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How to Prevent Shoe Dye from Rubbing Off

Mary Smith
By Mary Smith. Updated: July 30, 2019
How to Prevent Shoe Dye from Rubbing Off

Brand new shoes are always great, especially for fashion lovers. But often when you get home after wearing a pair of shoes for the first time, do you find that your socks or even your feet have been stained by the shoe dye? Not only is this not great for your feet, but this dye can also end up damaging the fabric of your socks in the long run.

If you’re wondering how to keep your shoe dye from bleeding, this article is for you! Keep reading here at oneHOWTO to find out how to prevent shoe dye from rubbing off and staining your feet with these simple tips.

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How to keep dyed shoes from bleeding

Shoes usually rub off because the dye that covers the inside is not properly sealed. Therefore, to prevent this from happening we can use various tricks in order to seal it permanently and to remove excess dye.

Seal dye for shoes

Vaseline is a very versatile ingredient that you can use to carry out many things, but it is also very effective when trying to prevent shoe dye from rubbing off. Good news - using Vaseline to seal dye is very simple.

Apply a generous amount of Vaseline onto a cloth and rub the inside of the shoes, focusing on the areas that tend to fade most. Let the Vaseline act for at least 24 hours and then remove the excess product with a clean cloth.

How to Prevent Shoe Dye from Rubbing Off - Seal dye for shoes

Stop shoes bleeding with hairspray

It is no secret that hairspray is a powerful color fixer, so it is also an the ideal choice to prevent shoe dye from rubbing off easily. Apply a generous amount of hairspray to the inside of your shoe - you can use a cloth to spread the liquid evenly - and let it dry for 24 hours before using your shoes again without the dye fading.

How to Prevent Shoe Dye from Rubbing Off - Stop shoes bleeding with hairspray

How to keep shoes from staining feet with shoe cream

Colorless shoe cream is also an excellent product to use when trying to stop shoe dye from rubbing off. Simply spread the cream with a brush on the inside of your shoe and allow it to dry for a day.

How to Prevent Shoe Dye from Rubbing Off - How to keep shoes from staining feet with shoe cream

Keep dyed shoes from bleeding with damp cloth

If you think the problem is due to a build-up of dye on the inside of the shoes, or if you do not have any of the products previously recommended at home, you can also use the classic damp cloth to prevent shoe dye from rubbing off.

Simply dampen a cloth and clean the inside of the shoe in order to remove excess dye. Repeat the process until the cloth comes out clean from each shoe. If you continue to clean but do not get the results you expect, then it is best to opt for one of our previous recommendations as you may need to set the dye.

How to Prevent Shoe Dye from Rubbing Off - Keep dyed shoes from bleeding with damp cloth

Stop suede dye from rubbing off

If you’re dealing with suede shoes, the process is slightly different. When trying to stop suede dye from rubbing off, you should use suede protector. Spray some suede protector on the inside of your shoe and let it dry. Rub off excess leftover with a brush or cloth.

How to keep fabric from bleeding

If you have found these tricks to prevent shoe dye from rubbing off useful, we recommend reading our other oneHOWTO articles on how to make your shoes cleaner and more comfortable. Discover:

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Debi
My loafers keep leaving black marks on my toenails. its like the ink from the shoe is transfering to my toenail polish. How can this be prevented?
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