How to Get Mustard Off of Shoes

An errant drop of mustard seems harmless, but the turmeric in mustard can leave a stubborn yellow stain on shoes. Whether the mustard-stained shoes are your favorite canvas sneakers or a pair of leather loafers, time is of the essence in removing the stain. You can successfully get the yellow spot off your shoes with supplies that effectively draw the stain out of the shoe material. Proper stain removal methods help you clean your shoes while preserving their condition.

Spoon
Paper towels
Glycerin
Paper towels
1/2 teaspoon dishwashing detergent
Bowl
White vinegar
Sponge
Cleaning cloths

Instructions

- 1
  Scrape excess mustard from the surface of your shoes with the edge of a spoon. Wipe the mustard onto a paper towel and discard.
- 2
  Place a few drops of glycerin on the remaining mustard stain. Rub the glycerin into the shoe material. Allow it to remain on the surface of your shoes for one hour.
- 3
  
  Disposable paper towels make cleanup convenient.
  
  Press a paper towel into the stain to absorb the glyerin and loosened mustard. Move to a clean portion of the paper towel and continue to blot to get as much mustard stain off your shoes as possible.
- 4
  
  A sponge will clean your shoes gently without damage.
  
  Pour 1/2 teaspoon of dishwashing detergent into a bowl. Add 1 cup of warm water and three drops of white vinegar. Wet a sponge with the detergent solution. Squeeze the sponge to remove excess moisture so the sponge is barely damp.
- 5
  Dab at the mustard stain with the detergent solution to remove the rest of it. Follow by blotting your shoe with a dry cloth to absorb the stain.
- 6
  Rinse the surface of your shoe by sponging it with a damp cloth. Absorb excess moisture by pressing a dry cloth into the shoe surface. Allow your shoes to air-dry completely.

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