

@kimmaguire3621 5 ай бұрын

Made me tear up too!

@soundrasimpson7885 5 ай бұрын

My dad recently went home to glory, and as I was cleaning out his home this past weekend, I found his wooden shoebox with precious drops of shoe polish splattered throughout and two of his wooden vintage shoe brushes. Just so incredibly precious as my dad treasured every single thing he did on a daily basis. He would often say, "I walked a thousand miles today." I will treasure this precious jewel of an item forever more. Love and miss you dad! ❤😢

@mansikkaviili256 6 ай бұрын

Wow your German is incredible 😮

@askmisspatience 6 ай бұрын

For four decades, since joining the military, have taken great joy polishing shoes, boots, and leather care. In service we called boot shine sessions “Kiwi Parties”. I still have my original shoe brush and a shoe shine box with a boot rest. A hack for spit shine we used was a cotton ball and water. Once the boot is polished use a cotton ball with water to buff to a glass can do your make up in the reflection shine. We also used panty hose to buff holding each side and and back and forth over and over really fast. This helped us prep them, too, for a glass like spit shine. This can help if a shoe needs a gloss finish. Cotton , from an old tee or baby diaper were the best base coat and like the panty hose method way to glass shine. Cotton ball for the final touch. If there’s a nick or gouge in the leather can buff with fine sandpaper used for metal. Then use leather die. Then polish. Thin layers until the space is filled and blends. There’s so many important ways to care for leather. I always start with treating the leather for weather. Passed this down to my son who does similarly for his business shoes. This video is wonderful. Most of your videos make me feel seen as sometimes I felt like the only one interested in the enjoyment of restoration and rehabbing or repurposing items. Thank you for sharing this technique. Well done sir 😊

@carmaela2689 6 ай бұрын

Rajiv, the Renaissance man.

@sitanshusaran 6 ай бұрын

Dave's story put me in tears. Thank You Rajiv, the Renaissance Man.

@Englishroserebecca 6 ай бұрын

Yay Rajiv. Bring back shoe polishing. I see very smart looking elegant men and when I look down to their shoes they have never seen a spot of polish 😂😂😂what a difference it would make.

@fangweilife 6 ай бұрын

I used to get my pocket money by polishing my parents' leather shoes & boots! I loved it back then and now I truly appreciated my parents' self-respect and sense of style

@ekaa5255 6 ай бұрын

Pocket money?!? In elementary school I polished my shoes every Sunday in exchange for 2 shiny new pennies for my penny loafers. Back then I thought I was rich. I was robbed 😂😂

@thegrandoleapiary5392 6 ай бұрын

I feel like Australia as a country has officially made it - Rajiv sporting a pair of RMs!!! So proud right now to be wearing the same boots ❤️

@marionandrews176 6 ай бұрын

A cup of coffee and a Rajiv tutorial video on a Saturday morning… perfection. You were referenced on a recent Susie Anderson Home video titled “6 Ways to Romanticize Your Life at Home”.

@livingonaclaud 5 ай бұрын

Key takeaway: Acts of service is Rajiv's love language 😊 Such a wonderful story at the end, Rajiv! Couldn't agree more about how special those moments are. When we immigrated to the US, I only had one pair of white sneakers that my mom would wash every day for me when I came home from school. My teacher asked my mom one day, amazed at how clean they were, Wow, how many shoes does your little girl have? My mom proudly said one and my teacher was flabbergasted. This video came at the perfect time because my shoes need some polishing - thanks Rajiv.

@Earthy-Artist 6 ай бұрын

Hi Rajiv, wondering would you ever consider doing a Q&A video and answering some subscriber questions? A few of my questions: {-obviously only if you feel comfortable answering them.} 1. 'what is your skin & hair care routine' ? {They look so healthy & radiant} 2. 'Is it your wish to always live alone' ? {sharing may change level of freedom} 3. 'do you see your self perhaps one day moving to the countryside' ? {you appear to love being in such places} 4. "do you see your self one day perhaps adopting a dog' ? {your have expressed a love for them} I used to polish my motorcycle harness boots when I was riding Harley's more often before I got married.

