How to Easily Remove Rust Stains from New Balance Shoes
No one wants rust stains on their favorite pair of shoes! New Balance shoes are especially prone to rust stains, but don't worry - removing them doesn't have to be difficult. We'll show you some simple and effective solutions for removing rust stains from your New Balance shoes.
Updated 28 Jun 2023
By Isabelle Trottier
Using Salt and Lemon Juice Solution
- Mix together two parts lemon juice with one part salt to create a paste.
- Apply the paste to the stained area and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Scrub the paste into stain using a toothbrush or other similar brush.
- Rinse the paste off with cold water.
- Repeat if necessary.
Using Vinegar and Baking Soda Solution
- Mix together one tablespoon of white vinegar with one teaspoon of baking soda.
- Apply the mixture to the rust stained area and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Scrub the mixture into stained area using a toothbrush or other similar brush.
- Rinse the mixture off with cold water.
- Repeat if necessary.
Using WD-40
- Spray WD-40 directly onto the rust stain.
- Let the solution sit on the stain for 10 minutes.
- Scrub the stained area with a toothbrush or other similar brush.
- Rinse WD-40 off with cold water.
- Repeat if necessary.