Cleaning sneakers: How to make sneakers shine white again?

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First things first: Sneakers should never be thrown into the washing machine! This dissolves the adhesive, creating an undesirable yellow tint on many shoes. If you love your kicks, clean them by hand.

The laces must be removed before cleaning the shoes. These are often dirty; You soften them in warm water in which a tablespoon of detergent is dissolved. However, they can also be put in the washing machine (in a delicate bag to prevent them from getting mixed up). After washing at 30 degrees, you leave it to dry in the open air.

Larger stains on midsoles or shoe caps made of white, smooth rubber (like those on Converse shoes) can be easily removed with a microfiber cloth and nail polish remover.

Dirt deposits on rough surfaces can be removed with regular toothpaste and an old toothbrush or shoe brush.

For the topping, mix equal amounts of baking soda or baking soda with dish soap. After mixing for a short time, the mixture begins to foam. Using a soft brush or sponge, apply the foam all over the shoe in circular motions and rub until all stains are removed. When cleaning it is best to cover any logos or decorations or just carefully clean them. Excess soap can be wiped off with a damp towel. Important: Use colorless soap on white shoes.

For a particularly bright white, shoes made of white leather or fabric can also be whitened with toothpaste. To do this, apply a generous amount of white toothpaste on a small shoe or toothbrush and apply in circular motions. Wipe off the toothpaste residue with a damp cloth and let it dry thoroughly.

As a rule, rough suede or nubuck leather should not get wet. The best way to remove stains is to use special dirt erasers. Alternatively, you can use a regular, white eraser. Disadvantage: This can cause hardening of the skin in the long run.

Tip: To prevent the shoes from losing their shape, you should fill them with shoe wood or newspaper while cleaning them and let them dry completely at room temperature.

Source : Blick