@allysonwind6575 6 ай бұрын

I sold high-end work boots for many years and learned how to clean them, polish and waterproof them! It's a real skill and helps your footwear last a long time!

@hannah7648 2 ай бұрын

Amazing! Would you recommend using a shoe tree or is that just a myth?

@fairycloudz315 5 ай бұрын

My goodness, when you said Mrs. Burke, it transported me back to about 15 years ago, when I took her pottery class and she invited me to go into the art program. My life changed after that, and I will forever be thankful that I got to be taught by her. Thank you! Ps. I also got to meet you once in that sculpture classroom. You were throwing some gorgeous coffee mugs.

@joycewirth3022 6 ай бұрын

My dad was a stickler for shiney shoes. Going to church, then going to his mom's house to visit and to have dinner, his shoes has to look clean and shiney. He also had a brush like the large one you shone. I could remember the sound of it as he "slapped the leather". The shoes reminded me of a tinted mirror so bright in the sunlight. Thank you for sharing the lost art in shoeshining. Jersey Ann from NJ 🌞🌝🌝

@wanderlust4evr995 6 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness you made me teary-eyed! I loved playing in my Dad’s Closet! Lol😂 Dad was an Ol’ Time Family Physician, who never lost his Mother’s Strict English Rules of Etiquette & Elegance. (They would dress up for Sunday Dinner always) Dad wore his Suit & Tie for work, even though he would be sliding into his doctor coat. My favorite treasure was his old Wooden Shoeshine Box with a handle, full of shoeshine tools. It had a shoe lift (a Shoe Horse) to support the shoe so you could shine them easier. But the highlight was his Electric Shoeshine Buffer Machine! It had cone-shaped ends. One side was red, and the other was black bristles. It buffed his shoes to perfection! I am laughing all the way today! This was an epic ‘throw-back’ and tender walk down memory lane! You are such a hoot! Thanks Mr NYC🗽🤍🍎 btw…take us On Broadway🎭The Plaza🎠Serendipity 🍧the MET🎨please…xo

@Earthy-Artist 6 ай бұрын

Those destinations would indeed be fun!

@alisonburgess345 6 ай бұрын

Haha - nice to see a pair of RMs there Rajiv. Made in my home, Australia. They're truly legendary. By the look of em, you're happy with them 🎉

@dianawright8266 6 ай бұрын

My kind of guy, I’m a woman , and I polish my shoes every 6 months And I LOVE IT I PURCHASE A GOID QUALITY SHOE AND KEEP IT A LONG TIME , By keeping them maintained through care

@FairnessFobe 6 ай бұрын

I also prefer to buy good leather shoes & boots. I got a new tin of polish recently & was disgusted at its poor quality. It didn't have the lovely smell I always found reassuring. I had a chat with a cobbler recently where I learned about the best polish that's now available. He said 'but it's more expensive than the cheap supermarket type'. I told him I didn't care, I wanted polish that gave a good result & I'd go there next time.

@doyeworrell1680 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Rajiv. My Dad learned how to polish his boots when he was in the Army, it was like a ritual with him, he could make our old beat up school shoes look 👀 like new. This is a lost art, my husband still has the shoe brush and box that belonged to his father.

@meowyimeow 6 ай бұрын

I used to polish my dad’s dress shoes as part of my allowance. The sound of the horsehair brush against the polish and leather is very nostalgic to me. (The way I was taught was to use the actual bristles against the shoe in a gentle back and forth striking motion. It took longer to get a shine but it was lovely.)

@user-os2zy2dp6j 6 ай бұрын

Using water in polishing shoes is a technique i had never heard of. I love your videos as I always learn something intersting. You're a gem.

@Englishroserebecca 6 ай бұрын

Me too never heard of it but heard the saying. Spit and polish. They did it in the army. Spit on the leather then rub the polish in.

@utahdan231 6 ай бұрын

@@Englishroserebeccayes , I did it at home. My brother did shoes for five of us and we spitted , when short of saliva we used a few drops of water.

