There is no better feeling than putting on new sneakers, with that characteristic smell and pristine white. Sadly, that color is short-lived, and no matter how careful you are, it’s almost impossible to keep your sneakers clean. With these tricks it will be easy to return your shoes to their original splendor.
But first, a piece of advice: the best thing to do to keep your sneakers white and clean is to treat them with stain repellence and waterproofing before wearing them for the first time. You can buy this type of product in any specialized establishment.
Baking soda and detergent
To carry out this process you will need very little, baking soda, detergent and a toothbrush, you probably have all the ingredients you need in your pantry.
You have to mix 1 part of baking soda and 1.5 parts of detergent. The mixture should be rubbed on the shoes with a toothbrush. Rinse and place the shoes in the washing machine; be sure to remove the laces and inner soles before washing them on the delicate cycle. Add a few towels to the wash to balance the load and prevent shoes from hitting the drum.
Sodium bicarbonate
magic eraser
Another way to get your sneakers white again, especially if they have rubber soles, is to use a small cleaning tool called a Magic Eraser, which can be found in any supermarket. It’s a cube of white foam that can remove almost any mark, just add water and start rubbing.
Baking soda and vinegar
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and a cup of water. Use a cloth or old toothbrush to rub the shoes until they are clean.
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda and half a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide with water. Use a toothbrush dipped in this mixture to scrub the shoes, wait 30 minutes for the baking soda to work its magic, then rinse with water.
micellar water
micellar water
Micellar water is a commonly used make-up remover product. All you have to do is add a little micellar water to a clean cloth and rub the white sneakers well. Works on leather, rubber and suede finishes.
Toothpaste
If it’s good enough to keep your teeth white, then it’s good enough to keep your sneakers clean. It will be necessary to add a little white gel toothpaste to an old toothbrush, add a little water and rub the dirty area of the leather, canvas or mesh shoes, then just remove the excess with a damp cloth .
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toilet paper and water
This method is best for canvas shoes that, despite being cleaned, still have yellow marks that won’t go away. You have to soak the sheets of toilet paper with water and cover the slippers with the paper as if it were papier-mâché. Let stand and dry for 12 hours. When it is completely dry, you will have to remove the paper to discover the clean white shoes without yellow marks.
