Method3Touching up Your Soles Quickly with a Magic Eraser
Method3
1Clear away any dried dirt that’s built up on the soles of your shoes. Bang your shoes together outside to loosen large clumps. Then, use a plastic knife, key, or old toothbrush to scrape off any dirt that’s still sticking.[14]Getting your soles as clean as you can to start with will make the job much easier for your magic eraser.
2Wet your magic eraser and squeeze out the excess water. For best results, your magic eraser should be just slightly damp. Hold the block of foam under the faucet or dunk it briefly in a container of warm water. Once it’s nice and wet, squeeze it with both hands until no more water comes out.[15]Wetting your magic eraser helps to cut down on friction, which in turn reduces the amount of wear you’ll be subjecting your shoes to. It also serves to absorb more dirt.
3Buff your soles thoroughly to remove scuffs, spots, and stains. Rub the magic eraser over the bottom of your shoes with both back-and-forth and circular motions, applying moderate pressure. Pay particular attention to textured and heavily-soiled areas—you may need to go over these more than once. By the time you’re finished, your shoes should look practically as good as new.[16]The secret of magic erasers is their patented microabrasion technology. They essentially work like ultra-fine sandpaper, wearing down dirt and discoloration to expose the untouched material underneath.[17]
A magic eraser can also do wonders on substances that put up a fight, like glue and stuck-on chewing gum.
