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Discoloration of the rubber sole of the shoe is usually caused by the accumulation of sand and dirt. This makes the shoes look old, but you can refresh your shoes with just a little effort. The soles, when cleaned, can make the shoe look new longer and save you some time in not having to buy new shoes yet.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use baking soda and laundry soap

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   Get rid of dirt on shoes. If your shoes are particularly dirty, you may have to start by taking your shoes outdoors and smashing two shoes together to knock out large patches of dirt. If you leave the mud on your shoes, it will take much longer to clean.
   • Make sure to break your shoes outside to prevent dirt from getting inside.
   • You may need to use a butter knife or a key to remove the mud from the grooves in the sole.

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   Use a dry brush to remove loose soil. Before you scrub the rubber part of your shoe, you need to brush or scrape off any loose dirt that has stuck to your shoe. The more dry you brush, the less likely you are to wash off dirt and dirt on your shoes.
   • Don't worry too much about scrubbing your shoes. If the dirt does not come off immediately, you can use detergent to treat it later.
   • Use a dry brush like a toothbrush. You should not use a wire brush to avoid damaging the rubber soles of the shoes.

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   Mix 1 part baking soda with 1 part liquid laundry soap. Depending on what you need to clean, you probably don't need a lot of baking soda or soap.Start with 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of soapy water and mix well in a small bowl. You can easily add the ingredients later if you don't see enough.
   • Baking soda acts as a frictional and helps the soap clean away dirt and dirt.
   • Avoid using detergents that contain bleach.

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   Scrub the rubber sole with the detergent mixture just mixed. Spread the baking soda and soap mixture over the rubber part of the shoe with a brush and scrub it. A circular scrub is often the most effective way to remove dirty soil.
   • Avoid using this mixture on the fabric of your shoes, as baking soda can be difficult to shake off.
   • You can mix the soap and water mixture separately to clean the fabric part of the shoe.

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   Use a rag or other sponge to wash off the rubber. Once you have rubbed the cleaning mixture thoroughly into the rubber sole of the shoe, you need to use a sponge or other rag to soak in clean water, then rub all over the sole, remember to wash the rag after each scrub operation until clean. of course.
   • If not washed off, the leftover cleaning mixture can cause the rubber to discolor.
   • The soap left on the shoe also makes the shoe very slippery and dangerous.

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   Dry shoes thoroughly. Once you've washed the soap on your shoes, use a clean towel to wipe the rubber sole before putting on the shoes. Once the shoes are completely dry, you will better know the effect of the mixture used and can be rinsed again if needed.
   • Shoes can start to smell if left wet.
   • Wet shoes can be dangerous to walk, so make sure your shoes are completely dry and free of soap before you put them on.
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Method 2 of 3: Soak the rubber sole of the shoe

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   Fill the tray with water to about 2 cm. Find a tray large enough to fit the shoes, then fill the tray with enough water to cover the rubber sole. Be sure to use warm, clean, water-free water.
   • Don't forget that the water rises when you put the shoes in the tray.
   • If necessary, you can soak one shoe at a time.

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   Mix dish soap into water. Once you've filled the tray to the right level, pour a little mild detergent into the water and stir well. Dishwashing detergent will increase cleaning efficiency when soaking the sole, as stains cannot decompose if you only use water.
   • If they are white shoes with white rubber soles, you can use a very small amount of bleach instead of dish soap.

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   Soak the sole for a few minutes. Let the rubber sole of the shoe submerge in water for a few minutes. This will give the dirt and grime time to come off, and the rest will also be easier to clean.
   • Be sure to check to make sure only the rubber is submerged in the water.
   • You can soak for more than 15 minutes if the sole is too dirty.

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   Brush off remaining stains with a brush. After you have soaked for a while, you can remove the shoes and use soapy water to scrub any stains that are still on the sole. Avoid using the iron brush, as it can damage the shoes.
   • If necessary, you can soak your shoes again after this step.
   • If using bleach solution, you should wear gloves to avoid skin irritation.
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Method 3 of 3: Use nail polish remover to remove scratches

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   Remove any mud on the rubber part first. Nail polish remover can be very effective at removing discolored stains, even stains on rubber parts, but not a good choice if shoes are muddy or shoes are not white.
   • You may need to wash the rubber part of the shoe using one of the other methods before using nail polish remover to treat the scratches.
   • Do not use nail polish remover on the fabric part of the shoe.

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   Dip a cotton ball in the nail polish remover. While there are several materials you can use to apply nail polish remover to the sole, cotton is the best shape and size for cleaning the soles walls and the smaller rubber parts of the shoe. shoes.
   • You may need to wear gloves when using nail polish remover.
   • You will need lots of cotton balls if your shoes are dirty.

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   Scrub the scratches. Use a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover to scrub any scratches on the rubber sole. When you finish rubbing, you may notice that the entire part you have rubbed will be lighter in color than the rest of the sole.
   • Scrub any major scratches before moving on to cleaning the entire sole.
   • You may need to use more than one cotton ball to remove adhering scratches.

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   Clean the rest of the sole. When the scratches and stains on the sole are clean, you can wipe the entire sole of the shoe with a cotton ball soaked in it, making sure to scrub it thoroughly if needed.
   • If you do not wipe the entire sole, there will be some discoloration on the shoe compared to the lighter parts you have just rubbed.
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Advice

• Avoid using soaps or detergents that contain bleach unless you are cleaning white shoes.
• Be sure to wash your shoes thoroughly, otherwise they will be extremely slippery.
• Once the shoes are clean, you can use nail polish remover to treat the scratches, if any.
• You may need to go through the cleaning routine more than once to make your shoes look new again.