Tools We Use To Clean Shoes | Full Time Shoe Resellers | Poshmark & Mercari | RNZY

Hope this video helps if you decide to clean / restore the profit into some shoes.
Tools we use:
Shelving- amzn.to/3duUqR3
Rotary Tool- amzn.to/2QMF2pH
Heat gun- amzn.to/2UgxX2A
Chainsaw file- amzn.to/39m8WHE
Lexol Leather cleanse/conditioner- amzn.to/2wAYcrB
Fabric shaver- amzn.to/2xjZffz
Dry brushes- amzn.to/2UR6iV2
Sharpies- amzn.to/39dAmPW
Kiwi Polish- amzn.to/33MxlVu
Horsehair Brushes- amzn.to/2xjZBCV
Grandma’s shoe cleaner- amzn.to/3ajf1pF
Bubble wrap- amzn.to/2xrAoX3
Shipping Tape- amzn.to/2WJlR3G
Hand drill- amzn.to/39khoY2
Brush attachments for drill- amzn.to/3dnUpP3
Magic Erasers- amzn.to/2xnlH7G
Clamp light- amzn.to/2wB9JHr
Daylight lightbulbs- amzn.to/39khRcK
Shoelaces- amzn.to/2WIzfoE
Shoe trees- amzn.to/3bpajqp
IKEA bags- amzn.to/2y5UPt3h
As always let us know if you have any questions.
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[@midwestdartfrogs]

I'm so glad you both made a more in depth cleaning video. This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks RNZY 🙏 Stay safe👊

[@rnzynow]

So much more to come 🤝🤝 Appreciate the well wishes. Hope you stay safe as well 🤙🤙

[@Esotericgemini]

Just found your channel and I appreciate the attention to detail yall put into the channel. I've been restoring sneakers off and on since around 2012, I just went full-time with my restoration and customization buisness 2 months ago. I resell a pair here and there but I specialize in restoring mainly older retro jordans. I used all of the same tools you do here but many more. I just wanted to recommend a pressurized steam cleaner. I just bought one off Amazon for around 100 bucks but you can find them as cheap as 40 just depends on how much you plan to use it and brand names etc. I have to say this pressurized steam cleaner does way more than I could have imagined to get a deep cleaning done. Anyways keep doing the awesome work and you got a new sub out of me.

[@Lootmeister]

Thank you! This is one of the most useful videos I've watched in a long time!

[@rnzynow]

Happy it helps 🤝🤝 Thanks for tuning in!

[@btb997]

If there is barely any dirt on the shoes I use Magic erasers. Also gets rid of marker

[@BKVendingFlipping]

That Fabric shaver is amazing, I need to get one of those for sure. Great tips and tricks thanks so much.

[@rnzynow]

Works great 👌👌👌

[@aaronryan002]

Thanks for bringing all the knowledge. It would be interesting to see clean vs uncleaned identical pairs to see how much the time adds to profit.

[@flofleu9]

One of the most useful video. You guys are awesome and genuine. Thank you

[@rnzynow]

Appreciate the kind words 🤙🤙 Thanks for tuning in 🤝🤝

[@Snarkapotamus]

Goof off will get most inks off the bottoms of shoes. I also use Ronson lighter fluid. Works great on any kind of tar, gum on the bottom as well as residual label residue and evaporates leaving no trace.

[@Brandoni65]

Wow awesome this will help my online shoe business tremendously! I do exactly what you guys do! Thank you for info so much!

[@adkoutside7135]

You both do a great job explaining everything you do! Best of luck to you both!

[@rnzynow]

Thank you 🤝🤝 Sending you our best as well 👊👊

[@cruikshank]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. We Really Appreciate your help to the community.

[@rnzynow]

Happy to help 🤝🤝

[@rubbercitylostandfound]

Great idea to have a designated cleaning/polishing station. The dread of cleaning sometimes causes shoes to not get listed right away. I think a station will help to alleviate the problem. Thanks for the guidance.

