will keep your footwear looking like new.
will have your footwear looking like new.Read on to learn how to clean white shoes.
Best Ways to Clean White Shoes
These are our favorite ways to clean white shoes.
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To loosen large bits of caked-on dirt or mud, take the shoes outside and knock the bottoms together.
Use a dry toothbrush or small, soft-bristled brush to scrub the shoes and remove any remaining loose dirt.
Be sure to brush along the rubber soles and outer edges of the tongue.
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Allow the mixture to harden on the shoes.
Wet thesponge eraserwith water and scrub around all sides of the rubber sole.
Dampen a clean cloth or paper towel with water and wipe off the shoes.
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Let them air dry completely before wearing.
Mix a few drops of liquid dish soap into a cup of warm water.
Dip the toothbrush into the soapy water and gently scrub all over the shoes.
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Use a damp cloth to wipe off the shoes.
double-check they’re completely dry before wearing.
Brush Away Dirt
Mesh is a delicate fabric that can be snagged or damaged easily.
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Use a soft-bristled dry toothbrush to gently brush away any excess dirt on the outside of the shoes.
Working in circular motions, apply the cleaning solution to the shoes using a soft cloth.
Periodically rinse the cloth with warm water as you clean to avoid spreading dirt or stains across the shoes.
Instead, use a clean damp cloth to wipe down the exterior of the shoes.
How to Clean White Shoelaces with Bleach
Here’s how to give yourwhite shoelacesa thorough cleaning.
For all-white shoelaces, you’ve got the option to use bleach to clean and whiten.
Remember to use rubber gloves to protect your hands withworking with bleach.
Soak the bag in a bleach solution for five minutes (Clorox recommendsusing 3 tbsp.
of bleach for every gallon of water), using a small plate to keep it submerged if needed.
Let the shoelaces air dry.
To do this, mix 1 part bleach with 4 parts water and don a pair of protective gloves.
Use a toothbrush to gently scrub the shoes with the bleach solution.
Rinse thoroughly and let dry.
Once you’ve scrubbed the entire surface of the shoes, let them sit for 15 minutes.
Then, use a damp washcloth to wipe away the dried toothpaste.
Fabric shoes can be cleaned with but not soaked in heavily-diluted bleach.
A mix of five parts water and one part bleach will work.
Use a rag to wipe the mixture on stains.
