| There is nothing worse than splurging on a new | | | | Method #3: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser |
| pair of shoes only to have them marred by scuff | | | | If the nail polish does not work, you can try Mr. |
| marks a few wears later. Luckily, most scuff | | | | Clean Magic Eraser. This cleaning solution can be |
| marks are easily removable. A quick Google | | | | purchased at most local drugstores. It is safe to |
| search reveals that there are a myriad of | | | | use on leather, and it can remove pen marks and |
| proposed methods and “miracle” solutions. | | | | dirt build-up in addition to scuff marks. |
| Read on to learn which method of removing scuff | | | | Method #4: Hand Sanitizer |
| marks is right for you and your shoes. | | | | Hand sanitizer is recommended to remove white |
| Method #1: Toothpaste | | | | scuff marks from black dress shoes. The alcohol |
| Believe it or not, toothpaste (or a homemade | | | | solution in the hand sanitizer is supposed to |
| paste of water and baking soda) can work | | | | remove the scuff mark without harming the |
| wonders when it comes to removing scuff marks. | | | | shoe’s shiny finish. |
| Use an old toothbrush to apply the paste and | | | | Method #5: Lavender Oil |
| lightly buff away the unsightly marks. This method | | | | For a more natural approach, apply lavender oil to |
| should remove black scuff marks from white | | | | scuff marks on black dress or leather shoes. This |
| shoes as well as white or gray scuff marks from | | | | oil should remove the white scuff mark and |
| black or dark colored shoes. | | | | restore the shoe’s original shiny finish. Aura |
| Method #2: Nail Polish Remover | | | | Cacia Lavender Essential Oil is a highly |
| Nail polish remover can work miracles on scuffed | | | | recommended brand. |
| white shoes, but you should proceed carefully. | | | | Method #6: Vaseline |
| Make sure that your nail polish remover is labeled | | | | If you are prepared to apply a little elbow grease, |
| “non-acetone” and be sure to test the | | | | Vaseline can work wonders to remove scuff |
| solution on a small, discreet area of the shoe first. | | | | marks from leather shoes. Just put a dollop of |
| If the shoe seems to be fine, go ahead and dip a | | | | Vaseline on a paper towel or rag and buff away. |
| Q-tip or a cotton ball in the solution and carefully | | | | Unlike nail polish remover or hand sanitizer, there |
| buff away the black scuff mark. Nail polish may | | | | is no danger that Vaseline will remove the |
| not be the best solution for scuff marks on shoes | | | | shoe’s finish. It is a good place to start. |
| with a shiny finish. | | | | |