@Flyfishtherockies 6 ай бұрын

RM Williams boots are fantastic, I love mine! 10 years + and still going strong

@Jeaninusom1 6 ай бұрын

YAAAAAYYYY! It’s Rajiv time! 🥰

@myrradine 6 ай бұрын

Watching Rajiv’s videos takes me back through time. My Dad’s weekly ritual of polishing his work shoes as I watched avidly. My mom taking pride in daily household rituals. And now, I continue some of those traditions. The simple joys and pride that goes along with knowing you are honoring your parents in some small way…the feeling is overwhelming. Thanks, Rajiv for your wonderfully evocative videos. ❤

@sherrycohen1824 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing a video on this. Most people today don't polish their shoes. It's partly because they view things as disposable and partly because people don't think others will notice. Well, I do! My late father always believed in polishing shoes. He said "If you walk around with shoes that have holes in the soles, people will think you're poor and feel sorry for you. But if you walk around with shoes that are unpolished, people will think you're sloppy." My late father-in-law was happy that when I married his son, I always made sure to polish his shoes. He said that HR managers in his day would always glance at your shoes to size you up as a job candidate.

@user-xr4ds1oi3n 6 ай бұрын

Rajiv you really are one of the most gifted people around and in so many different fields! It's fascinating to watch and learn from your videos. All my love Rebecca

@susanwatson1599 6 ай бұрын

You've taken me back to my days as a police recruit when we were taught how to put a "spit shine' on our real leather boots before morning Parade at police college. Boy they had to pass muster when the Instructors gave you the once over. We used old pantyhose too for the last polish and they always knew who had actually done their own boots by the telltale residue under your index fingernail (no latex gloves ). . . lol. It's nice to see someone taking the time to care for expensive footwear and caring enough to look smart.

@Rose80388 6 ай бұрын

You remind me of my dad and my son so much, but polishing shoes really brought back some great memories of me watching my dad do this. I love your gentleness and all you teach. Thank you! ❤️

@elizzez8240 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! You made me think of my Dad, he grew up in NYC, he taught my brother and I how to polish our shoes. He made a shoe box out of wood. He would stop under the L and get a shin and read the paper. The stories and Memories you brought back ❤

@judithhuntly2375 6 ай бұрын

We used to polish our shoes on a Sunday my dad taught us all how to do it, such a lovely thing to do and I loved going to school on a monday morning with shiny shoes, it made going to school that much better with shiny shoes. Such a simple but meaning-full task 😊. I did learn something new with your tutorial, i have never used water like you did, I will try this next time I polish my shoes. Thank you again for a reminder of a simple but meaningful task ❤

@santinabrothers 6 ай бұрын

Another great video by Rajiv. I loved your singing at the beginning of the video. ( I'm going to listen again after I comment). I also loved the story about your teacher in Toronto. It reminded me of the verse in the Bible, Acts 20:35..It is more blessed to give than to receive.

@Earthy-Artist 6 ай бұрын

The Bible also came to my mind also when Rajiv told his story, what came to mind was the washing of disciples feet which Jesus did.

@santinabrothers 5 ай бұрын

@@Earthy-ArtistAmen! Another good illustration!

@mysteriousu5528 6 ай бұрын

Loved the video thoroughly. I was engrossed and was smiling all ghe way to the end with contentment. Wnen I was young, from late teen to early 20s, I would take the bus to college. There used to be a cobbler right next to the bus stop mending shoes. I would watch him and wonder how he managed his family from the small income(those days). I have a gift (from the invisible man in the sky😅) to befriend anyone from different walks of life and make them feel comfortable with me. So I would interact with him by asking what stuff he was using like needle, thread(BTW I learnt how to sew the torn sandals by watching him😂), polish etc. One day he told me jokingly in Tamil language "Ma, please don't take away my job. This is my bread and butter". I replied "I will never do that. I am just curious to learn". Rajiv, watching you polish brought back all those memories. Your Deutsche is like mine aka angry poetry🤣🤣🤣. I learnt German(Math and Physics are littered with great German minds) when I was in my 20s. Germany is no 1 on my bucket list to visit in Europe. Vielen dank. Auf wiedersehen...

