foto: Instagram/@farhanbashel
Brilio.net - Leather sandals are often chosen because of their comfort and classic appearance. However, although leather sandals are known for their durability, their surface often changes color. If used continuously for a long time, the surface of the sandals can turn black and leave marks. This change can be a problem because it makes the sandals dull and dirty.
The blackening of the surface of leather sandals is caused by various factors, including dirt, oil from the skin of the feet, and exposure to sweat that is absorbed into the pores of the skin. Leather, as a natural material, has the property of being susceptible to discoloration when exposed to these elements for a long period of time. As a result, sandals that were once clean and shiny can turn dull and black, thus reducing their visual appeal.
However, there is a way to remove the black spots . An Instagram user @farhanbashel once shared a trick to clean black spots on old leather sandals to make them shiny again. Through one of the videos he uploaded, he admitted that he only relied on simple ingredients found in the kitchen.
photo: Instagram/@farhanbashel
As reported by BrilioFood on Instagram @farhanbashel on Tuesday (8/27), the kitchen ingredients used are vinegar and dishwashing soap. Now, how to use it, prepare hot water in a bowl. Then pour in enough vinegar and dishwashing soap. Stir until smooth.
photo: Instagram/@farhanbashel
After that, apply it to the dirty and black surface of the sandals. Rub it using an old toothbrush, then wipe it immediately using a dry cloth. Do this process to other parts of the sandals, such as the soles and straps.
photo: Instagram/@farhanbashel
Well, if the leather part of the sandal is dry, you can rub it with an eyebrow shaver. You can also rub it with fine sandpaper to make the surface cleaner. This will make the black stains on the leather sandals disappear. That way, the sandals look cleaner.
Vinegar and dish soap can be effective in removing black stains from leather sandals, as both have cleaning properties that can dissolve dirt, oil, and residue that cause stains. The acetic acid in vinegar works by breaking down the compounds that form the stain, making it easier to remove without damaging the leather structure itself.
photo: Instagram/@farhanbashel
On the other hand, dish soap contains surfactants that are designed to bind to oil and dirt, then dissolve them in water so they can be removed from the surface. When used together with vinegar, dish soap helps to clean the remaining dirt that remains after the vinegar has dissolved the main stain. The combination of the two ingredients provides a thorough cleaning effect, so that black stains on leather sandals can be removed effectively.
Since it was uploaded on August 24, 2024, this video about the trick to clean black stains on leather sandals has been watched more than 218 thousand times. It is no wonder that many other Instagram users are interested and also provide direct responses in the comments column.
" You can try it ," said Instagram @arminsyag.
" Baking soda + toothpaste + mamalime or sunlight mixed 1:1. Then rub gently using a toothbrush, it immediately lights up and cleans the stains ," said Instagram @irfan.pane.
" It turns out mama lemon is also useful, yes, apart from making fruit, it can also make sandals ," commented the Instagram account @francdek.
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