This is how sneakers turn bright white again

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First of all: sneakers never belong in the washing machine! This dissolves the glue and many shoes have an undesirable shade of yellow afterward. If you like your kicks, clean it by hand.

take off your shoe laces

Before you clean your shoes, you should untie their laces. These, too, are often dirty: they are softened in warm water in which a tablespoon of detergent has been dissolved. But they can also be thrown in the washing machine (for delicate items, put them in a bag so they don’t get tangled). Wash at 30 degrees and then hang to dry.

smooth rubber

Coarse stains on midsoles or shoe covers made of white, smooth rubber (as in Converse shoes) can be easily removed with a microfiber cloth and nail polish remover.

rough surfaces

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

Surface (smooth leather or textile)

For the topping, mix equal parts baking soda or baking soda with dishwashing liquid. After mixing for a short time, the mixture begins to foam. Using a soft brush or sponge, apply the foam in circular motions all over the shoe and rub until all stains are gone. It is best to cover or carefully clean logos or embellishments when cleaning. Wipe off excess soap with a damp towel. Important: Use colorless soap for white shoes.

Shoes made of white leather or fabric can also be brightened with toothpaste for a particularly bright white. To do this, put a generous amount of white toothpaste on a small shoe brush or toothbrush and apply in circular motions. Wipe off the toothpaste residue with a damp cloth and allow it to dry thoroughly.

suede

Coarse suede or nubuck leather should never get wet. Therefore, stains are best removed with special dirt erasers. Alternatively, you can use a regular white eraser. Disadvantage: This may cause long-term hardening of the leather.

Tip: In order for the shoes not to lose their shape, you should fill them with shoe wood or newspaper when cleaning, and then let them dry completely at room temperature.

Source : Blick