7 practical ways to care for white shoes

# 1 Secure your new shoes

According to the principle "prevention is better than cure", it is worth protecting new, white shoes before wearing them for the first time. Before you think about going outside, impregnate them with a special agent that will provide effective protection against dirt.

Choose a good quality impregnation that will prevent stains from being absorbed. The most convenient solution is to use a spray liquid. This form is perfect for material and canvas shoes. In turn, for shoes made of soft leather, products applied with a cloth, such as toothpastes, creams and even beeswax, will be a better choice. Remember to regularly apply this remedy to your white shoes.

Attention! Make sure that the anti-stain agent is well suited to the material of the footwear. The wrong product can be counterproductive!

# 2 Don't delay

Remember that stains and dirt left behind for a long time become more difficult to remove. If you notice any mud or other dirt on your white shoes, get rid of it as soon as possible.

When leaving the house, it is worth having a pack of wet wipes with you, which will quickly deal with dirt. At home, you can use a sponge with a few drops of washing up liquid.

# 3 Treat dirt pointwise

Once you see that your white shoes have a little dirt, there is no need to wash them. Apply a handy stain remover with a stick or felt-tip pen. This way you will quickly get rid of mud or grass stains and be able to put on your favorite shoes again.

# 4 Home remedies

One of the proven home remedies for unsightly stains is application vinegar. Dip a clean cloth or sponge in the vinegar, wipe it over your shoes and watch the marks and abrasions disappear quickly.

If you have greasy stains on your shoes, you can prepare too a solution of warm water and a mild baby shampoo. Dip a clean, damp cloth in it and clean your shoes.

In the case of suede shoes, it will be perfect for removing dirt Eraser. Do not rub the stains too hard so that they do not spread over the entire shoe. Remember to wipe the white suede shoes with a special brush for this material after cleaning. This way they will regain their characteristic texture.

If you can't get rid of superficial stains for nothing, use ... nail polish! Choose a white color and hide scratches on the leather or rubber soles of your favorite shoes.

# 5 Apply bleach

Bleach is also great for stains on white shoes. However, do not apply it directly to the shoes! Undiluted bleach can leave yellow marks.

For this reason, it is necessary to prepare the solution. Mix one teaspoon of bleach with five teaspoons of water. Apply the prepared mixture with a sponge or cloth on dirty areas on white shoes. An old toothbrush will also be useful. This way, you can easily get to hard-to-reach places.

After applying the bleach, be sure to rinse your shoes in warm water.

# 6 Don't forget your laces

Even if your shoes impress with their pristine whiteness again, the end result won't be as stunning if your laces aren't as clean. Remember not to wash your shoes together with the laces under any circumstances. In this way, dirt will start to accumulate in the area of ​​the lace holes, which will not look very aesthetically pleasing.

You can clean them by hand in a prepared solution of bleach, vinegar or baby shampoo. 

An alternative solution is to wash them with white clothes. To prevent distortions, use a special linen washing bag. If you don't have one, nothing is lost! A pillowcase will do just as well.

# 7 Speed ​​up the drying process

Since your shoes are snow-white again, you surely can't wait to put them on again. It's best to dry wet shoes in the fresh air.

Attention! Avoid direct contact with sunlight. The sun can make the rubber soles of your shoes turn yellow.

To speed up the drying process, we recommend putting old newspapers or paper towels in your shoes. In this way, excess moisture will be absorbed much faster.

Remember not to put white shoes in the washing machine under any circumstances. Even the most gentle wash cycle is too risky and can turn your shoes yellow. Moreover, the washing machine can damage the material of the shoes and even cause them to shrink. It's best to stick to proven methods and manually clean your favorite shoes. We are sure that the methods discussed in this article will help you with this!