How to get rid of traces of salt on shoes, clothes and carpets

If you leave traces of salt on leather shoes or fabric for a long time, it can damage the material. To prevent this from happening, try to get rid of stains as soon as possible, especially since fresh salt stains are removed quite easily. Try to wash your shoes as soon as you come home and treat them with a water repellent. Then the spots will not have time to appear.

What to do with salt stains on shoes

What you will need

• Table vinegar;
• a cotton swab or cloth;
• clean dry cloth;
• shoe polish;
• chamois leather or semolina (if the shoes are suede).

Algorithm of actions

1. Wash your boots or shoes as usual. This will remove the salt from the surface.
2. Dilute one tablespoon of vinegar in a glass of cold water. Moisten a cotton swab in this mixture and wipe off the salt stains. Try not to soak the skin too much, it is harmful for it.
3. Leave the shoes to dry naturally. Do not place it on the battery or near heating devices.
4. After the shoes are dry, wipe them with a clean, dry cloth. If the stain has not completely disappeared, repeat the previous steps. If this does not help, try to find a professional salt stain remover.
5. When there are no stains left, treat the shoes with a cream or a water repellent.

For suede products, use a cleaner specifically designed for this type of skin. If it is not at hand, try semolina. Pour it on the stain and leave it overnight. Then walk over the surface with a suede brush.

What to do with salt stains on clothes

What you will need

• Washing powder;
• table vinegar (optional);
• clean dry cloth;
A brush with soft bristles.

Algorithm of actions

1. Rub the stains with a soft-bristled brush or an old toothbrush to remove the dried salt.
2. Rinse the contaminated area in cold water, and if the stain is old, soak it overnight.
3. Wash the item by following the instructions on the label. Your usual powder will do.
4. If traces of salt remain, stir a tablespoon of vinegar in a liter of water. Use a sponge to apply this mixture to the stain, and then blot it with a dry cloth. Continue until the tracks disappear.
5. Wash the item again.

What to do with salt stains on carpets

What you will need

• Table vinegar;
• paper towels;
• vacuum cleaner;
• dishwashing detergent;
• a clean cloth.

Algorithm of actions

1. Vacuum the carpet to collect all the grains of salt from it.
2. Mix vinegar with hot water in a ratio of 1 : 1. Apply this liquid to the stain and leave for at least five minutes. Then blot it with a paper towel.
3. Let the carpet dry naturally, and then vacuum to fix the pile.
4. If the stain has not completely disappeared, dilute two teaspoons of dishwashing detergent in two glasses of cold water and apply the mixture to the dirt with a sponge. Move from the outer edges of the spot to the center.
5. Then firmly attach a rag or paper towel so that the traces from the carpet pass onto them. Continue until the stain disappears.
6. Use a sponge to apply a little clean water to the contaminated area and blot it with a paper towel. Repeat until there is no detergent left in the fabric.
7. Let the carpet dry and then vacuum.