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    How do you clean white rubber soles?
    Penny Simmons
    Shoe Care Specialist
    Penny Simmons is a Shoe Care Specialist and the Founder of Penny Loafers Shoe Shine Company Inc. in Toronto, Canada. With over 25 years of experience, Penny specializes in shoe cleaning and shining. Penny offers shoe shining at special events, kiosks in Toronto’s underground city, The PATH, and drop-off services. Penny Loafers Shoe Shine Company also operates the oldest shoeshine parlor in Canada. Penny Loafers Shoe Shine Company has been featured in Best of The City - Toronto Life, Saturday Night Magazine, National Post, Globe & Mail, and Toronto Star.
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    Dip a toothbrush in a bit of water and some soap, then give the rubber a good scrubbing and rinse. Do that periodically to keep your shoes looking new.
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    Will this work on boots, too?
    Community Answer
    Yes. As long as the boots aren’t all cloth, the methods should work perfectly. Just make sure not to soak them.
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    How do I clean rubber on my shoes if there is mud on it?
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    Scrape what mud you can from the shoes and spray the rest off with water. Then follow this guide.
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    Do I need to use nail polish to clean rubber on my shoes?
    Community Answer
    No, do not use nail polish, that'll add color. Instead, just use one of the other methods, and if you want to use the remover, then you can.
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    How do I get ink off rubber?
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    You could probably use a Mr. Clean magic eraser if it's on white, but if it's on darker areas, then use a mixture of laundry detergent and water.
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    How do I make the rubber on my shoes white again?
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    Soak them in bleach, baking soda and soap. Let it sit for 4 to 24 hours or more, the longer the better. Then take a sponge and rub the shoes with it, if it has some dirt left over.
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