Cleaning How To Clean Shoes

Date Published:

03/10/2008

Shoe worship is the religion of our age so show your devotion by keeping yours in tip-top shape.

Banish odours by sprinkling bicarbonate of soda inside shoes. Shake it out before wearing them, though.

Dry wet shoes by stuffing them with newspaper or kitchen towels and leaving them to air away from direct heat. Never put shoes away unless they are dry.

Clean shoes with a damp cloth and appropriate shoe polish regularly to preserve the leather (or other materials).

Remove white salt marks from leather by wiping with a mild white vinegar solution.

Clean suede shoes with soapy water and a nail brush. Rinse and blot dry. Use a suede brush to lift the pile and keep the shoes free of dust.

I slip a scented dryer sheet in the bottom of the garbage can, in stinky shoes, in the sofa cushions, beside the cat litter pan, in front of my osculating floor fan and in my linen closet for a nice fresh scent throughout the whole house.
Posted by Helen_Fortune

To get dirty running shoes clean use a toothbrush with whitening toothpaste and scrub. Clean off with a damp cloth, works every time!
Posted by Amber55

To remove grease stains from leather shoes smooth a coating of glue from a puncture outfit (rubber solution) over the stain. Leave for 24 hours then peel off.
Posted by pamtips

Spray ‘spray & wash’ on tennis shoes and wash them in the washer and your tennis shoes will shine.
Posted by Doggirl3

To get your patent white shoes clean, use a little non-acetone nail polish remover on them. Buff with a aerosol furniture polish sprayed on a soft cloth. They will look like new, also use the furniture polish on high gloss black shoes. It takes out scratches and gives a high shine while repelling dust. Keep polishing wipes at your desk to clean your shoes. You'll always look spiffy!
Posted by HondaShadowGrl

Shoes got a soaking on the way home? Don’t stick them on the radiator like I did. They still feel nice crispy when I put them on. I’ve since discovered that patience and some paper stuffed into them is a much better solution, although drying may take a few days.
Posted by scumbegone

Pongy trainers? Fill an old sock with tea and a couple of drops of tea tree oil, a natural antibacterial. Leave in your shoes overnight.
Posted by twinklyrach

Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

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