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Make Your Shoes Last Longer with Proper Storage

Posted at 09:39, 23/04/2009 by JodyK

Shoes will eventually succumb to wear and tear. But you can definitely prolong the inevitable with good shoe keeping care.

Clean Trainers with a Pillow Case

Posted at 21:10, 22/01/2009 by LauraWilliams

I found this video about cleaning to shoes to be mildly entertaining. Perhaps you'll enjoy it, as well!

How to Relieve Shoe Tension with Simple Foot Exercises

Posted at 09:17, 16/12/2008 by FionaLemon

Even “sensible shoes” can leave your feet feeling tired and sore. This 5min video shows you how to strengthen your foot muscles—even under your desk at work.

Member Tip: Stretch Tight Shoes with a Broom

Posted at 17:16, 21/11/2008 by LauraWilliams

Giving away shoes you love is a traumatic experience. If it’s just a little too tight but you want it to work, try this tip from one of our MyThings members.

Remove Stains and Spot-Clean Shoes with Toothpaste

Posted at 21:29, 24/10/2008 by LauraWilliams

Once you’ve removed the scratches from your discs you can use your toothpaste for other pursuits, like actual tooth-brushing or…

Clean Patent Leather with Olive Oil

Posted at 21:27, 17/10/2008 by LauraWilliams

Patent leather doesn’t really have a place between 9:00 and 5:00, but you just may be pulling out your brightest and shiniest clothes for Halloween. Here’s how to clean off all that candy and apple cider.

Whiten Tennis Shoes with a Lemon

Posted at 21:01, 19/09/2008 by LauraWilliams

Got gross, muddy-looking tennis shoes? Here’s what you need to do.

It's Safer to Use Your Refrigerator to Dry Shoes

Posted at 18:27, 19/05/2008 by LauraWilliams

If you put wet shoes in the dryer you can damage its heating coils. Your refrigerator's warm air expulsion vent will dry them without doing any damage to your appliances!

If You Own White Dress Shoes Keep a Potato Handy

Posted at 18:20, 05/05/2008 by LauraWilliams

Streaky polish looks horrible, and it's especially obvious on white shoes. Here's what you need to do to prevent streaking.

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