{"id":16043,"date":"2020-01-20T15:16:01","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T04:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=16043"},"modified":"2021-08-30T20:28:58","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T09:28:58","slug":"how-to-keep-white-shoes-sparkling-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-white-shoes-sparkling-clean\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clean your white shoes so they look brand new"},"content":{"rendered":"

White shoes are a blessing and a curse, they are fashionable and affordable, but they get stained quickly. There is no point of buying a pair of white shoes if you\u2019re not going to keep them sparkling clean. A single stain on your white shoes and they look ridiculous. You\u2019ll need to learn how to clean white shoes if you want to them to look pristine 24\/7.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something about white sneakers that draw attention to your feet. Clean white shoes are beautiful and make any outfit stand out, making you look perfect and sharp while dirty white shoes drag everything down, making you look dull.<\/p>\n

Do not throw away your dirty Converse or Stan Smith white sneakers; our extensive guide has the best and easiest ways to clean dirty white shoes.<\/p>\n

How to Keep White Shoes Sparkling Clean<\/h2>\n

Prevention is the first line of defence in keeping your white shoes spotless. Before you put your white shoes on, you need to apply a stain repellent. Do this once every two weeks to keep your white sneakers dirt and stain free regardless of the weather or where you plan to wear them.<\/p>\n

Another useful tip that you should try is spot cleaning. Wiping off any stain that you find on your white shoes seems like a lot of work (it also makes you look like a clean junkie), but it’s worth it because you\u2019ll find it easy cleaning them thoroughly. To do this, you need to have a cleaning agent or wet wipes every time you put on white sneakers to wipe off dirt and stains. Wiping off dirt and stains once you see them is crucial because stain won’t have enough time to penetrate the fabric.<\/p>\n

What You\u2019ll Need to Clean White Shoes<\/h2>\n

The first item that should be on your list of must-haves for cleaning white shoes is a toothbrush. Using a bristled toothbrush is an easy way to get to those hard to reach places. Use light and straightforward motions to brush away the dirt and add some pressure for stubborn stains. You\u2019ll need warm water and soap to get the dirt out, but if that doesn\u2019t work, you\u2019ll need to add bleach, toothpaste or baking soda.<\/p>\n

One thing that you should never do is throw your shoes into the washing machine. If you throw them in with laundry or even by themselves, you\u2019ll make the stains even worse, or permanently damage your shoes. The cleaning motion of a washing machine is harsh on shoes, whether leather or canvas and can cause tears, leather breakdown and loose threads. Throw your white shoes in the washer, and they\u2019ll never look the same again.<\/p>\n

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Create a DIY Cleaning Solution<\/h2>\n

There are home ingredients that you can use to clean white shoes. These DIY products are cheap and get the job done; they include:<\/p>\n

Baking Soda and White Vinegar<\/h3>\n

These two are probably the most popular DIY home cleaning agents of all time. Baking soda makes your fridge smell fresh and white vinegar freshens the scent of your home. One thing that you probably didn\u2019t know is that you can use white vinegar and baking soda to clean white shoes.<\/p>\n

Combine equal parts of baking soda, white vinegar and hot water (one tablespoon) in a bowl and stir until you get a paste-like consistency. Scoop the paste with a toothbrush and gently apply on the canvas area of your white shoes. Brush in circular motions and sundry for three to four hours. Clap the shoes together until the dry mixture falls off or brush it all off with a toothbrush. Your shoes should be sparkling.<\/p>\n

Toothpaste<\/h3>\n

Toothpaste is a gentle product that whitens your teeth and keeps the mouth fresh.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s these same qualities and properties of toothpaste that make it an excellent product for cleaning white shoes. Do not use coloured toothpaste which will stain your white canvas shoes even more.<\/p>\n

Cleaning white shoes with toothpaste is easy, grab a non-gel toothpaste and squirt it on an old toothbrush. Apply the toothpaste to your dirty shoes using circular motions and add pressure on the stained areas. Once the toothpaste soaks into the fabric, let it sit for fifteen minutes and once the time lapses, use a damp cloth to wipe it off. Repeat the process until there is no stain left.<\/p>\n

Use a Dedicated Shoe Cleaner<\/h3>\n

If you love your white sneakers and you can\u2019t stand the sight of them being dirty, buy a shoe cleaner from the store. You\u2019ll find different types of shoe cleaners, but you should buy the one with natural ingredients. Stay away from shoe cleaners with harsh chemicals because they wear away your shoes.<\/p>\n

Natural shoes cleaners are gentle on different materials and loosen a variety of food, grass and soil stains.<\/p>\n

How to Clean White Leather Shoes<\/h2>\n

Count yourself lucky if you own a pair of white leather shoes. Leather does not absorb as much water as suede or canvas, and cleaning it is easy.<\/p>\n