Over time, the Velcro on the shoes no longer sticks… This is normal because dirt gets stuck and prevents the Velcro from sticking. Fortunately, there is a trick to easily clean and repair scratches on shoes and caps. You’ll see, it’s super easy. And above all, it avoids having to buy a new pair of sneakers for nothing! It was my shoemaker who gave me this tip for recovering the Velcro from my children’s shoes. All you need is a roll of tape. Look : Summary What you need – adhesive tape – old toothbrush – tweezers How to do 1. First remove as much dirt as possible with your fingers. 2. Lay the scratch flat on a table. 3. Cut a hand-sized strip of tape. 4. Stick it on the “soft” part of the scratch. 5. Stick and peel the tape as many times as necessary to catch as much dirt as possible. 6. Pass the toothbrush over both parts of the Velcro to remove encrusted dust. 7. Remove the stuff that didn’t come away with the tweezers. Result And There you go ! Your shoe velcros are now like new 🙂 Easy, quick and effective, right? And presto, the velcro of the sneaker sticks again. Practical, right? You now know how to make a scratch stick again. You will finally be able to tighten your shoes like before. And it didn’t cost a euro to hold the Velcro ! Just a little time. Obviously it works for all types of scratch: Sneakers, jackets, pants, caps or sports equipment. Do you like this trick ? Receive the best ones every morning. It’s free. No spam, promised, sworn, spit! Join us ! >> Already 3 million readers! Why do the Velcro strips no longer stick? Quite simply because they are dirty . Have you seen everything that’s embedded in it? Hair, fur, lint from other clothes, dust… It’s a real dump in there. Especially in the hardest part of the velcro. And it’s all this accumulation that makes it no longer stick in the soft part. Why does it work? The Velcro no longer sticks because of the dirt stuck in its fibers. By removing them in the smallest corners, the Velcro regains all its grip. Brushing the soft part helps to plump up the little nubs responsible for good grip. This way it can grip again in the hard part of the scratch . Be careful not to tear the “curls” from the hard part. For what ? Because this is what promotes optimal hold. How to change the velcro? If the Velcro is really too damaged, you can easily change it on a pair of shoes. It’s generally the “soft” part that ages the fastest…but it’s also the easiest to change. For what ? Because it’s the one that’s on top. We therefore do not have to dismantle the entire shoe. Cut a strip of new Velcro the same size as the original. Then sew it over the damaged strip. Use a sturdy needle, such as a leather needle , to stitch the strip securely over the old one. Of course, it’s a little noticeable, but it’s a great solution for repairing a pair of shoes. Especially those of children who are not always very careful.