@yvonnerolley9676 6 ай бұрын

You have RMWilliams Australian boots- in Australia the traditional boot polish 118 years old is kiwi polish

@cathyjoy9214 6 ай бұрын

Great to see you looking after a great Aussie Icon; an R M Williams pair of boots xx

@patriciapoole4851 6 ай бұрын

My dad serviced in the Army he would polish his boots I still do my 👞 shoe Thank you for that you are a joy

@kendawg_mcawesome 2 ай бұрын

Polishing shoes is immensely satisfying and a great way to relax the mind. It gives you a strong sense of taking care of your own things, and by extension yourself, all while requiring very little practice, just a minimum of advice or demonstration. And you feel spunky afterward to boot. EDIT: It had never occurred to me how obvious it is that polishing someone else's shoes for them would convey the same feelings of care. I will keep that one in my back pocket.

@DuluthTW 5 ай бұрын

This is such a huge money-saving lesson. Buy high-quality footwear and take proper care of it. Thanks for sharing!

@judithstonier9872 6 ай бұрын

The old army term ,spit and polish, is really this method , when I was a child 70 years ago my Father had two pairs of brogues ,one brown and one black , which he looked after like this for many years and I was taught it too I have an old brush sitting on a shelf which brings back many memories 😊

@ronja2634 5 ай бұрын

Als deutsche Zuschauerin freut es mich dich Deutsch sprechen zu hören. Ich genieße deine herzliche, begeisterte Art die Themen in deinen Videos vorzutragen immer sehr. Bleib so wie du bist! Liebe Grüße aus der Nähe von Frankfurt ☺️

@VictoriaHill-vv3qb 6 ай бұрын

I love shining shoes! When I worked in the costume shop in college, I loved getting to zone out with a row of shoes and a bunch of brushes to polish them all.

@Marybarfield64 6 ай бұрын

This is the exact method my father taught me forty five years ago. I still have the same shoe brush covered with the same piece of cut-off nylons. I’ve never removed it, and my shoes shine up very fast.

@alinamashi 6 ай бұрын

I truly can’t believe that you posted this video, the last couple of months I’ve been dreaming of watching a video of you on the topic of polishing shoes. The Universe heard me, and Rajiv delivered this precious information to us. Thank You, Rajiv, thank you, Universe! 🙏🏾

@LauraPelofske 6 ай бұрын

I've literally been waiting for this video to happen. I have my leather shoes gathered and cleaned, I have my antique shoe brush (also $8), and my assortment of polishes, and I'm ready. Because of course Rajiv cares for his very nice shoes and will tell us how!

@biddydibdab9180 5 ай бұрын

There is something sweet, respectful and caring in polishing your boots before going out with someone. I like the idea a lot.

@ellenlockhart4494 5 ай бұрын

Many decades ago, in a "Reaader's Digest" story, the author's father died. A neighbor came to the house to give his condolences, and said, "I will polish your shoes, everyone's shoes." As he sat, quietly polishing shoes, family members brought him their shoes. The neighbor never said, "What can I do for you?". He was specific, which the grieving family could do what was needed. They were ever grateful for the neighbor's kindness.

@SpecialSP 6 ай бұрын

Back when my daughter was just a baby, I went to spend the weekend with my mother at the house I grew up in. I took her out in the carriage for a walk and saw a dear friend of my grandmother's, who was probably one of the last still alive. I went up her driveway and reintroduced myself as it been 20+ years since she had seen me. I then thanked her for the many memories I had of our tea parties and blueberry picking. She till had the shelves of her cream pitchers that she collected on her travels. My mother told me that whenever she would see Mrs Starr, she would say, "Did I tell you that little Debby came to visit me?" I didn't think my visit would've been that significant. As a rule, we tend to remember the negative things from our past and NOT the positive ones. Those little things make a difference. The same thing happened when I sought out my art teacher who had been with me from 1st grade through high school. I was probably in my late 50s then and I thanked him for his influence on me, particularly because I went to college in my 40s & was an art major. He told me that I was the ONLY student that ever reached out to him … EVER. Your story about your teacher's husband polishing your shoes and how much that still means to you reminded me of my experience. Kindness goes a long way and lasts a lifetime …

@nonnieTerri 5 ай бұрын

He makes me want to polish all the shoes and boots in the house. He’s so inspirational!

