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 happen to buy 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 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 your leather shoes and scrub gently with a brush. This will help your 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, 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 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 mason jar to dry them and keep their shape.

Tea bags or coffee beans are a "secret weapon" to keep your shoes smelling fresh all day long.

Sweaty feet can be a problem. Get rid of it by placing a sanitary pad in your shoes.

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