Learn how to remove shoe polish stains from fabrics or carpet.
Take care not to press or smear the shoe polish into the fabric fibers.
Work the detergent into the stain with your fingers or toothbrush.
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Wash the Garment
Wash the garment in the hottest water recommended by the care instructions.
Add heavy-duty laundry detergent and oxygen-bleach to the load, following the manufacturer’s directions for amounts.
Check for Lingering Stains
Check the washed fabric.
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If the stain is gone, dry it as usual.
If any stain remains, do not put it into the dryer.
Instead, go on to the next step.
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Completely submerge the garment, and allow it to soak for at least eight hours.
Repeat as Necessary
Check the garment.
If the stain is gone,wash and dryas usual.
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Stubborn stains might take two or three such treatments, but eventually, the stain should come out completely.
Once it is gone, wash and dry the garment as usual.
Take care not to smear the shoe polish into the fabric fibers.
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Blot the Stain
Blot the stain gently with a clean paper towel.
Don’t rub or scrub and don’t blot too hard.
Lightly press the paper towel to the stain until no more transfers to the paper.
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Continue to blot until the stain is lifted.
You might need to repeat this step two or three times before all of the shoe polish is gone.
Allow the treated area to air dry.
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Vacuum Carpet
Vacuum dry, treated carpetto restore the fibers to their usual fluff.
As soon as possible, head to the dry cleaner andpoint out and identify the stainto your professional cleaner.
If the stain is very small, you may want to try using ahome dry cleaning kit.
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Call a professional carpet or upholstery cleaning service for stains on furniture or floors.
Yes, shoe polish can be removed from clothing by using the proper cleaning methods.
Shoe polish stains can be difficult to remove, but they are not permanent if treated properly.
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Yes, you shoe polish can be removed with rubbing alcohol and a cloth.
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