How do I clean insect repellent stains from my slippers?

Mix one part white vinegar with one part dish soap. Dab onto the stain and leave for 15 minutes. Saturate a clean cloth in hot water and sprinkle baking soda onto the damp cloth. Scrub the stain until most of it is removed and rinse with warm water. For tougher stains, you may need to use a stiff brush and some elbow grease to get rid of the stain.

Do I need to do anything else after I clean the stain?

If you have leather slippers, spray the area with leather conditioner after you have finished cleaning. This will help protect the material and reduce the chance of future staining. If possible, launder the slippers immediately after cleaning. This will help to remove any residue that may remain.

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Get Rid of Insect Repellant Stains and Make Your Slippers Look Like New Again

Insect repellent stains on your slippers can be an eyesore. But worry not - we've got the perfect tips to help you remove them and make your slippers look great again!

Updated 04 Mar 2023

By Brane Lukman

It's inevitable - bugs will always find their way into your home, no matter how hard you try to keep them out. That's why it's important to have a good insect repellent at hand, however, accidents may happen and you may find your slippers stained with bug spray.

Whether you have oil-based or water-based repellent, the process to remove the stain is the same. You'll need some white vinegar, dish soap, baking soda, and a few other household items to complete the job.

What You'll Need

White vinegar
Dish soap
Baking soda
Clean cloths
Hot water
Stiff brush

Step One - Pre-Treat Stain

Mix one part white vinegar with one part dish soap in a bowl. Dip a cloth in the mixture and dab onto the stain. Be sure not to rub too aggressively as this could cause further damage. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes before moving on to next step.

Step Two - Scrub the Stain

Saturate a clean cloth in hot water and wring it out so it's damp. Sprinkle baking soda on the damp cloth and lightly scrub the stain. Continue to scrub until most of the stain has been removed.

Step Three - Rinse and Dry

Rinse the area with warm water and allow to air dry or use a hairdryer. Repeat the process if stain remains.

Tips and Tricks

For tougher stains, you may need to use a stiff brush and some elbow grease to get rid of the stain.
If you have leather slippers, spray the area with leather conditioner after you have finished cleaning. This will help protect the material and reduce the chance of future staining.
If possible, launder the slippers immediately after cleaning. This will help to remove any residue that may remain.

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