How to Remove Olive Oil Stains From Leather Boots

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Tip 1 - How to Remove Olive Oil Stains From Leather Boots | eHow

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by adamadair | permalink

We've all had it happen. You go to a party or some other event, and someone spills salad dressing or olive oil on your brand-new leather boots, ruining your day. You're sure your boots are headed to the trash can, but they don't have to be. With a few simple steps and some quick thinking, your boots may still be saved.

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Tip 2 - How to Get Olive Oil Out of Leather | eHow

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Jim Stinespring | permalink

Olive oil can clean and condition your leather surfaces, but if you apply too much olive oil you may end up with a stubborn stain. The leather soaks up the oil and cleaning solutions cannot budge it. Although it may seem like an effective method to clean up the oil, applying solvents to the leather does not remove the olive oil. Sometimes these...

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Tip 3 - How to Remove Oil From Leather Shoes | eHow

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Alvaro Filho | permalink

Getting oil on leather shoes can be a bit of a hassle, but with the right cleaning tools and quick action, you can clean it off. No matter what type of oil you're dealing with -- lighter types, like olive oil, or heavier ones, like motor oil -- the key is to get another substance to soak up the oil before the leather does. It takes time and...

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Tip 4 - How to Clean Leather Boots

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Luciane Gaddy | permalink

Leather boots can be a gorgeous fashion statement, a comfortable choice for everyday walking, or a practical necessity for certain types of jobs. Different types of leather require different cleaning methods, so it's important to know what...
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Tip 5 - Can I Use Olive Oil to Polish My Shoes?

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Joe Manfredi | permalink

Nothing’s worse than reaching for your dress shoes while rushing out the door only to discover they’re dull and faded. Time for a quick polish. But what if you don’t have any leather product handy? Olive oil can be used for everything from a deep hair conditioner to makeshift furniture polish, so it makes sense to use it on your leather shoes, right? No. Here's why.

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Tip 6 - Stop DIY-Cleaning Your Leather with Oil

Published: 9 years ago | Submitted by Gordon Woolard | permalink

Need to clean your leather sofa, shoes, or anything else in a pinch? Many sites (even us!) recommend olive oil or peanut butter as a cure-all for your leather woes. The self-proclaimed leather-restoration experts over at Fibrenew argue that you're headed for disaster if you do. Sir Fibrenew, the Fibrenew mascot, explains: MacGyver Tip: Shine your shoes with vegetable oil MacGyver Tip: Shine your shoes with vegetable oil MacGyver Tip: Shine your shoes with vegetable oil Real Simple magazine's got a quick tip for shining up scuffed shoes in a pinch: Read more Read more
Tags: mythbusting, Cleaning, Myths, Oil, Not-so-clever uses, DIY, Clever Uses, Lifehacker

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