If you love your ballet flats, but they have been marred by adhesive tape stains, don't throw them out just yet! You can restore your beloved shoes with these simple steps.
Updated 20 Jun 2023
By Brane Lukman
Use a pair of tweezers to carefully remove any remaining pieces of tape from surface of the shoes. If the adhesive has begun to dry and harden, you may need to use a small knife or razor blade to scrape it away.
Use a mild detergent and warm water to clean surface of shoes. Be sure to scrub away any sticky residue that may be left behind from the adhesive. You can also spot-clean with an upholstery cleaner or white vinegar solution.
After you have finished cleaning the shoes, make sure to allow them to air dry completely. Avoid using a blow dryer or any other type of heat source as this may cause adhesive to remelt and stick to the surface of shoes.
Once the shoes are completely dry, you can then apply a leather or fabric shoe polish to help disguise any remaining evidence of adhesive tape stains. Be sure to buff the shoes afterwards to give them a nice shine.
It's possible to remove adhesive tape stains from your favorite ballet flats and give them a new lease on life. You might be surprised how good they look with a little bit of TLC!
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