Cleaning white sneakers isn’t always an easy task, but a few homemade tricks can help save this shoe’s look.
White sneakers have already become an indispensable item in every wardrobe, right? Surely you must have a couple in your closet. The problem is that, although it goes well with practically everything, shoes get dirty very easily, as well as yellow over time. So cleaning it can often be a stressful task.
Fortunately, there are some homemade solutions that can make cleaning white sneakers easier. But be careful about the type of material of your shoes, because depending on the product you use inside them it can end up damaging the look of your shoes and we don’t want that, right?
To help you with this, we separate below which products and techniques are best suited for each type of materialwith tips from personal organizer Valeria Albernaz. Therefore, your white sneakers will always be clean and well preserved.
How to wash white leather and fabric sneakers?
Materials such as leather and fabric can be mixed with sodium bicarbonate. However, remove the product in sequence. Fabric models, such as canvas, can be washed. Those in leather require special attention: since it is a material that must not be wet, the advice is to remove the dough with a damp white cloth.
This way, in a container, mix two tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of mild detergent and two tablespoons of warm water. Make a paste with the ingredients and rub it all over the shoes with the help of an old toothbrush. Then completely remove the product.
Another option is to add a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide to the mixture, along with a tablespoon of water and two tablespoons of baking soda. As in the previous recipe, mix all the ingredients until you get a dough and rub it all over the shoes. Leave for five minutes and remove completely.
How to wash the suede ones?
or sodium bicarbonate should not be used in cleaning suede sneakers, as the material may fade. The recommended thing is to remove most of the dust from the sneakers and wash it with a neutral detergent and the help of a brush. However, it’s best to wash them completely, see? This is because, by wetting only one part, it can end up staining the shoes. Then let the shoes dry in the shade.
Source: Valeria Albernaz, personal organizer.
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