[@rnzynow]

Happy to share what’s working for us. Appreciate you tuning in 🤝🤝

[@basketsresale]

Love the station ! Learned a lot today

[@rnzynow]

Baskets Resale happy it’s helping 🤝🤝

[@useourprivatefunds]

Great video! Thanks bill

[@Miak214]

A dry erase marker to get rid of the marker ink, just trace over it then use a slightly damp microfiber cloth to gently rub it, comes right off. Acetone (nail polish remover) works. Alcohol does too plus it disinfects. Dry erasers for white shoes all over or make a baking soda paste and use a toothbrush. Cheap and easy. Thanks for the videos always appreciate y’all! How do you sanitize the insides?

[@kennycallahan6297]

Always schooling me. Appreciate it. I have half of this stuff around the house already. About to become a lot more efficient 😁 what a great feeling!

[@rnzynow]

Kenny Callahan 👌👌👌👌

[@rnzynow]

Kenny Callahan 👌👌👌👌

[@PhilGeissler]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@jerrytaz6982]

Acetone (nail polish remover is great for removing marker and pen from a lot of surfaces. Just a small inconspicuous area first and rub very lightly.

[@emilioemilios3842]

Great video thanks

[@serinoserino1791]

Great video has helped out so much

[@rnzynow]

Happy it’s helping 👊👊 Appreciate you tuning in 🤝🤝

[@NorthShoreJoe]

Try Mineral Spirits for the Sharpie Marks. It'll take it right off and shouldn't hurt the shoe sole. As long as you don't use it on the leather/shoe upper, you should be fine.

[@WotanSkyFather]

The solvent in Sharpie ink reactivates old sharpie writing, making it easier to remove.

[@chickenfriedrice1980]

Thanks for the upload, very helpful if you wanna start

[@rnzynow]

Appreciate you tuning in 🤝🤝

[@VasquezVintage]

Definitely ordering a chainsaw file!Our process is not as efficient.Thanks!👊🏾

[@MNBLONDY]

Essentiall oils takes marker off of the button of ANY shoes

[@SingSadForMe]

Bro you gotta throw some Amazon affiliate links in the description! I would be using your link right now to support. Love you guys content.

[@rnzynow]

RadioRice appreciate you tuning in 🤝🤝 We are working on it 👊

[@clutchdufort9001]

Great vid, very helpful

[@rnzynow]

Happy it helps 👊👊 Appreciate you tuning in 🤝🤝

[@hunterrodriguez1940]

For the writing on the bottom I just use acetone and boom comes right off

[@kcidmad]

awesome. very helpfull video. thanks guys

[@rnzynow]

You’re welcome 🤝🤝 Appreciate you tuning in 🤙🤙

[@donjuandemarco2995]

Great informative video this is what i was waiting for. You guys rock! Ive gotten in this business now i even have my own website. The good thing i get used name brand sneakers at 15 bucks from some guy i know and sell them at whatever price i put them for that helps me a lot besides the sourcing

[@rnzynow]

Sending you our best as your adventure grows 🤝🤝

[@donjuandemarco2995]

@@rnzynow thank you soo much like wise to ya'll

[@justinswinney1990]

@@donjuandemarco2995 Question is: Why don't I know this guy? Lol. I'm in the west coast

[@barbsoddznendz1896]

Was looking for the best shoe cleaners. Thanks for the info!

[@rnzynow]

Appreciate you tuning in 🤝🤝

[@bubbie23jw]

My heros🥇

[@justinwolfe8233]

I’ve recently come across a few pairs that have the price in pen. I’ve heard for leather some will use a little nail salon dremel to shave the marker or pen off. 🙏🏻 if that doesn’t work for the non leather soles, I’m making circles/spots. Haha

[@dachief2018]

For strings, try cuticle cutters, works amazing and you can get more precise cheers!

[@CB-fs8rp]

nail clippers work just as well.

[@RideNotSlide]

Beard clippers

[@radikalresale]

omg the drill with the brush-SO INTO IT. Never thought of that-thanks!

[@rnzynow]

🤝🤝🤝

[@dove5729]

Thank you so much for the information, they are very helpful, would you please talk about, cleaning and oil products for leather shoes and boots! thanks

[@rnzynow]

Here is where we talk about restoring leather boots 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJykXp2QjK2Ieas

[@bryanronning]

I do the same with the sharpies. sometimes it just doesnt come off so I just scribble it in haha, great video as always guys.

