Monday, June 11, 2012

How to remove a stain from shoes

We try all ways to salvage a pair of shoes for many reasons, comfy shoes, lucky shoes, wedding shoes. One common problem we encounter would be scuff marks on shoes.

To remove a stain from leather shoes:
  1. Squeeze some non-gel toothpaste on a soft cloth or microfiber
  2. Rub the stain
  3. Rinse with a mildly damp cloth 
  4. Wipe dry immediately
  5. Let it air dry
Do not sun the leather shoes as it may crack

 To remove a stain from vinyl shoes, plastic shoes:
  1. Rub the scuff marks with a clean pencil eraser, OR
  2. Clean off the scuff with some non-gel toothpaste and wipe clean with a soft cloth, OR
  3. Rub the scuff marks with lighter fluid and wipe clean with a soft cloth, OR
  4. Rub the scuff marks with some methyl silicate fluid and wipe clean with a soft cloth
  5. Finally, let it air dry

 To remove scuff marks on patent leather:
  1. Rub the scuff marks with a clean pencil eraser, OR
  2. Clean off the scuff with some non-gel toothpaste and wipe clean with a soft cloth, OR
  3. Rub the scuff marks with lighter fluid and wipe clean with a soft cloth, OR
  4. Rub the scuff marks with some methyl silicate fluid and wipe clean with a soft cloth
  5. Finally, let it air dry

To remove a stain from canvas shoes:
  1. Scrub the mark with upholstery cleaner or cleanser, OR
  2. Scrub the mark with non-gel toothpaste, OR
  3. Scrub the mark with laundry detergent
  4. Finally, let it air dry

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