Bring New Life to Your Loafers with this Simple Guide to Cleaning Grease and Oil Stains
So you've been traipsing around town in your favorite pair of loafers and now there's a stubborn oil or grease stain on the leather? Don't panic! It's easy to remove those pesky stains and have your shoes looking as good as new.
Updated 20 Feb 2023
By Luke Smith
What You'll Need
- Soft cloths
- Glycerin soap
- Hair dryer
- Leather conditioner (optional)
Instructions
- Dab at the stain with a cloth dampened with cold water.
- Rub glycerin or Castile soap over the stain using small, circular motions.
- Continue rubbing the soap into the stain with a soft cloth until stain is no longer visible.
- Using a warm hairdryer, blow-dry area until thoroughly dry.
- Apply a leather conditioner onto the spot (optional).
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