Things You'll Need:
- Soft Brushes
- Shoe Shining/cleaning Kits
- Shoe Inserts
- Shoelaces
- Shokeepers
- Athletic Shoe Cleaners
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Step 1
Prepare a solution of water and a neutral cleaner (such as liquid dish-washing detergent or another mild product).
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Step 2
Remove laces and inserts and rinse the shoes with water inside and out.
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Step 3
Use a soft brush and the cleaning solution to scrub every part of both shoes, including liners and insoles.
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Step 4
Remove scuff marks with a white nylon-backed scrub pad.
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Step 5
Rinse the shoes thoroughly with water.
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Step 6
Stuff the shoes with paper (not newspaper'the ink will run and make a mess) to absorb excess water and to help the shoes keep their shape. Allow them to drip-dry.
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Step 7
Wash the laces in a load of laundry. Allow the inserts to air out, and apply baking soda to them if they're smelly.
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Step 8
Replace the inserts and laces after the shoes dry completely.
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Step 9
Apply white cream shoe polish to white leather parts and black polish to black leather parts.
Comments
jpark0421 said
on 12/26/2008 when you say rinse the shoes with the solution
let's say the solution is inside a bath tub
do you dunk the shoes into the bathtub
or like. soak a towel with the solution and just rinse the shoes?
darsco said
on 9/11/2008 all great ideas, but how can i get the mesh part of my hand-me-down Nike Shox to look white again?
rfeather said
on 6/20/2008 I just tried the baby wipe on my k-swiss after a heavy night out drinking. I had all sorts of spirits down them and now there looking brand new. Great idea!!!
kittyboo said
on 6/7/2008 A "baby wipe" will do nicely in a crunch (before school, etc.) and works wonders on soft fabric velour-type auto upholstery. You MAY be amazed. If you have time, take out the laces (like your mom used to)- I use the sink in the 1/2 bath, warm water and mild soap, let soak a few minutes and then work them around in your hand (washboard-style). They'll be dry in a couple of hours or hang in the sun for even BRIGHTER WHITE!!! Then take that time to call your mom.(she worries).
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