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    How do you clean light colored leather shoes?
    Marc Sigal
    Shoe Care Specialist
    Marc Sigal is a Shoe Care Specialist based in Los Angeles. Marc has over 19 years of experience working in the world of e-commerce, with extensive experience with the care of luxury goods. He is currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Blutag, an e-commerce platform helping consumers find products. Prior to Blutag, he founded ButlerBox, a dry cleaning and shoe care service based in Los Angeles, California. ButlerBox reinvented amenity services by placing custom-designed, wrinkle-resistant lockers in luxury apartment buildings, class A office buildings, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. The company got acquired by Rinse.com in 2021. Marc has a BA in Global and International Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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    Expert Answer
    First, avoid using water to clean your leather shoes. Water will make the leather shrink, so keep them dry if you can. Use a soft-bristled brush or microfiber towel to wipe away any dirt or debris and polish your leather shoes regularly to keep them looking new. You can also use a leather conditioner to make the leather easier to work with as well.
  • Question
    How do I clean muddy leather shoes?
    Community Answer
    First of all remove all dirt and from your shoes with ragged cloth and use small water if it requires. Then, after, apply saddle soap to remove all small dirt and stain.
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    How can I remove water stains from leather shoes?
    Community Answer
    Use vinegar or lemon juice. Take a cloth or soft toothbrush and dip it in watered down vinegar or lemon juice. Then gently rub the shoe to remove all stains. Take a dry cloth and properly dry the shoe. This method should not only remove water stains but also help to keep your leather shoes well maintained and shiny.
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    Can I use baking soda instead of talcum powder to clean the grease out of my suede shoes?
    Community Answer
    Yes, I have tried baking soda instead of talcum powder and it works very well.
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    How do I clean my black shoes?
    Community Answer
    Use the peel of the banana. Rub the inner side of the peel onto your leather shoes. It will remove dirt and also give a shine to the shoe as the peel is moist with banana juice.
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