To clean white sneakers effectively, start by removing loose dirt using a soft brush or old toothbrush. For leather sneakers, you can rinse and scrub with warm soapy water. For canvas or fabric sneakers, use a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar to make a paste, then apply it with a brush in circular motions, leaving it to work for 15-30 minutes before wiping off. Avoid soaking suede sneakers and use specialized cleaners for them. Optionally, for whitening, a diluted bleach solution or chemical whiteners can be used carefully if the material allows it. Let the shoes air dry fully after cleaning and remove insoles and laces for separate cleaning. Always do a spot test with any cleaning solution to avoid damage or discoloration.
Step-by-step guide:
- Remove loose dirt with a brush or scraper.
- For leather: rinse and scrub with warm soapy water gently.
- For canvas/fabric: apply paste of baking soda and white vinegar, scrub gently.
- For suede: avoid water; use specialized suede cleaning products.
- For tough stains: use spot cleaners like OxiClean or diluted bleach with caution.
- Clean laces separately by soaking in detergent.
- Air dry shoes completely.
This method ensures sneakers are cleaned thoroughly without damage and can be refreshed to look like new.