@Jani_93 Ай бұрын

Rajiv, es ist so toll, dass du deutsch sprichst. Ich hatte viel Freude beim zuhören. 🎉 liebe Grüße aus Österreich

@StarWarriorMusic 6 ай бұрын

that is such a well worn and well loved pair of RM Williams :) nice quick and easy shine. Nice video!

@jainthorne4136 6 ай бұрын

Oh yay! Another video and when I see the titles I always think "Of course I need to know how to do this"....even when I already know. :) I'm a former Army officer and spent many hours putting a "spit shine" on my boots. Time well spent.

@glitzerfisch8565 6 ай бұрын

Liebe Grüße und Servus aus Düsseldorf! Dear Rajiv, I always thought there is something german going on in your lovely videos ;) because you have some `habits´ which lots of germans have :) I think, you would like my old shoepolish-box ;) And then you suddenly start to speak german - and very good too. Lovely surprise. How long did you live in Germany? Have you got favourite places? Thank you for your special and lovely videos. For me they are calming and inspiring at the same time. Corinna 💚

@angelafick8868 5 ай бұрын

I still love polishing my shoes. It is a habit I began with polishing my school shoes. They where worn but shone and that made them beautiful . The whole polishing process was rewarding. It is uplifting and you cannot beat it you look good if your shoes look good and shiny. Thank you for this video will try the water. ❤

@bernaw.3259 6 ай бұрын

When we were growing up we used to polish our shoes on a Sunday my father shoes were all ways polished. Thank You. 💕💕

@ramlinshoes 5 ай бұрын

My job as a kid was to polish my father's shoes. He taught me all that you say. Good lesson and fun even for a kid.

@user-wi4yg1es3b 6 ай бұрын

This was such an education in polishing shoes. You make something we take for granted so zen and interesting 😌.

@rajivsurendra 6 ай бұрын

My most joyful experiences in life are often while doing these quiet, simple things.

@jilljensenliving 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Rajiv for bringing back the fundamental basics of life. We used to take pride in our appearance. People dressed for travel. Each time I watch one of your videoes, I'm inspired to live life more simply ans consciously.

@DwarfDragonwulf 6 ай бұрын

You always make my mind go peaceful, Thank you, Rajiv

@juliemccormack8389 6 ай бұрын

Good Aussie boots

@sarabaldeschwieler7763 5 ай бұрын

People my age in the UK probably grew up with a parent who did national service ( conscription) and a grandparent who was in ww1 or ww2. We were taught how to polish our shoes thanks to their expertise. The method you showed is I think where the phrase 'Spit and Polish ' come from. Layering the wet with the wax.

@kallistoindrani5689 6 ай бұрын

He really is from another time! All his videos are just so wonderful!

@ritag.1929 5 ай бұрын

Rajiv, you do everything with such care and thought put into it. It is so admirable, when most people are looking for hacks. Please keep making these wonderful videos ❤

@lovelyday04 4 ай бұрын

Yes! This is rare to find these days!

@BigTonyAD 6 ай бұрын

This channel is gold

@arlene9993 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, Rajiv. I appreciate your enthusiasm and joy of simple care. I have my dad’s wooden polishing box and horsehair bristle brushes from the 1940s. They bring joy to the task.

@jenniereinhardt4900 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Rajiv! Sometimes antique shoe trees can be found in shops; they're wonderful for reducing creases in shoes and boots. 😉

@cw2071 6 ай бұрын

You’ve just given me a Sunday afternoon plan 👍🏼

@differentperspective4124 6 ай бұрын

Love, love, love watching this. Thank you Rajiv, your encouragement to care for our things is invaluable

@sarahkarns5713 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I was never taught how to do this and learning from you makes it more fun.

