You can restore the clean appearance of leather shoes that have become unclean if you use toothpaste to remove the dirt and debris that have accumulated there. As a result of this, you will have another opportunity to make use of the shoes in some capacity. You can remove the filth and grime from the shoes by using either a toothbrush or a cleaning pad; choose the option that you think will be most effective based on your own personal judgement of what will be the most effective way. Waiting until the toothpaste has completely dried on the shoes is a good idea before attempting to remove the stain from the shoes with a moist towel and a solution made of water and soap. This will ensure that the stain comes out as clean as possible. The stain shouldn't be attempted to be removed until after this step has been completed. It is reasonable to anticipate that once you have finished cleaning your footwear, it will have an appearance that is noticeably superior to the condition it was in before you started cleaning it. This is something that you should be able to look forward to. The filth and grime on the shoe's upper surface are eliminated throughout the washing procedure. 
This is the reason for this result. Because toothpaste has the potential to damage other types of shoes, you should steer clear of using it to clean leather shoes and instead restrict its use to cleaning canvas shoes and sneakers. Using toothpaste to clean other types of shoes could result in the shoes becoming damaged. If you do decide to use toothpaste to clean your shoes, you should stay away from applying it on leather shoes if at all possible. If you try to clean leather shoes with toothpaste, you run the danger of causing damage that will not be able to be corrected in the future.
- 1. For an additional dollar, splurge on a white toothpaste that does not include gel in its composition. It is unlikely that using gel toothpaste to clean your shoes will result in a thorough cleaning, and there is a good risk that the toothpaste will leave a stain on your footwear. In addition to this, there is a significant possibility that it will leave a mark on the soles of your shoes. White shoes should at all costs be protected from having gel toothpaste on them. This is of the utmost importance. If you only have colored toothpaste at home, you can clean your shoes with that instead of white toothpaste, but using white toothpaste is the more effective option. If you only have colored toothpaste at home, you can use that instead. On the other side, the results won't be as gratifying as you had hoped for.
Check to see whether you still have an old toothbrush laying around, or go out and purchase a new one that does not cost too much. It is a waste of time and resources to throw away an expensive toothbrush that has never been used in order to clean your dirty shoes because doing so accomplishes nothing useful. You will no longer be able to use it to clean shoes, and there is no way that you can use it to brush your teeth. Neither of these uses can be accomplished with this item. This item cannot be put to any of those purposes since it lacks the necessary capabilities. An old toothbrush will do an excellent job fulfilling the requirements of this project. 
- 2. Apply a little amount of toothpaste to a discreet area of one of your shoes and allow it to sit for a few minutes before determining whether or not the toothpaste is effective. There are a lot of various kinds of toothpaste, and each one has its own unique collection of components. Some of these components can be harmful to the shoes that you wear, so be careful. Even while the most majority of toothpastes may be used without concern; it is still a good idea to conduct a safety check on any new toothpaste before incorporating it into your normal routine. You can get rid of the stain that is on one of your shoes by putting a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to the affected area, rubbing it in completely, and then letting it sit for a few minutes.
After twenty minutes have gone, you will need to inspect the area and clean it with a damp towel before continuing. You are free to use the toothpaste to clean the other shoe as well, provided that it did not leave any trace of itself on the first shoe that you cleaned with it and that it did not leave any trace of itself on the second shoe that you cleaned with it.
- 3. Smear a very minuscule amount of toothpaste onto the toothbrush's bristles. A sizeable amount of toothpaste need not be placed on the toothbrush because doing so is not required. In this particular instance, little is more. When you are cleaning your shoes, it is recommended that you place only a small amount of substance on the brush so that you do not make a mess. It's possible that your shoes could get ruined if you use an excessive amount of toothpaste. When you clean your teeth, use about half the amount of toothpaste that you would normally use. This will help you avoid swallowing too much. You won't squander any if you follow these instructions, that's for sure. Additionally, if you want to remove even more filth from your shoes, you can use a cleaning pad to scrub them in the direction of the treads. You can clean your shoes quickly and easily using a cleaning sponge, or you can use a wire brush to clean your canvas shoes or sneakers if they have a lot of dirt on them. You have two options, depending on the level of grime that is on your shoes.
