6. Mend-worn shoes
Estimated Cost: $1–$2*
Goal: Vaseline removes scratches from leather shoes.
Although leather polish is a useful tool that works well, most individuals don’t always keep it on hand. Fortunately, scratches on leather boots, gloves, handbags, shoes, and other items can be easily repaired at a lower cost by using Vaseline.
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Just apply a little Vaseline to the shoes. After that, use a gentle cloth to buff the scuffs until they have a polished sheen. This trick costs a few dollars and can revive anything made of leather.