A common beauty item will clean dirty sneakers like magic — and no, it’s not toothpaste

We all know how to clean scuffed sneakers with toothpaste, but that’s not the only beauty item in your arsenal that removes dirt.

Turns out, nail polish remover has the same impact. And somehow, cleaning shoes with a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover is a lot less gross than brushing them with an old toothbrush.

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