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Shine Leather Shoes with Vegetable Oil
Original Purpose: Frying up a tasty batter.
Aha! Use: Shining leather shoes. Use a damp cloth to wipe away dirt, then apply a small drop of oil to a soft cloth and rub the surface to remove scuff marks.
Reward: A polished look from heel to toe.


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