How To Clean Shoes That Got Wet
Always remember to wipe the stain off and not to pour any liquid on the shoe.
How to clean shoes that got wet. Buff scuffs away with a wet. If you don t have a polish that matches white athletic shoes or today s rainbow of colors wet a soft cloth with water and dip it in a bit of baking soda. Finally wash the white shoes with clean water. Also air white shoes in a cool dry and ventilated place not in the air. For wet marks including color or salt first clean suede with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water.
The newspaper will draw out any moisture in your shoes and attempt to save them. If your shoes are soaking wet pack them full with tissue paper so they don t shrink as they dry. Allow to dry and then buff again with a clean cloth. To dry wet running shoes simply yank out the insoles crumple up a few sheets of your daily news and stuff away. Once your shoes are dry rub them with a soft cloth.
When the shoes are dry brush away any dirt or mud with a nylon brush. You ll be shocked at the amount of water just a couple of sheets of paper in each shoe will pull out. If you have surgical alcohol then use it to remove the water stains on the leather. Thus you can first pour 3 5 drops of pure blue ink into clear water so that the water turns light blue when washing white shoes. If you spot any stains scrub the shoe in a circular motion with a suede eraser.
Alternatively a few drops of vodka can also be helpful to remove water stains effectively. Wad up smaller pieces and then stuff your shoes full. Then put the white shoes in the water and soak them for 10 minutes. Gently rub the scuffed area and wipe away the residue with a clean cloth. Finish cleaning your shoes by applying a suede protecting spray to prevent future damage.
Dry soaked shoes with a newspaper. Once you get your shoes somewhat free of any dirt or grime find a newspaper.