How to Make Shoes Non-Slip at Home.
Winter walks are often accompanied by ice, making it very easy to slip and get injured. To make shoes less slippery, it is not necessary to buy special attachments or expensive sprays, as you can use a regular potato. Thanks to the starch contained in this vegetable, a rough layer is created on the sole, which helps to grip better on ice.
Why Use Potato Specifically
The secret to the effectiveness of this vegetable lies in the starch. This substance creates a microscopic rough layer upon contact with the surface of the sole. It acts like an invisible coating that significantly increases friction, allowing shoes to "grip" even the smoothest ice. This method is completely eco-friendly, does not damage the shoe structure, and leaves no foreign odors behind.
How to Make Shoes Non-Slip at Home
The process of preparing shoes for going out on ice is quite simple.
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Choose one large potato, as mature fruits contain the most necessary starch.
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Grate the vegetable on a fine grater until it becomes a wet mash. It is the fine grinding that allows for the maximum release of the active substance.
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Squeeze the resulting mass well through cheesecloth, collecting the pure juice. This liquid contains all the power of the upcoming protective layer.
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Thoroughly coat the clean and definitely dry sole with the juice. Pay special attention to the areas that touch the ground first — the heel and the toe.
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Leave the shoes undisturbed for 10 to 15 minutes. During this time, the moisture will evaporate, leaving behind a strong starch film.
After drying, you will notice that the shoes grip the ice much more confidently. In cold and dry weather, this protection will allow you to walk safely for two to five hours. However, it should be remembered that water is the main enemy of starch, so during thaws or walks on wet slush, the protective layer will wash away faster. This method is ideal for any soles — from rubber to synthetic, as starch does not cause cracks or drying of the material.
