White shoes are very successful among people of all ages, but few people know how to keep them in good condition for a long time. Stains, dust, improper care… All this makes the item soon look dirty and old. It is a fact that the care of white shoes requires more than that needed with sneakers and shoes of other colors. On the other hand, a correct treatment allows you to preserve these pieces with their original look for a long time.
O incredible.club shows here a series of tips for taking good care of white shoes, allowing them to look fresh from the store for several months, or even years. In addition, we’ll tell you what to do to clean stains from sneakers and shoes that have already been damaged by the passage of time.
1. After purchase, apply wax or spray
New shoes end up changing color, going from white to gray, as a result of the dust that is deposited on them. Fortunately, there are effective techniques for protecting these items. Specific waxes and sprays create a layer that prevents the accumulation of dirt on the surface of the shoes. It’s a very simple procedure, but it allows you to keep the original color for a long time. But be careful: you need to choose the right products for the material your shoes are made of.
2. Do not apply cleaning products directly to the shoes.
If your sneakers or shoes are dirty and you bought a cleaning product to solve the situation, do not apply the substance directly to the surface. On the white color, stains may appear that will then be practically impossible to eliminate. Apply any product of this type with the help of a sponge, brush or soft cloth. Thus, what is left will be absorbed by the material without damaging the surface of the shoe.
3. Do not store white shoes with other colored ones.
If you keep all your shoes together out in the open, no problem. But if you store the whites together with those of other colors, for example, black and brown, in a box or bag, the chances that the light items arrive the following year with the damaged color are great. Ink, invisible residues from cleaning products or dust from shoes will alter the white color, compromising it. To maintain the shade, it’s best to put each pair in a separate box, or at least keep the white ones with others of the same color.
4. Choose the shoe brush according to its material
It’s easy to deduce that cleaning white and dark shoes with the same brush is not a good idea. But that’s not the only thing to take into account: it’s also important to keep in mind the material the product is made of.
If the shoes or sneakers were made of leather or artificial leather, any soft fabric will do. To preserve the structure of polished models, the best option is to use a brush. If you don’t have one at home, a simple school eraser will do the trick. For suede, you need to use a special brush.
5. Vaseline to remove water stains
After improper cleaning, white shoes may start to show stains that appear after drying. Do not try to remove them with cleaning products. Instead, opt for vaseline: the product must be applied over the stains so that it acts for a whole night (for about 7 to 8 hours). By morning, the spots will be gone. Vaseline residues can be removed, and your shoes will be ready for use.
6. Old stains removed with gasoline
It is easier to clean shoes when the stains are fresh. But even if the shoe or sneakers are dirty from the previous year, do not rush to throw them away. It is possible to eliminate old stains using gasoline. For this, it is necessary to mix the substance, in any container, with a small amount of powdered magnesium. Dampen a cloth in the solution and use it to clean the affected surface.
7. Cleaning with toothpaste
It is not always necessary to buy a special and expensive product to keep your white shoes looking good. There are many “improvised” means that solve the problem satisfactorily. Toothpaste can get rid of dirt, as long as it’s not in large amounts. It is enough to apply the product with an old brush and rub the dirty surface. Then use a soft, damp cloth to remove the paste.
8. Sneakers can be washed with shampoo, dishwashing detergent or liquid soap
The fabric of sports shoes is, in most cases, more resistant to dirt than others, and this makes it easier to clean. To do so, use some liquid product: shampoo, soap or dish detergent. Shoes can be dipped in a solution with a product, rubbed with a sponge and rinsed with warm, clean water.
If you want to put your sneakers in the washing machine, don’t forget to remove the laces and put the shoes inside a special bag for washing. Items must air dry with paper inside.
As you can see, taking good care of white shoes is simple. Just follow our tips regularly and eliminate dust regularly, so that it doesn’t have time to set in the material. And you, how do you usually take care of your shoes? Leave your comment!
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