How do I remove tar stains from my shoe?

Remove as much of the tar as possible using a sticky removal tool such as a piece of tape. Soak the affected area with warm water and laundry detergent. Mix equal parts baking soda and white vinegar to make a paste. Saturate a cloth with rubbing alcohol and blot the stained area.

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Achieve Spotless Shoes with Clean Tar Stains in 4 Steps

Tar stains are one of the most difficult blemishes to remove from clothes and shoes. Whether you accidentally walked on a hot tar job or got tar on your shoes from a parking lot, you may think that the stains are there to stay – but that’s not the case. Here are four steps to removing tar stains from bottom of your shoe.

Updated 23 Jun 2023

By Matej Kramberger

Step 1: Sticky Removal

The first step is to remove as much of the tar as possible using a sticky removal tool such as a piece of tape. Position the tape over the tar stain and press down firmly. Lift the tape off, taking the tar with it. Repeat this process until you have removed as much of tar as possible.

Step 2: Laundry Detergent

Once you have removed as much of the tar as possible, soak the affected area with warm water and laundry detergent. Allow this to sit for at least 15 minutes, then scrub the area lightly with an old toothbrush. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Step 3: Baking Soda

If you’re still seeing tar residue, mix equal parts baking soda and white vinegar to make a paste. Apply the paste to the affected areas and let sit for 10 minutes. Scrub gently with an old toothbrush and then rinse off with warm water.

Step 4: Rubbing Alcohol

If the tar stain is still visible, saturate a cloth with rubbing alcohol and blot the stained area. Let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing with warm water. Repeat this step if necessary.

Conclusion

With these four steps, tar stains will soon be a thing of the past. By following these easy steps you can restore the pristine look of your shoes in no time!

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