- 4. Scrub the soles of your shoes with the toothbrush to clear any dirt or debris that may have accumulated. The color of your shoes, the materials they are made of, and their current state should all play a role in determining how vigorously you scrub them with the toothbrush. Applying a great deal of pressure on shoes of a dark hue or shoes that are already somewhat unclean makes it possible to eliminate the dirt from such types of shoes. You might choose to wear shoes of a dark color if the shoes have a significant amount of dirt on them. If you want to keep your white shoes from getting scratched, you should use the brush to gently work the toothpaste into your shoes rather than rubbing it in with your fingers. If you wear white shoes, this is a very significant consideration. Move the brush in a circular motion over any areas that look to have an especially thick layer of dirt, having first determined which areas have such a layer, and having done so. This will help remove some of the dirt from the area.
- 5. After a period of time equaling roughly ten minutes, remove the shoes from the bathroom and dispose of the toothpaste in the trash can. During this amount of time, the toothpaste will work its way deep into the fabric of the shoes, where it will finally become lodged. Eventually, the shoes will smell like toothpaste. Because of this, part of the dirt on the surface will be simpler to wipe away with a cloth.
- 6. Before applying the cleaning solution to the shoes, clean them by first wiping them down with a cloth that has been dipped in water. When the 10 minutes are up, before you use your towel to wipe the shoes clean, you should first run it under the water while it is running and then let it sit there for a few seconds. After that, you may use your towel to wipe the shoes clean. When you are using the towel to dry the shoes, you have the option of deciding how much pressure to apply to them based on how thoroughly you want the shoes to be dried. This might be more or less pressure, depending on your preferences. It is quite essential for you to remove as much toothpaste from the shoes as you are capable of doing so in a reasonable amount of time. If some of the dirt is still resistant to being removed, you will need to go through the process once more to get rid of it.
- 7. Either purchase a new spray bottle or give the one you already have a thorough cleaning by giving it a good rinse before using it again. Because your shoes are prone to damage from a variety of chemicals, the spray bottle that you use should be completely free of any residue or stains. You can get a new spray bottle that is empty in the grocery store or from a store that specializes in home products in your neighborhood. Both of these types of shops are probably located nearby. These two categories of retail establishments are likely to be found in close proximity to one another.
If you have an old spray bottle that needs to be emptied, you may do it by dumping the contents of the bottle down the drain of the sink. This is also a good way to dispose of any leftover liquid in the container. After putting some dish soap to the spray bottle, the following step is to completely rinse out the bottle with water until the water no longer produces suds. This should be done until the sudsing action of the water has stopped. 
- 8. In the spray bottle, combine the following ingredients in the following ratio: five parts water to one part dish soap. The mixture should be sprayed onto the surface. By making use of measuring cups, one is able to perform an accurate calculation of the amount of water and soap that must be poured into the spray bottle prior to its utilization. If you do not have any measuring glasses handy, it is recommended that you use a smaller amount of dish soap rather than a bigger amount of dish soap. This is because greater amounts of dish soap can be difficult to measure.
You should consider the water and soap in the spray bottle to be correctly mixed once you have given the bottle a good shake after replacing the cap on the spray bottle and giving it a good shake. You should consider giving the bottle another good shake after replacing the cap on the spray bottle.
- 9. Spray some of the solution onto a clean towel, and once you've sprayed the towel with some of the solution, use the towel to wipe the shoes. In order to apply some of the solution, squirt some of it onto the fabric of the cloth and then wipe it off. To get rid of the toothpaste on the shoes, use the cloth to make circular motions in various directions. Utilizing the cloth will allow you to accomplish this goal. When you are cleaning the shoes, pay special attention to the areas that were particularly dirty before you cleaned them. This will ensure that the shoes retain their brand-new appearance after being cleaned. It is quite necessary for you to use the cloth in order to remove all of the solution from the footwear, as this is the only way to accomplish this task in an efficient manner.
- 10. To ensure that the shoes are completely dry, use a cloth that is both clean and dry at the same time. Following the stage in which the spray solution was applied to the shoes with a wipe, the following step is to completely dry the shoes off. When using the towel to completely dry the shoes, it is essential to apply a lot of pressure to the towel in order to get the desired results.
If it is necessary, you can let the shoes air dry by storing them in a location that is cool, dry, and sheltered from the direct sunlight. This will allow them to air dry more quickly.