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Cotton/Cloth Laces
Supplies Needed:
A bowl of hot water, liquid laundry detergent, toothbrush, cloth
- For cotton, cloth laces prepare a bowl of hot water and 1-2 oz. of detergent. Mix detergent completely into warm water
- After removing laces from shoe, submerge into soapy water and let soak for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove laces from detergent and water and use both hands to rub the solution deeper into the laces, creating some friction between your hands
- Lay laces out and scrub affected areas with a toothbrush
- Wash laces off under sink with warm water until all soap is removed
- Pinch fingers together on either side and laces and pull through fingers to let water drip into sink
- Set to dry for 1-2 hours outside in sun
Leather Laces
Supplies Needed:
A bowl of hot water, saddle soap, medium/firm brush, cloth
- For leather laces, set aside a bowl of warm water next to a tin of saddle soap
- After removing laces from shoe, brush any residue off with firm brush
- Dip brush into water then into saddle soap then work into a lather
- Lay laces down on workspace and scrub all sides with brush and saddle soap
- Wipe off saddle soap with clean cloth, towel, or paper towel
- Use damp clean towel or cloth to wipe off any remaining soap
- Set aside and allow to dry for 2-3 hours