[@rnzynow]

Appreciate you tuning in 🤝🤝

[@javierrids9011]

Acetone

[@anthonyblake3222]

If you use sun screen on the bottom of the shoe that has sharpie it will remove it as well.

[@rnzynow]

Thanks for the heads up 🤙🤙

[@davesrandomfinds3105]

In the future you might want to look at thread snips instead of scissors, super sharp and easier to handle than full length scissors

[@rnzynow]

Thanks for the heads up 🤝🤝

[@tomjsutigers]

Thank you guys. I had permanent marker $ on white sneakers sole, turn sneaker over to stay level in place , put drop of Clorox bleach gel just enough to cover $ mark and let sit . Many times it disappears with no scrubbing. Just don’t let run down shoe into leather / fabric

[@rnzynow]

Appreciate you sharing 🤙🤙

[@VinhTran-jt9vm]

Awesome video, thank you so much for sharing. I went out and bought the rotary tool and Walmart bit set and am having a hard time figuring out which bit you used to resurface your boots. Could you please share with me which sanding bit you are using and if you needed an idea for another video I would love to see you use the rotary tool to refinish some boots!

[@rnzynow]

Thank you for tuning in. Try different bits and see what works best for you. Start with the softer ones.

[@bcole7366]

Getting the sock lint off the inside of the sneakers is so important. I bought a pair of sneakers on Poshmark and the inside had a wicked lot of sock lint and I was so turned off I gave her 3 stars (she also said they were in like new condition & didn’t have any photos of the inside)

[@rnzynow]

It’s always important to be honest with your descriptions 🤙🤙 The fabric shaver is a perfect quick remedy to that sock lint 👌

[@kristinbrown6768]

Goof off for marker on shoes works in literally 1 second....upon contact. Seems easier.

[@grayciesmom5807]

I use non acetone nail polish remover to remove writing on Goodwill items.

[@rnzynow]

Thank you for sharing 🤝🤝

[@rominamartinez3720]

Can you make a video of you guys cleaning a shoe from start to finish?

[@ASMRKlotz]

@3:20 That sticker remover trick is really cool. I wonder if it will work for removing price stickers from video game cases without damaging them. Those are always a pain to get off.

[@Snarkapotamus]

Lighter fluid and a flat plastic spatula...I've removed literally thousands of store labels using this combo from DVD/Blueray/Video games and even cardboard boxes and plastic film package wrap. Put some on, let it sit 10-seconds or so, then use the spatula to get under and edge and scrape it off.

[@DelmarBD]

Can you do a video of how you use the dremmel on the leather?.

[@jessicaclaros2687]

Love your videos :) Once you clean up the shoes you buy, do you list them “like new” ?

[@rnzynow]

Our goal is to under promise and over deliver. We list them as gently used. “Like New” on most marketplaces is defined as “new without tags” so it’s best to be honest. Under promise and over deliver 👌

[@ashtasticgaming2795]

Do you mainly clean your shoe with the “grandma sneaker cleaner” ? Also do you use reshoevn8er? Would love to see a video of that!

[@RustyHinge]

Acetone will remove ink, as well as many orange / citrus cleaners. I prefer Stoner Xenit Natural Citrus. Depending on the surface material, one or the other will almost always remove the ink.

[@XrayTech98]

Great videos!! Love your content!! Question...do you have any idea what size chainsaw file you use? Thanks!!

[@rnzynow]

There is a link to the chainsaw files we use in the description 🤝🤝

[@kmedina1185]

HAHA funny how I went to the store and come home to see this lol

[@rnzynow]

Hope this helps 🤙🤙

[@Brandoni65]

Does the Grandma's shoe cleaner work well on mesh without changing color? Have you tried diluting and spraying detergent?

[@kastironwoman6009]

I watched this video probably a year ago, then again 3 months ago, and had to watch it again. "Spaced Repetition" is how we all learn, so thanks for teaching!!! Gotta just get the supplies and list my "future-earnings" pile!! Will REshoevenator and Grandma'sSecretSneakerCleaner give you affiliate links? I am going straight there.