@elizabethcumberbatch227 6 ай бұрын

I am amazed at how much you know and care about. All of my gifts are handmade one of a kind gifts .I hope that they are keepsakes for the person receiving it. Right now, I am in the process of making a wedding present for a very dear friend.

@silviaolvera9284 6 ай бұрын

Rajiv..Mi abuelo era un peluquero, muy pobre, pero TODOS los días limpiaba y pulía sus zapatos. En lo personal, cuando miro a un hombre instintivamente me fijo en sus zapatos .Gracias Rajiv..trajiste lindos recuerdos a mi memoria❤

@LotusLady70 4 ай бұрын

Aww ,this brought back memories of my Dad😭Thank You 😊

@lululand1653 6 ай бұрын

Who knew watching you polish boots would bring the child-like smile to my face. Danke schoen Rajiv for for educating and entertaining me at the same time.

@teenamaria0718 6 ай бұрын

How can you just not love this guy?!! 😊❤. I look forward to his videos whether they apply to me or not.

@bonnerdebbie 6 ай бұрын

Dave must be a wonderful man!! I enjoy polishing my boots. Thanks Rajiv!

@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107 5 ай бұрын

I really dislike the smell of turpentine. Gives me a banging headache in seconds of smelling it. Love love a polished leather shoe or boot evening when it is worn. That was joyful to watch . Thank you. I love the story of Dave polishing your shoes.

@carolking6355 6 ай бұрын

How I love your your blogs. I remember you always re joy and hope even in my 80s. Thank you. ❤

@MP-oz7yk 5 ай бұрын

Oh my! I almost cried with your story about Dave polishing your shoes...what a true gift.

@Esther-ps3vx 6 ай бұрын

Now I want to buy shoe polish. Watching your videos is therapy for me. I wait for your videos. You are amazing and one talented person. Thank you, Rajiv for all the videos.

@AmbrosiaK 6 ай бұрын

I did my own little before and after clicking, What a difference! Thanks for helping our fast paced world appreciate a little bit more.

@tamerinkelly7693 5 ай бұрын

Excellent!! I am fanatic about polishing my shoes & boots but I never knew about using water with the polish. Thank you for an another great show!

@debcarroll8192 6 ай бұрын

I have my dad's old shoeshine box, and I love polishing my shoes. It brings my shoes back to life, and brings back happy memories of my dad, too.

@cathyellis248 6 ай бұрын

Wow, how fabulous was that!! Thank you. You're a very special young man! God.bless you!

@FairnessFobe 6 ай бұрын

As always Rajiv. A good video. Enjoyable, educational & relaxing. I still polished my shoes. I grew up seeing my father polish his & he taught me how to do it. I'm not as fussy as you are. I just do it the way I was taught as a child. I've always had shoe polish at my disposal, rags, polishing pads & my father's original old brushes. I use them they work & I like that they are natural bristles set in wooden frames. Your technique differs from mine but next time, I'll try yours. Like you, I love how they shine when done & know there's more life left in them.

@susanstewart1402 6 ай бұрын

Life is beautiful! Thank you Rajiv .. my husband and I love your wonderful videos.

@zzzyphi 6 ай бұрын

Rajiv, just want to say that I’m always watching your videos with a smile on my face. Thanks for all this positive energy ❤ Loves from a Turkish living actually in Paris.

@charlesblack1086 6 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video! I now know how to do it properly. Thank you Rajiv. :)

@monikazweifel777 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic lesson ❤

@deborahd4310 6 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos. Who knew that shining shoes can be turned into art. And what a sweet memory you have about Dave shining your shoes.

@Suboptimalconditions 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for always being so awesome ❤ you are such a blessing.

@LavenderandLinen 6 ай бұрын

Another one of those things that I didn’t realize that I was interested in until I saw Rajiv instruct on it! ❤

@ranji8084 6 ай бұрын

Another very nice how to video. Great job Rajiv most people struggles nowadays to know how to polish or even thinking to polish. This was very common thing to polish with older generations. I don’t see or hear younger generations doing it. Pushing also keep the leather nice and soft and last longer. 👏