Revealing 5 ways to clean rubber shoe soles to make them as bright as new

Rubber shoe soles often become yellowed and dirty, causing loss of aesthetics during use. At times like this, do not ignore the 5 ways to clean rubber shoe soles in the article below to help the shoe soles clean and beautiful as new!

1. How to clean rubber shoe soles with baking soda and detergent

Soap contains mild detergents, combined with baking soda to create friction, stimulating the process of removing stains, from which this mixture helps to effectively remove stains on shoe soles.

Materials to prepare:

• Baking soda powder.
• Washing powder.
• Special brush or toothbrush.
• Clean, soft towels.
• Clean water (use warm water to clean stains faster).

Implementation process:

• Step 1: Clean the mud on the shoe sole: Use a dry brush to brush off the mud on the surface of the shoe sole and pry each groove under the sole to remove all dust.
• Step 2: Mix baking soda and soap: Add equal amounts of baking soda and soap to warm water and stir well. Depending on the number of shoe soles that need to be cleaned, you can mix the mixture in the appropriate amount.
• Step 3: Use a specialized brush to take a little of the mixture and brush it onto the surface of the rubber sole. You should brush in a circular motion to help clean the stain faster.
• Step 4: Rinse the shoe soles with clean water to remove any remaining cleaning mixture. Then, you should dry the shoes and let them dry in a cool place before using.

Note:

• Do not use this mixture on the upper part of the shoe (especially fabric shoes) because this mixture will be difficult to wash when it penetrates the fabric. You can mix the detergent with warm water to clean the rest of the shoe.
• Shoes can smell if left wet, so after cleaning the soles, wipe and dry them before storing.
• Do not use soap containing bleach because it will remove the original color of the shoes.

2. Soak rubber shoe soles with dishwashing liquid

Dishwashing liquid contains acidic compounds that can clean stubborn stains. When the rubber soles are yellowed or dirty, you can soak the soles in a cleaning solution to clean them.

Materials to prepare:

• Tray/basin is larger than shoe size
• Dishwashing liquid
• Special brush or toothbrush
• Warm water
• Clean, dry, soft towel.

Implementation process:

• Step 1: Clean dirt on the soles and between the shoes.
• Step 2: Pour warm water into the tray, the water level in the tray is approximately the height of the shoe sole. Then, mix dishwashing liquid into the tray of water.
• Step 3: Place the shoe sole that needs to be soaked in the water tray, soak for about 2-5 minutes. Be careful to place the shoe sole carefully, only the rubber sole of the shoe is submerged in water.
• Step 4: Clean stains with a brush: Use a specialized brush to scrub stains off the soles after soaking. Then, use a towel to wipe them dry and dry the shoes in a cool place, away from sunlight.

3. Clean rubber soles with Acetone nail polish remover

Nail polish remover is very effective in cleaning white shoe soles that are stained, dirty, and repairing scratches on the soles. However, if the cause of the stains is mud or your shoe soles are not white, you should not use this method.

Materials needed:

nail polish remover, clean water, cotton.

Implementation process:

• Step 1: Clean and remove dirt on the surface and crevices in the sole of the shoe.
• Step 2: Use nail polish remover to clean the shoe soles:

• Dip cotton into nail polish remover.

• Use cotton to wipe hard on stains and yellow stains on the rubber sole until the sole is completely clean.

• Use cotton soaked in the solution and rub hard on the entire surface of the sole to increase the brightness and evenness of the color of the sole.

• Step 3: Rinse with clean water and dry in a cool place, away from direct sunlight.

Note:

• Nail polish remover is quite toxic, so wear gloves before proceeding.
• Use cotton to clean the scratches before removing the entire sole.
• Never use nail polish remover on the fabric part of the shoe.

4. Whiten shoes with detergent

Washing powder is often used to remove stubborn stains on clothes, but few people know that it is also very effective when used to clean and remove stains on shoe soles.

Materials to prepare:

• Soap
• Soft cloth
• Special brush or toothbrush

Implementation process:

• Step 1: Remove the layers of mud on the surface and between the soles of the shoes.
• Step 2: Mix the detergent solution in water, be sure to dissolve the detergent in water before use.
• Step 3: Use a brush dipped in the detergent solution. Then, soak a little on the sole to brush until the stain is completely removed.
• Step 4: After removing the stain, use a soft cloth dipped in clean water and wipe the sole again. You can wash the shoes again, then dry them in a cool place before using.

5. Bleaching shoe soles with lemon

Fresh lemon or vinegar can effectively clean yellow stains because they contain citric acid which has antioxidant and disinfectant properties and can remove all stubborn stains.

Materials to prepare:

• Fresh lemon juice or vinegar solution,
• Soft cloth
• Specialized brush

Implementation process:

• Step 1: Use a soft cloth dipped in a glass of lemon juice and apply evenly on the surface of the shoe sole, especially on large stains and yellow stains.
• Step 2: After soaking for about 10 minutes, use a brush to brush the stains on the shoe sole until clean, then wipe again with a damp soft cloth.
• Step 3: Use clean water to rinse the shoe sole. If possible, wash your entire pair of shoes and let them dry before using.

Note:

• When cleaning rubber soles, you should wrap the shoe body in a clean plastic bag to avoid contact with the cleaning solution.
• Absolutely do not expose the shoes to direct sunlight to avoid changing the internal structure of the shoe material.

Many stubborn stains and yellowing are very difficult to clean completely, especially on shoes with boost soles and hard rubber soles. At this time, you should not rub (scrub) too hard with hard objects because it will not only make the shoes unclean but also scratched and severely damaged.

If your rubber soles are yellowed or heavily soiled and cannot be treated with the above method, do not forget to contact Celidior for advice on the appropriate treatment for your favorite shoes.

As a leading chain of systems providing "Convenient Shoe Care" services in Colorado, with a team of professional staff; using advanced technology and techniques, Celidior commits that every pair of shoes returned to customers is always clean, fragrant, and antibacterial. Refer to Celidior's services now