Things You'll Need:
- Banana
- Scissors or knife
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Step 1
Peel a banana and enjoy the tasty fruit. To shine your shoes, it is best to use a slightly green banana peel as the inside of the skin will not 'shed' as much, and is drier than a fully ripe banana.
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Step 2
Cut both of the ends off of the peel and cut the skin into easy to use pieces. A knife will do; however, scissors are the best tool for the job.
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Step 3
Rub the peel in circular motions into your shoes. Banana peel can be used on virtually any type of shoe, from leather to vinyl. Replace the old peel with a new piece as it begins to become thin. Once all of the scratches are removed and the shoes are evenly coated, allow them to set for just a few minutes.
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Step 4
Buff the surface of your shoes to a shiny polish using a clean soft cloth. It is important to choose a cloth that will not shed, such as paper towel, which will stick to the surface and do not polish as well. A small piece of linen or an old cotton t-shirt works great. Reapply banana peel to any area you feel needs it and look at your shoes shine.
