How to Properly Clean Dirty Pumps? | yohana
We know the icky white residue you speak of and, girl, we hate it, too! But worry not, your poor suede pumps still stand a chance with the help of cobbler expert and owner of Shoe Rescue, Sandra Dale. And just because we empathize with true shoe love—remember when J.Lo dedicated an entire song to Louboutins?—we dug up the best shoe solutions for mud splotches and oil stains, too.
Once you find yourself with stained shoes, Dale's first step is to, "Get right on it! Don't throw them in the back of your closet, and don't let it sit!" For a suede shoe with salt grime your best bet is to, "Make a solution of one cup white vinegar and one cup water and rub the stain gently until it is gone," advises Dale.
If you accidentally have an oil spill—think anything from spilled salad dressing to stepping into a puddle slick with car oil—you'll need a key kitchen ingredient to treat the spot. For leather shoes, Dale says to, "Sprinkle cornstarch over the offending oil stain and rub the spot briskly. Repeat until the stain is demolished." As for your suede footwear, using a suede brush is your best bet, and for any canvas kicks, just toss 'em in the washing machine.
Now lets talk mud. It may sound paradoxical, but Dale tells me the first step is to set the shoes out in the sun and let the mud completely dry. I know you're thinking that'll just let the mud bake in, but it actually helps! Next, chip off the large chunks as best you can with a blunt knife. For the remaining dirty marks, use baby wipes to spot clean your leather kicks and use your trusty suede brush on suede shoes.
Now that you've got the know-how, get to saving those soles!
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Once you find yourself with stained shoes, Dale's first step is to, "Get right on it! Don't throw them in the back of your closet, and don't let it sit!" For a suede shoe with salt grime your best bet is to, "Make a solution of one cup white vinegar and one cup water and rub the stain gently until it is gone," advises Dale.
If you accidentally have an oil spill—think anything from spilled salad dressing to stepping into a puddle slick with car oil—you'll need a key kitchen ingredient to treat the spot. For leather shoes, Dale says to, "Sprinkle cornstarch over the offending oil stain and rub the spot briskly. Repeat until the stain is demolished." As for your suede footwear, using a suede brush is your best bet, and for any canvas kicks, just toss 'em in the washing machine.
Now lets talk mud. It may sound paradoxical, but Dale tells me the first step is to set the shoes out in the sun and let the mud completely dry. I know you're thinking that'll just let the mud bake in, but it actually helps! Next, chip off the large chunks as best you can with a blunt knife. For the remaining dirty marks, use baby wipes to spot clean your leather kicks and use your trusty suede brush on suede shoes.
Now that you've got the know-how, get to saving those soles!
fashionsandmode.blogspot.com
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