Using your cotton cloth, carefully dip it in water, then firmly press the cloth where the polish is applied.

Buff the location.

You do not need to use a separate cloth for this process. In fact its better to use the same cloth for both the water and the shoe shine.

A good strategy when buffing is to rotate the cloth in little circles while pressing against the shoe. You will need to spend approximately 2-3 minutes, for every inch of material, or until satisfied.