The Washington times., 1905-08-05
TO CLEAN SHOES
How to Make White Shoes Look Like
New and Free From Stain.

Keeping white shoes clean is one of
the difficult tasks this season OF those
who are obliged TO do those little things
for themselves. In an Immaculate state
nothing prettier can be worn on the
feet, but spots spoil them. marring the
general effect OF a whole costume.
The shops now carry several different
cleaning preparations. any Of which is
good only if put up by reliable firms
These liquids and powders as a rule,
though are good only for removing
slight dirt, and for that reason it is the
part OF wisdom to use one OF these
powders or fluids each time that the
shoes are taken off This will keep them
in such good condition that hard clean-
Ing will be unnecessary.
\ packet of French chalk and pipe
clay should be near the dressing table
Of every girl. for it will aid with her
shoes. If canvas or suede has slight
spots, chalk rubbed In well with a cloth
viii cover them entirely. The chalk
should then be brushed off with a stiff
brush Art gum. soft eraser used by
artists. is also well TO have, as it will
wipe away slight spots. The same eraser
too. by the way. Will clean spots on cor
sets caused by dark dress bands rubbing
Pipe clay is applied in paste made of
water and brushed out when dry.
Grass Stains.
Stains that come from grass or sea
weed are the two most difficult to re-
move, and chalk should be tried with
them first. If this does no good, alcohol
sometimes VIII make them disappear
but the objection to it is the danger OF
a liquid causing the stain TO spread.
This may te obviated BY making a wet
ring around the spot and covering the
circle with chalk. Then when the aIco-
hol is put on, the chalk win absorb any
that spreads 1t can De brushed out
when dry.
If canvas shoes have become so soiled
tnat nothing less than a good wash will
clean them, they should have q thor
oUgh securing Before doing this be
sure 10 put the shoes on trees. Then
make strong suds with white soap ana
ammonia. and, putting in the shoes.
trees and all, scouT them with stiff
rail brush. Do this until soil is re
moved, but never rub soap directly OH
the canvas. Rinse. again brushing, and
finish with bluing water. Put in the
sun TO dry, and If later the shoes seem
yellow, wet them with clear water and
put them cut to bleach. Trees not only
Will make the shoes retain their shape.
but will prevent them from shrinking
too much. After the last drying the
canvas may be rubbed with pipe clay 10
make It even whittier
The Use of Gasolene.
Suede, glace Kid, and calfslin can be
cleaned by wiping over with gasoIene.
If the brown heels and soles of can
vas shoes look dull after washing, they
should be rubbed hard with tissue paper
and then with chamois. and if they are
still dull they should be polished with
prepared tan vanish that IS used on
tan leather. II the canvas or suede has
been cleaned with prepared whitening.
specks of the powder should be removed
from the soles and heels with wet tissue
paper and then rubbed bright with
cloth This same treatment Will usually
restore the shine 10 brown heels and
soIes when they have become duh from
use, and keep them looking new.