White sneakers look great with sportswear of any color. It is a pity that after a short period of time they darken, especially the sole. But you can refresh their appearance. To do this, clean the shoes.
You will need
- - washing powder;
- - vinegar;
- - toothpaste or powder;
- - lemon acid;
- - bleach;
- - eraser.
Instruction manual
1
Wash your sneakers in the washing machine or manually with the addition of bleach powder. But before you do this, look at the product label - not all shoes can be exposed to prolonged exposure to water. But if the sneakers are old, and you are not afraid to spoil them - take a chance. Usually after that they become snow-white.
2
Dissolve optical or oxygen bleach (a stain remover is also suitable) in warm water. Make the solution 2 times more concentrated than indicated in the instructions. Pour it into the basin, the depth should be such that only the sole of the sneakers hides. After a few hours, thoroughly rinse the shoes, and if necessary, clean with a sponge.
3
Apply a little toothpowder or whitening paste to a wet toothbrush and brush your shoes. Rinse thoroughly or wipe with a damp cloth soaked in clean water.
4
You can bleach the sole of the sneakers with the help of nail polish remover or acetone. Apply the product on a cotton pad or small piece of bandage. Treat problem areas. Before wiping the entire sole, try in an inconspicuous place.
5
Dilute acetic acid with water in a ratio of 1: 3. With the resulting solution, remove the gray coating from the sole. Instead of vinegar, citric acid is also suitable - you can not dilute it. Simply sprinkle crystalline powder on a damp cloth or brush, then clean the rubber part of the shoe.
6
If black stripes appear on the sole of the sneaker, erase them with an ordinary eraser or a piece of white rubber. Then wipe with a cloth and apply a little white cream.
7
Get dry cleaning and ask if they are involved in shoes. If so, you're in luck. Put the sneakers in the hands of professionals, and after a few days take them in their original form without the slightest hint of a dirty sole.
