Give your worn out old shoes a makeover without expensive products. From Leather shoes to canvas shoes we will cover the most common shoe types and their methods of cleaning.

Leather Shoes 

For leather shoes, clean off any dirt by wiping with a solution of equal parts water and white vinegar. When the shoes are completely dry rub them over with a soft cloth. Buff away scuffs in the leather using a wet cloth dipped into baking soda. Wipe this off and buff again as needed.

Suede shoes 

Suede shoes should never be cleaned with water! The best method is to use a nailbrush or scrub brush and buff stains away by brushing in one direction. Once you have removed most of the surface dirt apply slightly more pressure and continue to work out any deeper stains. For very difficult to remove stains use a white cloth to rub some white vinegar on the spot. Vinegar can also be used over the whole shoe to brighten the suede as it will not leave stains. Use vinegar over the whole shoe to brighten the suede

Canvas Shoes 

Canvas shoes should have excess dirt scrubbed off with a toothbrush. Next make a paste of equal parts baking soda and water and scrub the soles of the shoes using the toothbrush. Next put your shoes inside a pillow case or bag or even just a tshirt. Put this on a cold wash in your washing machine with half the usual amount of detergent. Leave the shoes to air dry as a dryer could shrink the materials. 

Running shoes 

As with the canvas shoes, clean off excess dirt with a toothbrush. Next, mix a solution of one tablespoon of detergent to half a pint of water. Use this solution to scrub the mesh and rubber parts of the shoe. Do not use this on foam parts of the shoe. Next use a wet cloth to wash off any excess suds. Clean laces with delicates in the washing machine.

Flip Flops 

Flip Flops are the easiest to clean. Wet them with warm water and then cover in baking soda. Use a toothbrush to remove the baking soda. Follow this with another rinse of warm water and your flip flops should be clean. 

These are some of the most common shoe types. For more great tips and tricks check out our blog and social media pages. If you’re in need of an affordable and reliable cleaner look no further than Cleanhome. Call today for a quick quote. 

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