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Cleaning Medicine Stains from Sneakers with Ease

Q: What are some preventative tips to keep medicine stains from happening in the future?

To prevent medicine stains from occurring in the future, it’s always a good idea to wear gloves when handling medicines. This way, you won’t have to worry about staining your sneakers if you accidentally brush up against a bottle or package.

Nobody wants their sneakers to be stained with medicine, but it happens sometimes. Whether you’re spilling a pill on your shoes or your sneaker rubs against a medicine bottle, it can be difficult to know how to go about cleaning the stain. Fortunately, there are some methods for getting rid of those stubborn stains and restoring your sneakers to their original condition.

Updated 05 Mar 2023

By Nishat Asif

Removing Stain with Soap

To remove an oil-based medicine stain from a non-leather sneaker, use a bar of soap. A mild laundry soap is best suited for this task. Before you begin, make sure to pat area dry with a clean cloth to absorb any excess moisture. Then, rub soap on the stain, working it into a lather. Once the stain has been completely covered by the soap, let it sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off with cold water.

Cleaning with Lemon Juice

If you have a leather sneaker, using soap may not be the best method. Instead, try cleaning the stain with lemon juice. Simply soak a cotton ball or Q-tip in lemon juice and dab it onto the spot. Wait a few minutes and then wipe away with a damp cloth. This should help remove the stain and restore the leather to its original color.

Using a Commercial Cleaner

If neither of these methods works, you may need to use a commercial cleaner that is designed for cleaning leather. Always test the cleaner on a small, inconspicuous spot first to make sure it won’t damage or discolor the material. If it passes the test, you can apply the cleaner to the spot according to the instructions on product label. Let it sit for a few minutes before wiping away with a damp cloth.

Preventative Tips

To prevent medicine stains from occurring in future, it’s always a good idea to wear gloves when handling medicines. This way, you won’t have to worry about staining your sneakers if you accidentally brush up against a bottle or package.

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