How to Brush Your Shoes Three Different Ways

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   Please use a damp cloth to clean your shoes. Some of the dirt or dust on your shoes may have clumped together and can be easily removed by soaking them in water. Remove any hefty particles of dirt or grime with a damp rag or roll of paper towel. [1]

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   To a mixture of 1 teaspoon (4 Mix 1 tablespoon (9. 9 mL) of detergent with 1 cup (240 mL) of water. Make sure to use a plastic bowl or Tupperware container that you don't mind getting soapy when making your mixture. Please use a mild detergent without bleach. [2]

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   Use a toothbrush to scrub the bottoms of your shoes with this concoction. The entire sole of your shoe can be treated with this mixture. Use the toothbrush to scrub the soles of your shoes vigorously, paying special attention to any particularly dirty spots. When the bristles of the toothbrush become dirty, dunk it repeatedly into the water solution. [3]

   Caution: Keep all detergent off the uppers of your leather shoes. Harmful effects of detergent on leather

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   Scrub the mud and grime from your shoes with a clean towel. Wipe the grime from the soles of your shoes with a clean cloth. You should wait until they are dry to put them back on, as moisture could make you slip. [4]

   • If you have time, let your shoes air dry overnight.

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   Add 1 (four) Mix 1/4 teaspoon (9 mL) of detergent into 1 cup (240 mL) of water. Take advantage of the laundry soap you already have at home. Combine the detergent and water in a bowl or Tupperware that you don't mind getting soiled. [5]

   • Launder with a mild detergent that doesn't contain bleach.
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   Scrub the dirty areas of your shoes with a toothbrush dipped in the solution. Soak the toothbrush in the detergent water, and then use it to scrub the soiled areas of your shoes. Scrub the area thoroughly by moving the brush in a circular motion while applying firm pressure on the bristles. Each and every component of the shoe is open to your custom blend. [6]

   To prevent dirt from spreading, it is recommended that you focus on cleaning your shoes, particularly the toes.

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   Remove soap residue with a wet sponge. Rinse the areas where your detergent mixture was used with a clean sponge drenched in cool water. Check to see if any soap residue is still on your footwear. [7]

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   Delay the process of shoe drying so they can dry naturally. To avoid mildew, dry your shoes in the sun or a cool, dry place. Before putting them away or rewearing them, make sure they're completely dry. [8]

   • Shoe shrinkage and warping have been linked to using a dryer.

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   Blend 2 parts water with 1 part bleach. Diluting bleach prevents it from staining white sneakers when cleaning them. Create a bleach solution by combining water and bleach in a plastic bowl you don't mind getting stained. [9]

   • Put on some gloves to keep your hands safe while you work.

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   Scrub your shoes with a toothbrush dipped in your concoction. When wearing all-white sneakers, there is no need to worry about scuffs or other discolorations. Scrub the dirtiest parts of your shoes with a toothbrush and then give them a quick once-over with the rest of the toothbrush bristles. [10]

   • You shouldn't bleach your shoes if they have any color other than white. There is a chance that you will stain your shoes' colored parts.
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   Get some warm water and wash your shoes. Run your shoes under warm water in the sink or bathtub to remove the bleach and make them wearable again. Be sure to give them a good rinsing to remove any traces of bleach. [11]

   • Bleach can be rinsed down the drain without risk so long as no ammonia is poured down it immediately after. Ammonia and bleach make a toxic gas that can render you unconscious if inhaled.

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   Don't wear your shoes until they've had time to air out. To dry your shoes, place them on a towel in direct sunlight or a cool, dry area of your home. Keep them out for a while, preferably overnight, until you can touch them without getting wet. [12]

   • A mildew problem could develop if damp shoes were stored.

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