Tips to keep your shoes looking like new

Applying paraffin wax or candle wax to the surface of canvas shoes helps limit water absorption.

If you accidentally buy a pair of shoes that are a little too small, try filling them with water and placing them in the freezer overnight. As the water freezes, it will stretch your shoes out a bit.

A mixture of water, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda can clean shoes quickly.

For the rubber sole of sneakers you can use an eraser to clean it.

Dilute rice vinegar with water then spray the mixture onto leather shoes and use a brush to scrub lightly. This will help the leather shoes shine instantly.

The natural oils and potassium in bananas can brighten and shine leather shoes. Try rubbing the inside of a banana peel on the surface of your shoes and then wiping them clean with a soft cloth to keep them looking as good as new.

For high boots, when not in use, you should roll up some newspaper and place it inside to keep its shape.

If you accidentally get your ankle boots wet, stand them upside down over a suitably sized glass jar to dry them and keep their shape.

Tea bags or coffee beans are a "treasure" to help your shoes smell fresh all day long.

Sweaty feet can cause a lot of problems. Fix this problem by placing a sanitary pad in your shoes.

If you get gum stuck on your shoes, don’t rush to remove it because it can scratch your favorite shoes. Calmly rub ice around the stain, the stain will gradually harden and become easier to remove.