How to Easily Get Rid of Insect Repellent Stains on Onitsuka Tiger Shoes
Onitsuka Tiger shoes are the perfect blend of style, comfort, and durability. But when those shoes get stained with insect repellent, they can quickly become unsightly. Fortunately, cleaning insect repellent stains from an Onitsuka Tiger shoe is easy. Read on to learn how.
Updated 04 Mar 2023
By Matej Kramberger
What You'll Need
- A light-colored cloth
- Warm water
- Mild soap
Method 1: Wiping Away the Stain
- Dampen the light-colored cloth with warm water.
- Gently wipe away any remaining traces of the insect repellent from the affected area of Onitsuka Tiger shoe.
- Rinse off the cloth as needed and keep wiping away stain until it is gone.
- Allow the shoe to air dry.
Method 2: Soaking the Stain
- Fill a bowl or bucket with warm water and add a few drops of mild soap.
- Soak the affected area of the Onitsuka Tiger in soapy mixture for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the shoe and gently scrub away the stain with a light-colored cloth.
- Rinse away the soapy residue with cold water.
- Allow the shoe to air dry.
Prevention Tips
- Avoid spraying insect repellent directly onto your Onitsuka Tiger shoes.
- Spray insect repellent onto your clothing instead.
- Clean off any spills or splatters of insect repellent immediately.
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