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White shoes are a wardrobe staple.

So, how do you clean white shoes so they sparkle like new?

Suedes and leathers cant handle the water, so they must be tackled with a different method.

Using a toothbrush to clean dirty white shoes

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Tip

Do not put white shoes in the drier.

The heat can cause cracking and discoloration.

Using detergent and an old toothbrush to clean white canvas shoes

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Before starting, place a shoe tree inside your shoes or stuff them with newspapers to maintain shape.

Preventative measures include spraying down new shoes with a protector spray.

Yes, you could use a mild and diluted dish soap and water combination to clean your shoes.

Using a suede brush to clean white suede on sneakers

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Do not apply dish soap directly to your shoes.

Doing so can leave behind hard-to-remove stains.

Using toothpaste to clean white synthetic shoes

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Using a Magic Eraser melamine sponge to clean white leather sneakers

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Using sneaker wipes to keep white shoes looking clean

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