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shoe shiner

A professional who cleans and polishes footwear for customers. Respnsibilities include:

  • Removes surface dirt, using brush.
  • Removes grime and old polish or wax from leather footwear, using brush or sponge dipped in cleaning fluid or soapy water.
  • Applies coating of polish by hand or using dauber, and polishes leather, using brushes and cloths.
  • Buffs buck or suede footwear with sandpaper or wire brush to clean areas or raise nap.
  • Applies liquid dressing or dry wax by hand or dauber, and brushes surface to remove excess.
  • Applies liquid dressing to fabric areas of footwear to restore appearance of cloth.
  • Coats edges of sole and heel with sole dressing, using dauber or sponge.
  • May dye or tint footwear.
  • May brush lint from patron's clothing, using whiskbroom.
  • May assist customers with wraps.
  • May sweep and mop floors, dust and polish furnishings, and wash windows.
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