What do you use to clean your shoes? The most popular methods on the Internet revealed
In the past 10 days, the topic of "how to clean shoes more" has soared in popularity on major social platforms, especially on life skills accounts and cleaning product review videos. This article will combine the most popular content on the Internet to sort out the most practical shoe cleaning methods and tools for you, and use structured data comparative analysis to help you easily solve the problem of shoe cleaning!
1. Top 5 popular shoe brushing methods on the Internet

| method | Applicable shoe type | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baking soda + white vinegar | Cloth shoes, mesh shoes | Strong decontamination power and low cost | There may be residual vinegar smell |
| Toothpaste + toothbrush | White shoes, leather shoes | Good whitening effect | Laborious, requires manual scrubbing |
| washing machine cleaning | Sports shoes (non-leather) | Save time and effort | May be deformed or glued |
| Special cleaning foam | All shoe styles | Easy to operate, no damage to shoes | higher price |
| Oxygen net immersion method | Shoes with stubborn stains | deep stain removal | Requires long soaking time |
2. Evaluation data of popular cleaning tools
According to evaluation videos on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the following tools have been the most discussed recently:
| Tool name | price range | Positive rating | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic sponge | 5-10 yuan/block | 89% | Shoe edge, rubber sole |
| Electric shoe brush | 50-150 yuan | 76% | For lazy people only |
| Nanofiber cloth | 15-30 yuan/piece | 92% | Leather shoe care |
3. Effective tips tested by netizens
1.Beer yellowing method: Use a cotton swab dipped in beer to wipe the yellowed areas on the edges of the shoes. After drying, the yellow stains will be significantly reduced (actual measurement by Xiaohongshu user@cleaningmaster).
2.toilet paper wrapping method: Wrap the washed white shoes in toilet paper and dry them to avoid oxidation and yellowing (the Douyin topic #brushshoes skills has over 20 million views).
3.Magical use of eraser: An ordinary eraser can easily remove pencil marks and minor stains on canvas shoes (recommended by Weibo topic).
4. Expert advice: Choose a method based on the material
①leather shoes: Special detergent + soft brush to avoid exposure to the sun;
②mesh shoes: Neutral detergent + toothbrush for gentle scrubbing;
③canvas shoes: Soak in oxygen net for 30 minutes and then scrub for better effect.
5. Things to note
• Always remove shoelaces and insoles before cleaning
• Exposure to the sun can cause shoes to harden and crack
• Although 84 disinfectant can remove stains, it will corrode the glue
• Suede shoes require special cleaning tools
Through the comparison of the above data and methods, I believe you can find the most suitable shoe brushing solution. Whether it’s the most cost-effective baking soda method or a time-saving power tool, the key to keeping your shoes clean isRegular cleaning + prescribing the right medicine!
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