How do I remove shoe polish stains from my capris?

Removing shoe polish stains from your capris is easy. Start by using a soft cloth to remove any excess shoe polish. Then pre-treat the stain with laundry detergent, spray stain remover on the affected area, and wash as usual according to fabric care instructions. If the stain is still visible, repeat steps until the stain is gone.

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How to Remove Shoe Polish Stains From Capris Easily

Getting shoe polish stains on your clothes can be annoying, but don't worry because removing them from your capris is actually pretty simple. Follow the steps below and you'll have your capris looking like new in no time.

Updated 24 Jun 2023

By Peter Blackwood

Step 1: Use a soft cloth to remove any excess shoe polish.

Before you start with any of the product treatments, try to remove as much of shoe polish stain as possible with a soft cloth. Simply dab the cloth with some warm water and gently scrub excess polish away.

Step 2: Pre-treat the stain with laundry detergent.

Create a paste with equal amounts of laundry detergent and water. Apply the paste directly onto the stain and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then use a soft cloth soaked in warm water and gently scrub the stain away.

Step 3: Spray stain remover on the affected area.

Apply a spot stain remover or pre-treatment spray directly onto the stain and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then use a soft cloth soaked in warm water and gently scrub stain away.

Step 4: Wash as usual according to fabric care instructions.

Once you've removed as much of the shoe polish stain as possible, launder your capris as usual according to the fabric care instructions.

Final Step: Repeat if necessary.

If the stain is still visible, repeat step 2, 3, and 4 until the stain is completely gone.

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