Method2Using Commercial Products
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Method2
1Look for shoe-scuff products. Shoe stores will often carry products specifically tailored to clean your shoes. They may work better than household items, as they are usually made for specific shoe fabrics. Make sure to use the correct one for your shoes, however, as using the wrong product could damage a different fabric.[7]Buy suede-specific products for suede. Suede can be difficult to take care of, and it scuffs very easily. Look for suede-specific cleaner, which comes in a spray bottle. Use it according to the directions and scrub out the scuffs.
Buy a shoe brush. There are many types of shoe brushes for different shoe types. Suede and leather brushes are made to brush and protect scuffs off of suede and leather shoes, and will help give you a great finish.
Suede brushes typically have a red, blue, or black handle. One side of the brush has small, finger-like sections of rubber, while the other side has brass bristles.[8]
- 2Use shoe wipes. Many shoe stores carry shoe wipes, which come in handy packets for on-the-go cleaning and polishing. Some scuffs and marks are easier to clean off if you catch them early and often, so shoe wipes can be a convenient way to get rid of them quickly. Make sure to buy the correct type for the material of your shoe.
- 3Buff with some shoe polish. For leather shoes, adding a little shoe polish in the correct color can help revitalize the leather and soften up any scuff marks. Using a soft rag, buff a little bit of shoe polish over the entire surface of the shoe. Pay close attention to the locations of the scuffs and give them a little extra polish.[9]
Always apply a paper-thin layer of polish on the surface of your shoes.[10]
4Use a Magic Eraser. Magic Erasers are used for getting scuffs and stains off of household items, but they can work for shoes as well. Wet the eraser, then rub it over the scuffed parts of any shoe: leather, suede, canvas, etc. Continue rubbing until the whole scuff is gone.[11]
