It can be frustrating when you spill salad dressing on your precious Keds, as the stain can set quickly. But luckily, there are some tried and tested methods for cleaning the stain and maintaining your shoes. Here's how!
Updated 28 Feb 2023
By Luke Smith
The first step to removing a salad dressing stain from Keds shoes is to act fast. Use a clean, dry cloth or paper towel to blot the stained area. It’s important to start with a dry cloth to prevent pushing the stain further into the fabric of the shoe.
Once the surface of the stain has been blotted, it’s time to pre-treat it with a stain remover. Be sure to use a stain remover designed specifically for fabrics and an upholstery brush to gently work stain remover into the shoe. This helps to break up stain so that it can be removed easier.
Once stain has been pre-treated, it’s time to throw the shoes in the washing machine. Use the gentle cycle with cold water and a mild detergent. You may need to run the cycle twice if the stain doesn’t come out after the first wash. After washing, let the shoes air dry completely before wearing.
While it can be difficult to remove a salad dressing stain from Keds shoes, it’s not impossible. All you need to do is act fast, pre-treat the stain, and then throw the shoes in the washing machine. With a bit of care and patience, you can keep your Keds looking clean and new.
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