How to Use Bananas to Shine Shoes

Shining your shoes can be a messy process that includes chemical laden products, stains on your hands and a harsh odor that never seems to leave your shoes, but now, you can leave that all behind. Banana peels are great to use for a quick and easy buffer for your favorite pair of shoes. Using banana peels is fast, easy and leaves no mess or unpleasant odor.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Banana
• Scissors or knife

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.

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.

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.

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.