TikToker Shows a Genius Hack on How to Repair Scratched Leather Boots

We don’t blame you for thinking that your leather boots are beyond the salvation point after they are scratched. Sure, it is heartbreaking, especially if they are your favorite footwear, but you can’t do a thing to save them, right? Well, wrong. You can.

TikToker @jordanicolebird recently shared a video with a genius hack that will help you repair scratched leather boots in no time. Surprisingly, it involves toothpaste.

The clip shows @jordanicolebird simply rubbing some toothpaste on her scuffed Dr. Martens boots. She then presumably wipes it out with a cloth, and they look as good as new.

“If y’all didn’t know already, toothpaste gets them scuffs off the docs real nice,” the TikToker wrote in the caption.

It turned out that many people didn’t know as the video quickly turned viral and received more than a million views in just several days.

@jordanicolebird

if y’all didn’t know already toothpaste gets them scuffs off the docs real nice

♬ original sound – James

Toothpaste has been actually used frequently to clean leather due to its abrasive characteristics. This also makes it a great tool for removing minor scratches, as it levels out the marks and fills the lacerations.

However, keep in mind that this trick will work only on shallow scuffs. If you are dealing with a deep mark, unfortunately, no amount of toothpaste will be able to help you.