#6: Good as New
We don’t know about you, but we can get pretty attached to our shoes, and we don’t replace our shoe collection too often. If you have a good quality pair of shoes from a trusted brand, you can use them for years. The thing is, shoes can get pretty dirty, even if you take good care of them. As this person suggests, one frugal hack for revitalizing the white parts of Vans or Converse shoes is to use nail polish remover.
These shoes can often accumulate stubborn stains and scuffs on their white rubber soles. Applying a bit of nail polish remover on a cotton ball or cloth and gently rubbing it on the stained areas can effectively lift dirt, scuffs, and yellowing, making your shoes look refreshed and (almost) as good as new. This cost-effective trick saves you from buying a new pair of shoes and extends the life of your favorite sneakers.