How to Remove Scuff Marks From White Leather Tennis Shoes Using Home Remedies

Remove scuffs from tennis shoes with an eraser.

Scuff marks accumulate on shoes sometimes, and when the dark scuffs show up on white tennis shoes they quickly makes the shoes look dirty and worn out. However, the scuffs are fairly easy to remove, and most tennis shoes can be tossed into the washing machine on occasion to whiten and brighten them. The right cleaning routine will keep the shoes looking like new for a long time.

Things You'll Need

• Pencil eraser
• Cleaning eraser
• Laundry detergent
• White vinegar

Instructions

1. Scrub a pencil eraser or cleaning eraser over the tennis shoes. Either of these types of erasers removes most if not all of the scuff mark residue.

2. Read the care tag on the shoe label to determine of the shoes are machine washable. If they are, remove the laces from the shoes and place both the shoes and laces into the washing machine.

3. Run a small wash load with half a cap of laundry detergent and 2 cups of white vinegar. The vinegar will help brighten and clean the shoes. Use a warm water wash cycle.

4. Place the shoes flat to air dry and lay the laces flat out to dry.

References

• Mrs. Clean: Scuff Marks and Heel Marks -- Floor Stain Tips
• The Vinegar Institute: Uses and Tips