Although you can wash some leather tennis shoes in the washing machine, hand washing them helps keep their shape.
Things You Will Need
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Wipe off any loose debris from the shoes with a dry cloth.
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Dampen a cloth with water, and wring it out. Wipe off the shoes with the cloth to dampen them and remove light soil.
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Apply small dabs of toothpaste, not gel, or mild liquid soap onto dirty areas of the shoes.
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Dip an old toothbrush into water, and lightly scrub the shoes to remove stains and scuff marks.
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Dampen a cloth with water, and wring it out. Wipe the shoes to remove any toothpaste or soap residue.
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Dry the shoes with a clean towel. Allow them to air-dry completely.
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Apply leather protector to a cloth, and wipe it onto the leather shoes. Use a thin layer, and buff it into the shoes.
The Drip Cap
- White leather tennis shoes can become dingy and dirty from wear.
- Dampen a cloth with water, and wring it out.
- Dip an old toothbrush into water, and lightly scrub the shoes to remove stains and scuff marks.