How do I remove shoe polish stains from cargo pants?

Remove excess with a butter knife, dab with rubbing alcohol or white vinegar for either synthetic or natural fabrics, then rinse with cold water. Put in a delicate washing machine cycle with a cup of white vinegar, and air-dry or tumble-dry on low heat.

Can I use regular detergent to wash cargo pants with shoe polish stains?

No. It is best to use a cup of white vinegar when washing the pants in a delicate cycle with cold water.

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How to Get Rid of Shoe Polish Stains from Cargo Pants in No Time

Shoe polish stains on your favorite cargo pants? Not to worry! Here are some easy steps you can take to get your pants looking good as new in no time.

Updated 24 Jun 2023

By Nishat Asif

First, scrape off any excess shoe polish with a butter knife or something similar. Do not rub or scrub, as this could damage the fabric of your cargo pants.
For synthetic fabrics, use a small amount of rubbing alcohol on an absorbent cloth and dab at the stain.
For natural fabrics, such as denim, use white vinegar instead of rubbing alcohol. Dab at the stain gently and it should come out quickly.
Thoroughly rinse the affected area with cold water. Make sure all residue from the rubbing alcohol or vinegar is removed.
Place the pants in the washing machine with the stain still visible. Add a cup of white vinegar to the load.
Wash on a delicate cycle using cold water.
Check the fabric before transferring to the dryer. If the stain is still visible, repeat the previous steps.
Air-dry or tumble-dry on low heat.

Once you have followed these steps, you should have successfully removed the shoe polish stain from your cargo pants.

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