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Knowing how to properly cleanwhite sneakerswill help you maintain a clean-cut look.
White sneakers are bound to get dirty, but there are multiple ways to make them look new.
Ranging from commercial cleaners to hydrogen peroxide, take note of these 5 methods forcleaning white sneakers.
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How Often to Clean White Sneakers
If possible, inspect and clean white sneakers after each wear.
If you choose to use a commercial shoe cleaner, follow the given directions carefully.
Stir well until the powder is dissolved.
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Avoid using oxygen bleach on leather sneakers.
Dampen the eraser with water and gently scrub the soles.
Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away the loose soil and residue.
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To clean shoelaces, fill a small bowl with warm water and a few drops of laundry detergent.
If the laces are extra dirty, add a teaspoon of powderedoxygen bleach.
Place the laces in the cleaning solution to soak.
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While very good at removing odor, sprinkling baking soda on sneakers does not whiten canvas or leather shoes.
Non-gel toothpaste works well to clean white soles because it contains a gentle abrasive ingredient.
It can be used to remove scuffs fromwhite leather sneakers.
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OxiClean is an excellent product for whitening white canvas sneakers.
Mix a solution following the directions on the label.
Submerge the shoes and let them soak for at least one hour.
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Rinse well and air-dry the sneakers.
DO NOT use OxiClean or any bang out of bleach on leather or suede sneakers.
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