How to bleach sneakers
White new shoes look great! But the excitement can quickly pass because of the yellowed sole, because the dirt and chemicals do their job. In this article, we will tell you how to get rid of yellowness on white shoes and share valuable tips for caring for them.
How to bleach white sneakers
What a nuisance for us is the darkening of snow-white shoes. And now the mood is not right, and I do not want to wear such faded sneakers. But there is a way out! And everything can be done at home quickly and easily. All the necessary tools can be found from any hostess or owner.
You will need:
First you need to take out the laces and wash them separately. If the snow-white color is lost, then soak them in white. Then wash again with powder and hang to dry.
Then proceed directly to the shoes. Carefully remove all dirt and small stones from the surface of the shoe. And now the visible dirt remained on the surface. How to be? First, we use a paste of soda and acetic acid. We do it before the formation of gruel. Apply with an old toothbrush. The movements should not be rubbing, but on the contrary, as if you are brushing off the dirt. You cannot leave such a mixture for a long time, otherwise the vinegar can corrode the fabric and it will quickly tear. If a the stain has not gone away then use regular toothpaste. Then wipe with solvent. After these procedures, the stains should disappear.
Wipe the nose of the shoe with half a lemon. Small scratches can be cleaned with petroleum jelly. It pushes out dirt well, while forming a thin film that does not allow dust to penetrate.
After all procedures, wash your shoes again and put them to dry.
Important note: do not put your sneakers near the radiator or other heating devices. The appearance of yellow streaks on the surface is possible.
How to bleach the soles of sneakers
Whitening the sole is also not that difficult. First, remove any visible dirt with laundry soap and a toothbrush. If you start cleaning your shoes with dirt, the opposite effect is possible. Therefore, all dust must be removed.
Then arm yourself with nail polish remover or acetone. Our favorite toothbrush will come to the rescue. It helps to clean up small cracks and patterns well. After you have degreased the surface, take a regular whiteness or bleach for fabric and tulle. With a scrubbing motion, start cleaning the sole.
A regular white eraser is also good at using. Colored for these purposes will not work. May leave characteristic flatness.
Don't be afraid to use vinegar with citric acid. It is applied in the same way as a toothpaste.
If these options do not work, you can purchase a cleansing paste at specialized shoe stores. It removes visible dirt well not only from the sole, but also from the upper part of the shoe.
Purchase at the same time impregnation. It will not only save you from visible dirt, but also will not allow dust to linger on the surface. That is, it will simply fly off. The effect can last up to two weeks, depending on the intensity of wearing the shoes and the weather conditions.
