How to clean your favorite white sneakers: the most effective home remedies

White shoes always look elegant and match any outfit. However, cleaning them can be a challenge, as even small dirt becomes immediately visible.

Although there are many specialized shoe care products on the market, there are also simple home remedies that can be just as effective. The UAportal team recommends using several proven folk recipes for cleaning white sneakers.

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1. Using laundry soap: first mix it with tar soap. Apply the resulting mass to the shoes and leave for 30 minutes. After that, use a brush to remove dirt and then rinse the sneakers with water.
2. Using baking soda: Prepare a solution by mixing baking soda with water (you should try different proportions) and, if desired, with a small amount of laundry detergent. Apply it to your shoes and rub, leave it on for 20-30 minutes, and then rinse.
3. Toothpaste cleaning: Choose a toothpaste with a whitening effect. Apply it to your shoes, wait a little, and then brush them thoroughly and rinse.
4. Salt and lemon juice: Mix a tablespoon of salt with two tablespoons of lemon juice. Apply the mixture to the yellowed areas and leave it on for several hours. After that, rinse and dry the sneakers.
5. Use hydrogen peroxide: This product is highly effective and can clean out old dirt. Mix it with water in a one-to-one ratio and apply it to the yellowed surface. Thoroughly clean the dirt and rinse the shoes with water.

Earlier, we told you how to clean leather shoes to make them look like new.

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