How to Clean Shoes With Windex

Wipe the Windex away to prevent spots.

Leather, including patent leather, is a durable material, making it ideal for the construction of shoes. After several years of wearing shoes through mud puddles, dirt and grime, leather loses its natural sheen. Windex cleans windows and mirrors by removing fingerprints, dust and grime to reveal the surface’s natural shine. Use Windex to clean and restore your leather and patent leather shoes' shine for a fraction of the cost of several leather cleaning products.

Things You'll Need

• Microfiber cloths

Instructions

1. Hit the shoes' soles against one another to remove any loose dirt and mud. Dampen a microfiber cloth and wipe of the leather or patent leather shoes to loosen the mud and dirt further.

2. Wet a microfiber cloth with Windex. Wipe down the entire surface of the shoe with the cloth, including to the soles and under the tongue. Apply pressure to remove any difficult stains.

3. Allow the Windex to remain for three to four minutes before buffing the shoes with a dry microfiber cloth to restore the leather’s shine.