5 Essentials You Need to Keep Your Shoes Clean

5 Essentials You Need to Keep Your White Shoes Clean

Posted by Shu Wen Friday 2 Mar 2018

White shoes are being spotted everywhere on the streets and its versatility is an obvious reason why they are everyone's favourite. I'm pretty sure you'll agree with me how they simply look good on any outfits from shorts to long pants, skirts to dresses.

But one problem with white shoes is how to keep them clean from time to time. Dirts, mud, oil and all these disasters cannot be hindered at least not for long even if we try our very best to avoid certain places.

I, myself do own a pair of white sneakers as well and totally understand how it feels like to always make sure they are fully protected. Ultimately, the best way is to wrap them up with plastics to ensure they are free from water, dust, stains and the list goes on. (Just joking!)

So, check out the 5 essential items you need to keep your white shoes clean. For those who are still hesitating on whether to invest in one, read on to discover how simple it is and maybe it'll change your mind!

1 | Baking Soda & Hydrogen Peroxide [for Canvas Shoes]

Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide are pretty common cleaning agents that help to dissolve stains and dirt easily. So it does work for shoes as well.

First, create a thick paste by combining:

- 1 tablespoon baking soda

- 1/2 tablespoon water

- 1/2 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide

Once you have mixed the paste well, add them to the shoes and gently brush the surface with a toothbrush.

Add the second coat by evenly spreading on the shoe.

Then, leave them under the sun for about 3-4 hours.

Clap the shoes together to remove the cracked mixtures. Brush off the remaining mixture and re-lace your white clean shoes!

2 | Detergent or Washing Powder [for Canvas and Leather Shoes]

First, prepare a bowl of warm water and add about 30ml of laundry detergent or one scoop of washing powder.

Use a scrub dip it into the soap mixture and rub the shoes in a circular motion.

Scrub every part of the shoe.

As the soap foam up, clean the shoe with a damp cloth and leave them to dry naturally.

3 | Toothpaste

For tough stains and hard to reach spots, scrub it with toothbrush and toothpaste. This especially works for rubber soles.

*Do not use coloured toothpaste as it would actually stain your shoes.

After scrubbing, clean it with a damp cloth and leave it to dry naturally. As you leave the shoes to dry, you may stuff some paper towels in it to keep them in shape and to absorb the excess water more quickly. Do not use newspapers or coloured papers as it may stain the shoes.

4 | Magic Eraser

This is a quick and fast solution to clean your white shoes. Just wet the magic eraser to activate it, Then, gently scrub your shoes with it. Finish by wiping it off with wet towel. Voila!

5 | Shoe Spray

These water, stain and dirt repellent is best to spray before wearing your white shoes. It's called a pre-treatment. Coat the whole shoes with several layers every few weeks would help to prevent your white shoes getting dirty right away.

Extra notes:

- Know the type of material of your shoes before choosing the types of method to clean your shoes

- Do not use washing machine, even if it is the fastest and hassle-free way to clean your shoes. The tumble and spin cycle of the washing machine may wear out or even tear your shoes.

Here are some ways you can style white sneakers. Let's see how the fashion bloggers do it.

Source: Marilyn's Closet

Source: Something Navy

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Source: The Viva Luxury

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