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There are several ways to wash white sneakers - using both home and specialized products. For lovers of white shoes, the issue of washing is very relevant, sneakers and sneakers get dirty quickly, and you need to take care of them constantly.
Features of washing white sneakers and sneakers
Stylish white sneakers or lightweight sneakers look very impressive - this is what makes them popular. However, without periodic washing, the shoes will quickly lose their attractive appearance - the sneakers will turn gray or take on a yellowish tint, and it will no longer be possible to enjoy their bright color.
White sneakers get dirty quickly, but washing them is easy enough. The main thing is to take into account some of the features and rules.
White sneakers and trainers should be washed as soon as they get dirty. You cannot wait for the moment until the sneakers become so dirty that they completely lose their color, old dirt is much harder to remove, it will be more difficult to wash it off.
In order to wipe dirt off white sneakers without ruining the shoes, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the material from which it is made. Some sneakers can be machine washed using aggressive detergents, others require very careful and delicate handling.
How to wash white sneakers in a mesh
Many summer models of white sneakers are made of mesh material - breathable fabric allows the foot to breathe and increases the comfort when wearing the sneaker. But it becomes more difficult to wash such sneakers, the mesh is easy to damage.
The main rule when washing white shoes in a net is the absence of rough mechanical stress. Sneakers should not be rubbed with hard brushes or other abrasive devices, otherwise the thin fibers of the mesh fabric will simply break, and then the shoe's life will be noticeably reduced.
How to wash white fabric sneakers
It is much easier to wash white rag sneakers or sneakers - usually such models are made of sufficiently strong and tough fabric that is resistant to mechanical stress. You can wash fabric shoes with your hands or in an automatic machine.
Methods for washing white sneakers from dirt
There are two main ways to wash white sneakers from dirt: in a typewriter and with your hands in a basin. In both cases, you need to take into account the rules that allow you to return the shoe to whiteness without causing unnecessary damage to it.
How to machine wash white sneakers
The washing machine allows you not to waste time and effort washing your sneakers. Shoes are simply loaded into the drum - and then you can go about your business while the wash cycle continues.
To wash white sneakers in a typewriter, you need:
- wash the sole under a tap with soap to remove all street dust and dirt, adhering debris and small stones stuck in the sole relief;
- pull out the laces and insoles from the sneakers, in the event that the latter are removed;
- put sneakers in a mesh bag and tie tightly - thanks to this, the shoes will not move too actively inside the machine and hit the glass of the hatch;
- place a couple of old unnecessary towels in the drum of the washing machine - this will additionally protect both the drum and the shoes themselves from damage;
- Pour bleaching powder into the dispenser compartment, add a little bleach and set the delicate wash cycle.
It is possible to qualitatively wash the white fabric on sneakers only in warm, but not hot water - not higher than 40 ° C, otherwise yellow stains will appear on the fabric. Also, when washing, you must turn off the spin mode - when washing sneakers, this function is not needed.
How to hand wash your white sneakers
Washing shoes by hand also has its own benefits. Above all, it is suitable for washing very old and worn sneakers as well as shoes made of delicate materials.
- Before washing, remove the insoles and laces from the sneakers, then shake out all the fine sand and random stones from them, and also rinse the sole under the tap.
- It is necessary to collect warm water in the basin, immerse the whole sneakers in it and leave for 20-30 minutes.
- After that, sneakers or sneakers are treated with a whitening toothpaste, laundry soap or other means and left for another 20 minutes.
At the last stage, it is necessary to properly lather the fabric and rub especially problem areas with a soft brush. Then the shoes are thoroughly rinsed several times until the water is completely clear.
How to wash white sneakers without yellow streaks
Washing powder and water itself will often leave yellow streaks on white fabrics. They are not striking, but they become noticeable if you look a little more closely. However, you can use home remedies to clean your white sneakers to prevent streaking.
- You can wash your white sneakers so they don't turn yellow with talcum powder. The powder is diluted with water so that a thick gruel is obtained, and then applied to the sneakers, gently rubbing into the fabric with a soft brush. In this case, you need to process all the shoes as a whole, and not just the dirty places. The sneakers covered with the mixture are put to dry, and then the residues of the dried product are simply removed with a dry, stiff brush.
- You can wipe off yellow stains on white sneakers with soda. To do this, mix the powder in equal volumes with a regular detergent, dilute the mixture with water to form a thick foamy cream, and apply to slightly damp shoes. Processed sneakers should stand for half an hour, then they will need to be thoroughly rinsed under the tap and dried.
- Hydrogen peroxide is a great help for removing yellow stains from white sneakers. You just need to moisten a cotton swab or disk in the product, press it against the dirty area and hold it for a couple of minutes. The chemical will remove the yellow marks, and then the sneakers will need to be rinsed with cold water to wash off the peroxide.
Also, toothpaste with whitening properties helps to remove yellow spots on white sneakers. Apply it evenly to the fabric, gently rub it with a brush until abundant foam appears, and then leave it for a quarter of an hour and rinse.
How to scrub a white sneaker sole
These methods tell you how to wipe dirt off the top of fabric or mesh sneakers. However, white rubber or plastic shoe soles are also susceptible to dirt, and it can be difficult to wipe off dirt.
You can use the following methods to wipe off your white sneakers on the sole.
- Soapy solution... A bar of laundry soap is rubbed on a grater, and then diluted in warm water to obtain a concentrated solution. The soles of the sneakers, pre-washed under the tap, are immersed in water and left for an hour.After this time, the soles are treated with a stiff brush, and then the soap is thoroughly washed off under the tap.
- Table vinegar... Water and vinegar are mixed in a ratio of 3 to 1, the soles of the shoes are washed under the tap, and then thoroughly treated with a sponge dipped in vinegar solution and washed off with water.
- Nail polish remover... A variety of impurities from the white sole are well removed by acetone-based products, you need to moisten a cotton pad in the solution, and then rub the problem areas. However, it is impossible to use the method all the time - aggressive means harm many plantar materials.
A regular eraser works well for removing black streaks and some other stains. If the dirt is not deeply absorbed into the structure of the sole, the rubber band will easily remove them.
How to dry white sneakers
It is not enough to just wash your white sneakers to keep them beautiful; they need to be properly dried. This is done like this:
- wet sneakers are left in the bathroom until the main water drains off;
- then wet sneakers are tightly packed with paper napkins, this will allow them to keep their shape and not deform;
- to dry, sneakers are placed in a well-ventilated place away from the stove, battery or heater;
- as the napkins get wet, they are replaced with new ones.
It is not recommended to stuff crumpled newspapers inside wet white sneakers - printing ink can leave stains on light-colored fabric, and then all efforts to preserve color will be in vain.
Conclusion
It is not difficult to wash white sneakers from dirt if you follow simple rules and recommendations. The most important thing is not to overdo it with scrubbing your shoes, so that after washing it does not lose its attractive appearance.
