7 practical ways to care for white shoes

#1 Protect your new shoes

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

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

Attention! Make sure that the anti-stain agent is well matched to the material the footwear is made of. The wrong product may have the opposite effect than intended!

#2 Don't delay

Remember that stains and dirt left for a long time become more difficult to remove. If you notice 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 to quickly remove dirt. At home, you can use a sponge with a few drops of dishwashing liquid.

#3 Treat dirt in spots

When you see that your white shoes are slightly dirty, there is no need to wash them. Use a handy stain remover stick or pen. This way, you will quickly get rid of mud or grass stains and you will be able to put on your favorite shoes again.

#4 Home remedies

One of the proven home remedies for unsightly stains is to use vinegar. Dip a clean cloth or sponge in vinegar, wipe your shoes and see how quickly the marks and abrasions disappear.

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

In the case of suede shoes, it is perfect for removing dirt eraser. Don't rub the stains too hard so they don't spread all over the shoe. Remember to clean your white suede shoes with a special brush for this material. This way they will regain their characteristic texture.

If you can't get rid of superficial stains at all, use… nail polish! Choose white 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 your shoes! Undiluted bleach may 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 using a sponge or cloth to dirty places on white shoes. An old toothbrush will also be useful. This way you can easily get to hard-to-reach places.

After using bleach, don't forget to rinse your shoes in warm water.

#6 Don't forget about your shoelaces

Even if your shoes are pristine white again, the end result will not be as stunning if your laces are not equally clean. Remember to under no circumstances wash shoes together with laces. This way, dirt will start to accumulate around the lace holes, which will not look very aesthetic.

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

An alternative solution is to wash them with white clothes. To prevent deformation, use a special underwear laundry bag. If you don't have it, nothing is lost! A pillowcase will work just as well.

#7 Speed ​​up the drying process

Now that your shoes are snow-white again, you can't wait to wear them again. Wet shoes are best dried outdoors.

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

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

Remember not to put white shoes in the washing machine under any circumstances. Using even the gentlest wash cycle is too risky and may turn your shoes yellow. Moreover, the washing machine can damage the material from which the shoes are made and even cause them to shrink. It's best to stick to proven methods and clean your favorite shoes by hand. We are sure that the methods discussed in this article will help you!