Yellow stains are a common issue and can make your white shoes seem old and grungy.
Learn how to get yellow stains out of your white shoes with these DIY methods.
Its best to wash the laces separately in the washing machine.
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Apply a white-colored toothpaste to the stains and scrub with a toothbrush.
Wipe away any remaining toothpaste with a damp cloth.
Let shoes air dry.
Apply the paste to the yellow stains using a toothbrush.
Let the mixture sit on the stains for up to one hour.
Then, rinse the shoes under warm water, and leave them to dry in a well-ventilated area.
Laundry Detergent
Mix 1 tablespoon of laundry detergent with 1 cup of warm water.
Repeat until the stains disappear.
Rinse the shoes and let air dry.
Cream of Tartar
Combine 1 cup ofcream of tartarwith half a bowl of water.
Soak the shoes in the mixture for one to two hours until stains are gone.
Rinse the shoes with cold water and leave them to air dry.
Using a toothbrush, dip the bristles in the water and brush your shoes in the stained areas.
Continue brushing until stains disappear and let the shoes air dry.
Melamine Foam Eraser
Wet theeraseruntil damp.
Using gentle, circular motions, scrub at the yellow stains until they disappear.
Let the shoes air dry.
This method works best on rubber soles instead of delicate surfaces like suede or mesh.
Test in an inconspicuous area first.
Paper Towels
Rinse your shoes until damp.
Leave it on until the shoes are dry.
Dish Soap
Dish soap is a powerful cleaner that is good at removing grease and grime.
Mix 1 tablespoon of dish soap with 1 cup of warm water.
Dip a toothbrush into the solution and then use it to scrub at the yellow stains.
Repeat until the stains disappear.
Rinse the shoes and let air dry.
