How to Remove Scuff Marks from Dress Shoes

The bad thing about dress shoes are the black scuff marks that seem to accumulate on the front of the shoes. There is a very easy way to remove them, and you can also carry this fix with you to use as-needed.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Shoes with scuff marks
• Cotton balls, soft cloth or paper towel
• Clinique clarifying lotion #2

1. Find a pair of shoes that has scuff marks that you can’t seem to remove.

2. Take two cotton balls, a dry soft cloth, a small piece of paper towel or, in a pinch, a couple squares of toilet paper. Apply some of the Clinique Clarifying Lotion #2 on which ever item you have decided to use. You won’t need too much; a little bit goes a long way.

3. Gently rub the scuff mark in a circular motion. Check your cotton ball or whatever you are using for the residue of the scuff mark.

4. Turn the cotton balls, or whatever you are using, to the clean side and gently wide the remaining residue from your shoes.

5. Put on your shoes and be joyous that the hideous black marks are no more. Also, notice that the Clarifying Lotion will dry amazingly quickly.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also try eye make-up remover for this, but some are oil-based and can leave oil residue on your shoes.
• The Clinique Clarifying Lotion #2 works the best out of all of the Clarifying Lotions because it isn’t too harsh or too weak.
• Try buying a small size Clarifying Lotion and then ask the sales associate if they have a small sample bottle that you can use for traveling. This way you can carry a small bottle with you or keep it in your vehicle.

[mommafaith]

on 1/31/2008 Good question Karen. Not all clarifying lotion or other astringents contain witch hazel. Using regular witch hazel can leave your shoes looking dried, streaked, or tired looking. I have found that the combination of ingredients in Clinique's #2 lotion worked the best. Plus, a little bit goes a long way, so a large bottle will last a long time (if stored properly).
Thanks for the comment!

[kikkilu]

on 1/24/2008 sounds great. just wish to know: isn't all clarifying solution primarily made of witch hazel? that's a lot less expensive, if clinique's main ingredient is witch hazel, purchased at any drug store.

[NanasPlace]

on 1/21/2008 Great Idea, I will need to try it.

[Toshabntz]

on 1/21/2008 I never thought of that. I will have to try it. Thanks for the article.