Have your white sneakers lost their shine?
You too are wondering how to clean your shoes quickly so that they become all white again?
It's true that white sneakers get dirty very quickly!
Don't panic!
Fortunately, there are infallible tricks to find immaculate white sneakers.
Here are 9 tips that have been proven to make your sneakers all white again like the 1st day.
The trick is to rub your sneakers with toothpaste . Watch:
1. Take a tube of toothpaste.
2. Dampen your shoes with a sponge.
3. Put some white toothpaste on an old toothbrush.
4. Vigorously rub the soles and the white parts of the shoe.
5. Wipe with a cloth.
Even when washing them in the washing machine, do they retain a greyish appearance? Over time, have they yellowed?
Impossible to restore them to their original color?
Here is a magic duo that will whiten your sneakers in no time and eliminate yellow marks.
hydrogen peroxide is indeed known to whiten or lighten any surface. Your sneakers are no exception!
The bicarbonate is an excellent natural cleanser that also unclogs dirt.
To find white sneakers, follow the recipe:
1. Grab a bowl.
2. Put a tablespoon of baking soda in it.
3. Add 1/2 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide.
4. Mix to make a smooth paste.
5. Apply the mixture to the surface to be cleaned.
6. Scrub with an old toothbrush. The toothbrush exerts the ideal pressure to remove dirt without damaging your shoes. It is firm enough to remove dirt and penetrate the paste.
7. Retry the operation once.
8. Soak the laces in the remaining mixture in the bowl.
9. Then place your shoes in direct sunlight for 3 to 4 hours. Or, just wait for the paste to dry and come off. But know that the more you leave them in direct sunlight, the more effective it is.
10. Remove excess paste with a brush.
11. Put the laces back on.
And you will be amazed by the whiteness of your sneakers! This trick is perfect for cleaning white sneakers and white soles.
But beware, hydrogen peroxide has the power to whiten fabrics and surfaces.
If you have colored canvas sneakers, be careful not to get any on the fabric. You risk making stains that are very difficult to remove.
If you don't have hydrogen peroxide, you definitely have white vinegar at home.
This highly acidic product can effectively replace hydrogen peroxide.
1. Pour 200 ml of water into a bowl.
2. Add a tablespoon of baking soda.
3. Put 15 g of baking soda
4. Add 30 ml of white vinegar.
5. Dip a rag or an old toothbrush into your mixture.
6. Rub stains until sneakers are clean.
This method has the advantage of working on leather sneakers and canvas sneakers.
Sometimes the easiest solutions are also the most effective!
You certainly have a multi-purpose cleaner in your cupboards. very simple.
So grab it and expect cleaner-than-clean sneakers!
1. Pour the multi-purpose product into a spray.
2. Spray your shoes with your cleaner.
3. Take an old toothbrush and scrub the dirty areas.
4. Wipe off excess product with a soft cloth.
5. Scrub again with the damp toothbrush until the sneakers are crisp white.
It is a good alternative for all faux leather, synthetic and nylon sneakers.
In my experience, the simplest solution is often the most effective.
Cleaning his canvas sneakers in the washing machine can give very satisfactory results.
But be careful, no question of doing anything.
1. Remove the laces from your shoes.
2. Put the sneakers and laces in a protective net and put everything in the drum of the machine.
3. Choose a gentle cycle with a cold program.
4. Start the machine.
5. When it is 3/4 full of water, add the detergent. But put only half of the usual dose.
6. When the cycle is complete, air dry your shoes.
The advantage is that you clean both the inside and the outside of your tennis shoes.
Any more advice? You can add a little Vanish to boost the washing efficiency.
Do you know the magic sponge (or eraser)? This stuff is just amazing! And it's super easy to use.
It is an effective way to make white shoes look clean. Especially those with rubber soles , such as Converse .
Here's how:
1. Grab your magic sponge.
2. Moisten it slightly.
3. Spend it on the marks.
This little piece of magic foam can remove almost all traces!
You have micellar water your house ? Then you have a perfect solution for cleaning your sneakers.
Micellar water is not only a revolutionary make-up remover...
But it is also a product that cleans your shoes.
Surprising, isn't it?
1. Pour micellar water on a clean cloth.
2. Scrub with stains on sneakers.
That's all ! And it's clean.
This stuff has the advantage of being very gentle on your shoes. Do you know what I mean?
As a result, it works just as well on leather, reverse leather, rubber, patent sneakers as in suede or nubuck or mesh.
Very practical!
You've tried everything and your canvas sneakers still have yellow marks?
Here is a very surprising trick, but just as effective. You have to wrap them with toilet paper . Yes, you read that right!
1. Take sheets of toilet paper.
2. Soak them in water.
3. cover your sneakers with the wet paper as if it were papier-mâché.
4. Let harden and dry for 12 hours.
5. Remove the paper... and miracle! All yellow marks are gone!
Your white sneakers are clean and streak-free. It's amazing, isn't it?
Admittedly, this is not the most natural solution! But bleach has the merit of being efficient and economical.
So to the great evils, the great remedies!
Warning ! If you have colored canvas sneakers, this trick is to be avoided. You risk staining the fabric.
1. Take a container.
2. Pour a volume of bleach in it.
3. Now add four parts water.
4. Take an old toothbrush and dip it in the mixture.
5. Scrub the dirty parts.
6. Rinse the brush with water.
7. Then rub the damp brush over the stains until they disappear.
8. To enhance the whitening power, let them dry in the sun for as long as possible.
And There you go ! Your sneakers are all white again like the first day :-)
Easy, isn't it? Your shoes quickly resumed their initial colors without effort.
Nike Air Max, Adidas, Asics, Reebok, Stan Smith, Veja, Lacoste , your white cycling shoes or your favorite sports shoes...
Whatever pair of sneakers you have, they will look like new again.
You don't even need to buy new ones!
All you have to do is put on your favorite pair of sneakers!
