How to Remove Salt From Shoes - Step-by-step process on how to remove salt stains from your shoes using two simple ingredients!
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We've had so much snow lately that the salt trucks have been out in full force on the roadways, and every sidewalk and parking lot around town are stained with salt. . .just like my boots and shoes.
I wear these boots pretty much every day of the week because they go with everything and they're so easy to slip on. The winter, however, has been wreaking havoc on them.
And take a look at the heels!?
Uggh. If your shoes or boots look like mine do, I'm pretty sure you're here because you want to find a solution to get them looking polished and new again.
Well, you're in the right place and, believe it or not, all you're going to need are a couple ingredients to get those salt stains out for good.
How to Remove Salt From Shoes
To get your shoes or boots looking like new again, gather these materials and ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Cotton balls
Start by adding the vinegar to the water. Technically, you could use just vinegar but the smell will be very strong and it will last for days. Don't do it. I speak from experience.
Mixing it with the water will help dilute the vinegar a bit and the scent will be much more subtle.
Soak a cotton ball in the solution and start gently dabbing the cotton ball onto the salt stains on your shoes.
You'll see the salt start disappearing immediately.
I set the boots side by side again so you could see the difference after I treated the boot on the right with the vinegar and water mixture.
It literally took me just a couple minutes to clean up my boots, and they looked so much better than before.
Your best bet is to get the salt removed as quickly as possible so it doesn't have time to "set in." Good luck with those salt stains and please share your results in the comments!
How to Remove Salt From Shoes
Materials
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Cotton balls
Instructions
- Start by adding the vinegar to the water. Technically, you could use just vinegar but the smell will be very strong and it will last for days. Don't do it. I speak from experience.
- Mixing it with the water will help dilute the vinegar a bit and the scent will be much more subtle.
- Soak a cotton ball in the solution and start gently dabbing the cotton ball onto the salt stains on your shoes.
- You'll see the salt start disappearing immediately.
Notes
- Dilute Vinegar Solution: Combining vinegar with water helps to dilute its strong scent while maintaining its effectiveness in removing salt stains from shoes. This ensures a more pleasant odor during and after the cleaning process.
- Gentle Application: Use a gentle dabbing motion with the vinegar solution-soaked cotton ball to avoid damaging the material of your shoes. Patience and care will help effectively lift the salt stains without causing any harm.
- Regular Maintenance: To prevent the buildup of salt stains on your shoes, make it a habit to clean them regularly, especially during winter or rainy seasons when salt is commonly used for de-icing. Promptly removing salt residue helps preserve the condition and appearance of your footwear.
J. Ann Neill
Fantastic solutions to real everyday problems. Thank You