Fashion changes almost every year. But time passes, and things that were worn many years ago become relevant. So white sneakers - descendants of canvas shoes, which fashionistas sported almost a century ago, have now become very popular. In former times, ideal whiteness was achieved using ordinary tooth powder. Today you can safely buy white sneakers, because caring for them has become easier. Numerous detergents and household appliances allow you to clean them and maintain the appearance of your shoes in completely different ways.
How to easily clean white sneakers
Let's start with the fact that light-colored shoes need to be washed often. The older the dirt, the more difficult it will be to deal with it, and the greater the chance that even high-quality washing will not be effective enough. The second point is the means and technology used. Aggressive bleaches lead to yellowness, as does improper drying after washing.
It won’t take much time to clean white sneakers, the main thing is to follow the basic rules:
- First you need to clean the sole. If you soak your shoes right away, the upper part will only become dirtier.
- Use toothpaste with detergent; it has a whitening effect.
- It is important not only to wash off the dirt, but also to soak the shoes for a few minutes to remove all remnants of the products used.
- It is necessary to dry your shoes thoroughly. To do this, wrap the sneakers in white napkins and fill them from the inside to maintain their shape. When they dry, there will be white streaks on the paper, but the shoes will remain snow-white.
Helpful tips for snacks.
- Treat your shoes with clean white cotton rags so that they do not fade from soap and water on your shoes.
- Do not use alcohol-containing products or vinegar without baking soda; they may leave yellow streaks.
- The final stage of all procedures is wiping with a clean damp cloth and then dry. It is necessary to finally remove any remaining dirt and cleaning agent. Don't forget to do this.
- Take care of your shoes from the moment of purchase - protect them from dirt and water with special products, use colorless wax-based creams, wipe them every time after a walk.
- Do not store white shoes next to colored ones. They say she doesn't like it and turns dark. He's probably jealous)
Preparatory stage. Cleaning the sole
Take out the laces and soak them with washing powder. You can add any bleach to the water. If you leave the accessory where it goes into the armholes, the fabric will not wash out.
Now let's move on to the sole. The easiest way to wash it from street dirt is under running water, helping yourself with a stiff brush, but in the end the entire bathtub, including towels and toothbrushes, will be splashed with dirt. Therefore, do not be lazy to pick up a bucket, take it to the corridor and place it on a large rag or a layer of newspapers. Clean the soles by lowering the sneakers over the edge of the bucket, but without touching the water.
After washing off the main dirt, you need to bring the sole to whiteness. There are several methods for this:
- Soaking in a solution of washing powder . It is better to choose a product with whitening granules. You will need a wide basin, a liter of water and 3-4 tablespoons of powder. Place the shoes in the basin, the solution should cover the sole. After 1-2 hours, scrub the sole well with an old toothbrush or a hard sponge.
- Baking soda based paste . Apply it to the sole and rub well. For the composition to take effect, you will need to wait about 30 minutes, then rub and rinse with water.
- Acetic acid . You will need a solution of 9% vinegar, diluted with water in a ratio of 1:3. Apply to the surface with a soft cloth and leave until dry.
- Toothpaste . She doesn't just brush her teeth. To whiten the soles of sneakers, just squeeze a little paste onto an old toothbrush and rub vigorously. Leave for 10 minutes, after which you can repeat the procedure.
- Vaseline . It helps finish cleaning, whiten stains, and even cover up minor scratches on the soles. To do this, apply Vaseline and gently rub it into the surface.
It is advisable to wipe the soles every time you return home. Then the dirt will not have time to eat into the material, and you will not need to make significant efforts to get your shoes in order.
We remove dirt from the sole, hide scratches and abrasions
But the whiteness and original appearance of the sole can be restored with the help of Vaseline. It will hide scuffs and scratches and restore its attractiveness. Vaseline should be applied exclusively to the surface of the sole, avoiding contact with fabric areas of the material.
In this state, you need to keep the sneakers for 10 minutes, then remove the residue with a damp cloth. Scratches on the surface of the sole can be easily removed with nail polish remover and acetone. To do this, soak a cotton pad in the product and rub the scratches until they disappear completely. If dark stripes have unsuccessfully formed on the surface of the sole, they can be removed using a special shoe eraser.
Option 1. Wash by hand
The preparation allowed us to return the sole to its previous appearance, now we move on. If the laces have not yet been removed at this stage, you should do so. We also remove the insoles. They are soaked with the addition of a tablespoon of white vinegar or citric acid. This neutralizes the fungus and removes the unpleasant odor.
Soak
To make the procedure more effective, pour slightly warm water into a basin and completely immerse the sneakers in it. After 30 minutes you can already wash it . Mix the chosen product with a small amount of water.
Wash
Instructions:
- Using a sponge or toothbrush, cover the entire surface with the cleaning solution. Required inside and outside.
- Leave for 30 minutes.
- Rinse well. This is the most important point, because otherwise you cannot do without yellow stains.
Please note that for fabric sneakers the water should be cool or lukewarm. High temperatures will cause shoes to quickly lose their original appearance.
Proper drying
In order not to spoil or deform your sneakers, you need to take a responsible approach to the issue of drying. It is best to hang your shoes to dry. This way the water will flow freely and will not leave streaks on the material.
Author:
Zakharova Nina Afanasyevna
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