[@rnzynow]

Appreciate you tuning in 🤝🤝 We have links in the description of this video. Always sending you our best!

[@kastironwoman6009]

@@rnzynow Crud!! OK- Drop down menus are my nemesis. I am super old-school- I like books- you see what is there and nothing is hidden - on internet sites- half the everything is hidden. So thanks. I found it and will look at it all. Thanks for your patient response.

[@saulvalencia2582]

Hey, just wondering, what’s the piece that you guys used for the drills to take off the fuzz inside shoes? Thanks !

[@keolo8883]

Awesome video. My tools for cleaning shoes: washing machine. I’m lazy

[@rnzynow]

Appreciate you tuning in 🤝🤝 Be careful it can damage the shoes or even worse destroy your washing machine 😳

[@lohero]

try a dry erase marker over the writing ... sometimes makes it removable.

[@rnzynow]

Appreciate the heads up 🤝🤝

[@spoostad]

Hi. Learned about you from Hairy Tornado. Continued success to you.

[@rnzynow]

Appreciate you tuning in 🤝🤝 Hairy Tornado is great!! Sending you our best from Maine 🤝🤝

[@fatimavazquez4750]

91% Isopropyl alcohol and a napkin/cotton swab works excellent as a permanent marker remover👍🏻

[@rnzynow]

Appreciate the heads up 🤝🤝

[@Jacksons.Corner]

Can we get a link to the products you displayed ?

[@behappylikeiam9421]

👏👏👏👌

[@junehodge8027]

I can't find an answer anywhere - do you have to rinse the cleaner afterwards? Every time I rinse shoes they end up with water marks so I've just gave up on shoes but if they don't need rinsed that would be amazing.

[@westleypowell8957]

Thanks

[@rnzynow]

You’re welcome 🤝🤝 Thanks for tuning in.

[@karinatorres7902]

@@rnzynow hi!!!With what kind of paint do you fix the shoes, can you add the link please

[@rnzynow]

@@karinatorres7902 Angelus Paint

[@pakophikatotokonyane7214]

Hello, I came across your video, very informative and helpful, first time here and I subscribed to your channel. Watching from Botswana🇧🇼 Please please can you do me a favoure, do a quotation of simple tools that I can use for cleaning shoes since it's my first time getting to bussiness. I want to start home shoe cleaning service but I don't have experience but I think i like and love the work, and i experienced that where i'm staying i see i can go far, bcos most of pple here wear snikers and tekkies.

[@emichh4]

Hi, great video. I don't see the link for the dry brush. Can you please link the one that you use? Thanks

[@rnzynow]

Just updated the list to include the dry brushes 🤝🤝 Appreciate you tuning in.

[@brianhernandez3510]

How much do you charge?? Never knew there was a deep cleaning for shoes thought it was just soap and brush

[@koyenriquez4799]

I’ve heard that nail polish works to remote sharpie writing on the sole. Is this true? Thanks

[@rnzynow]

There are a lot of ways to get sharpie off. Just be careful when testing things not to damage the shoes 🤙🤙

[@chrisa.1153]

Is there a link to the soft bristle brush you use for the drill?

[@rnzynow]

Yes it’s in the description

[@milovelasco1379]

Did y’all take time I’m buying things like or all at once

[@rogerbritus9378]

A couple of advices to you, the young, immortal people: first, instead of the "dry brush", use a vacuum cleaner hose with a brush attachment. And turn the damn vacuum cleaner on while brushing. Second, install an air exhaustion system in that workstation, to remove all the particles (organic and inorganic), fumes, and vapors you're releasing from these shoes, chemicals, and tools during this process. If you don't have where to vent it out to, or for the economy (a/c costs of replacement air), then at the very least, install a HEPA filter in line with a recirculating filtration system. That can be as simple as fitting a shop vacuum with a HEPA filter and have it run full-time with the hose near the work area, opposite of your nose (with the item between you and the hose). Shop vacuums have a lot of pressure but low volume, so the hose end needs to be quite close to the object you're cleaning at all times, in order to capture what you don't want going into your nostrils and lungs.

