How do I remove alcohol stains-like red kool-aid stains in particular-from my athletic shoes?

September 29th, 2009 | by admin |

It was a red alcohol drink that splashed over my brand new shoes just last night. Some idiot decided to start up a brawl that caused a reaction in a crowd. When one idiot decides to run, all the other idiots decide to run- with drinks in their hands. Whether they were involved or not. Anyway, it has the suede I guess like the birkenstocks and the silky material over the top of the foot and toes. A light greenish, khaki color. Now the stains are set in. I’ve tried the nubuck eraser and brush to no avail. Please help! Thanks

I think the directions for red wine stains should work. I’d try a combination of dish washing liquid (Dawn seems particularly good for this sort of thing) and hydrogen peroxide. Blot and blot and blot until the stain is lifted. It may take a while.

You may need to use a touch up dye to redye the shoes. Is that a possibility?

These links have suggestions that may help you. Good luck with getting the stain out.

  1. 2 Responses to “How do I remove alcohol stains-like red kool-aid stains in particular-from my athletic shoes?”

  2. By Sassy OLD Broad on Sep 29, 2009 | Reply

    I found a product called Krud Kutter that will take latex paint and ink out of fabric. Maybe that will help. Did you try white vinegar yet? It couldn’t hurt. Godloveya and I hope you can save them!
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  3. By Imaka on Sep 29, 2009 | Reply

    I think the directions for red wine stains should work. I’d try a combination of dish washing liquid (Dawn seems particularly good for this sort of thing) and hydrogen peroxide. Blot and blot and blot until the stain is lifted. It may take a while.

    You may need to use a touch up dye to redye the shoes. Is that a possibility?

    These links have suggestions that may help you. Good luck with getting the stain out.
    References :
    http://www.ehow.com/how_3139_clean-suede.html

    http://shoes.about.com/od/shoe_care/qt/cleaning_suede.htm

    http://www.ehow.com/how_2526_remove-red-wine.html

    http://www.ehow.com/how_2524_remove-red-wine.html

    http://www.learnhowtoremove.com/car-paint-suede-shoes.html

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