Can I just clean my walking shoes with ammonia?

[raccoon]

I bought some shoe cleaning product from the store before. Sure smelled like ammonia. But of course, more expensive and in a small bottle.

[youthere]

1. I use automatic dishwasher detergent...

(the powder) to clean athletic shoes. I fill the sink with hot water, pour in about a cupful of the granules and swish until they dissolve and then turn the shoes upside down in the water and let them soak, then I throw them in the washing machine. If your shoes can't get saturated (ie: leather), I would recommend trying some baking soda and a damp toothbrush. You can also use commercial whitening toothpaste to scrub them clean.

[NMDemDist2]

2. that works on stained stove tops too, make a paste and let it sit for a few

then scrub. cleans it up like new

[youthere]

3. Ooh! Good Tip! Thanks!