[@rnzynow]

Thanks Roger 🤝🤝

[@mamaflipper8753]

What length shoe laces do you usually purchase?

[@rnzynow]

45” and longer

[@ashleyparman2993]

I used a heat tool and it peeled off the inside when pulling off the sticker and another it burned the insole! Any tips on when to use heat tool and when not

[@rnzynow]

Be very careful when using the heat tool. Be delicate 🤙

[@bedakamoses6147]

Hi

[@TayCoMi]

What kind of bundle discounts do you do? Do you have a % markdown or just bundle to save shipping?

[@rnzynow]

Depends on how many pairs the buyer bundles and what our buy cost was for that bundle. We always try to offer at least 10% plus a discount on shipping. We can do so because we keep in mind when pricing every pair that we will most likely be negotiating with buyers. Give yourself some room to negotiate while still hitting your profit goals.

[@TayCoMi]

@@rnzynow Perfect. Thank you for the response. You guys are amazing, keep up the great work.

[@rnzynow]

Taylor Miller appreciate the kind words 🤙🤙 Sending you our best 🤝🤝

[@milovelasco1379]

If I’m trying to get in this business and trying to study still and understand should I buy little things at once or buy all the items and products right away ?

[@rnzynow]

Start slow and grow gradually

[@richardspencer4095]

I wipe of acetone takes marker off much faster.,

[@rnzynow]

Thanks for the heads up 🤙🤙 Careful using acetone on shoes....it’s very easy to damage the shoes if not done very carefully.

[@MCS91013]

I use acetone too. Just a q-tip barely dabbed into the acetone and quickly wipe. If that doesn’t work, lacquer thinner used the same way will always remove it. But again, you have to be even more careful with lacquer thinner. I use the tiniest amount and I always take the shoe to the product so I can keep it away from everything else. I also always do one final wipe down with Odorless Mineral Spirits to remove any oil or residue that may be left on the shoe (or other surfaces).

[@terrymeechan2998]

Would it be possible for you to list each of the items? This would be very helpful but know you guys are busy.

[@rnzynow]

We are working on getting everything we use listed in every video. It’s a great idea. Coming soon 🤝🤝

[@chakajr11]

Hey man i have a question. Obviously you sell items on Poshmark. I was wondering if you can SHIP your items through UPS?

[@rnzynow]

We’ve always only used USPS because of the free boxes. As far as we know there isn’t an option to ship using UPS on Poshmark.

[@chakajr11]

Rnzy Thanks man. What’s the hustle you guys are doing lately? I’m only asking because of the COVID-19.... Hope you guys are safe

[@andonarnold7469]

What is the paint for? Do you paint the shoes if it’s scratched up?

[@rnzynow]

We’ve tested doing so on a few pairs.

[@andonarnold7469]

@@rnzynow thank you for replying, did it work?

[@rnzynow]

@@andonarnold7469 on some it did and others it didn’t. Still a work in progress

[@evantulik262]

where do you sell your refurbished shoes?

[@rnzynow]

Poshmark, Mercari, and FB Marketplace.

[@manuelcolon244]

Hi Ryan I want to buy from you store, can you tell me how can I access there please.

[@rnzynow]

Search RNZY

[@EsraDoingThings]

Hi! Are you still using the same method for cleaning?

[@rnzynow]

Yes

[@khululekilentombela2393]

How much do you need actually to start a sneaker cleaning business

[@khululekilentombela2393]

Please watpp me m at south Africa running an in house sneaker cleaning I need your help

[@kristinbrown6768]

A spot???? How do you not know about Goof Off?

[@kentgarrett474]

How can I remove thrones from inside a golf shoe!!

[@rnzynow]

What have you tried so far?

[@nomadxpert]

Are you and The Professor related?

[@boomersooner3187]

Why don’t you sell hype shoes instead of cheap shoes ? Bc there’s a lot more money to be made with hype shoes I’ve found

[@803trends]

91% rubbing alcohol and a magic eraser will take off marker

[@bedakamoses6147]

Where you office in Uganda entebbe