Several effective ways to wash white sneakers from fabric

Sneakers are considered the most comfortable footwear for both sports and everyday wear. But if they are white and rag, then they require special care, as they quickly get dirty. So you will have to wash them often.

And we will figure out how to do this in order to preserve the original appearance of the shoes as long as possible.

How to wash white sneakers from fabric (rag) from dirt, how to clean without washing? Tips and tricks - in the article.

Is it possible?

Before you start washing white rag sneakers, you should understand which method is best to do it - by hand or by machine. The first option is more economical and safer for shoes, the second is less labor-intensive.

Despite the fact that then you will have to spend a lot of time and effort, the probability of the safety of your favorite sneakers is higher.

To resort to cleaning textile shoes in the washing machine should be done as a last resort and with extreme care not to spoil its appearance.

It all depends on the quality - if it is low, then the sole may come off and the shape may not change for the better. Read more about the rules for washing sneakers. here.

In the washing machine

Before loading the sneakers into the washing machine, they are prepared accordingly:

1. Cleans the sole from dirt. An unnecessary toothbrush will do this. If the dirt is small, then wipe the bottom of the shoes with a damp cloth and rinse under the tap.
2. If any persistent contamination is found, they are removed with the help of a stain remover or some improvised means.
3. Take out the laces and insoles. They are usually washed separately.
4. They put the sneakers in a special bag for washing and load them into the machine.

Then the washing powder is poured (preferably a child's one - it is without additives) into the appropriate compartment, and it is better to pour in a liquid detergent. In the first case, you still need to pour conditioner into another compartment so that the powder residues are well washed.

Set the appropriate mode "Sports shoes" (some cars have it)... In the absence of such, the programs "For delicate items" and "Hand wash" will serve as an alternative.

The optimum temperature is from 30 to 35 ᵒС. In such a case, spinning and drying are not needed - they are turned off.

We use a bag

In order not to break the washing machine and spoil the textile shoes, you need to use special bags. Just do not confuse them with similar ones, but for things.

Several recommendations for choosing a shoe washing bag:

1. Made of a fairly dense material, but with good water permeability. A thin bag will not last long and will tear after a few washes.

   If it is mesh, then the holes should be small so that in case of tearing off the small decor, it does not fall out.

2. The presence of strong seams. There should be no threads sticking out on the sides.
3. The presence of rigid inserts or foam rubber. In the second case, they should be evenly distributed over the entire area of ​​the product.

Handwash

Hand peeling white textile sneakers guarantees good results, but subject to a number of conditions.

You can use different products for washing:

• dry or liquid (powders, gels, shampoos);
• lemon juice;
• soda;
• table vinegar.

Since white sneakers get dirty more than dark ones, ordinary washing powder does not always help. It removes the main dirt, but sometimes yellow stains and persistent stains remain.

Further actions will be as follows:

1. The resulting gruel is applied to all shoes, including the sole.
2. After half an hour of exposure, they begin to clean the sneakers with a stiff brush.
3. At the end of the procedure, the shoes are washed under running water.
4. Expose sneakers to fresh air to dry.

It is convenient to wash the laces as follows: they are wound around a fist, moistened with water, lathered with laundry soap and begin to rub with a toothbrush. Or you can scroll through them in the washing machine.

Just do not lay along with colored things, so that they do not paint over. As well as it is advisable to place the laces in a bag, otherwise the tips may be torn offthat can damage the drum.

It is important to rinse your shoes thoroughly so that no detergent remains in the fabric. Otherwise, yellow streaks will remain.

How to remove grass stains?

Sometimes, after visiting the forest or city square, persistent stains from green grass remain on the sneakers. They are difficult to wash off with a damp cloth.

What if the dirt is heavily ingested?

When the dirt is so heavy that a standard wash cannot handle it, resort to the following method:

1. Mix shampoo or washing powder, vinegar and citric acid (juice) in a ratio of 3: 2: 1. You should get a homogeneous mass.
2. The resulting composition is applied to the fabric surface of the sneaker and wait 20 minutes.
3. After the allotted time, they start cleaning with a brush, then rinse under the tap.
4. Load into the washing machine and start in manual mode.

How to clean the soles of rag sneakers?

As for cleansing the soles, use one of the proposed means:

1. Stationery eraser... They treat the moistened sole with it and wipe it with a dry cloth.
2. Acetone. Dip a cotton pad in it and start removing stains.
3. Lemon juice... The rubber is processed and in a quarter of an hour it will become snow-white again.
4. Petrolatum. The best remedy for yellow spots. Apply the juice locally to dirt and wipe it with a dry cloth after 15-20 minutes.
5. Rubbing alcohol... They moisten a cotton swab in it and erase dirty stains from the white sole.
6. Laundry soap... They rub the bottom and edging with it, then bring it to complete cleanliness by brushing it with a toothbrush.
7. Petrol. Apply liquid to problem areas with cotton wool, without touching the tissue. After 10-15 minutes, use any stain remover.

How to dry?

If the sneakers turn yellow after washing, then the reason may be:

• improper drying;
• the remaining powder in the fabric, which has not been washed well;
• rinsing shoes in very cold or hot water;
• incorrectly selected detergent;
• poor product quality.

The first option is the most common. To restore the original snow-white look of the shoe, rinse it again in cool water and dry it properly.

The latter means the following: they attach the sneakers with clothespins to the rope and leave them hanging to dry so that water can drain freely. Ideal if your shoes are to dry outside or on the balcony, but not in the sun.

It is unacceptable to dry white textile sneakers on heating appliances. They dry quickly, but the result is unlikely to please. Sneakers without rubber spouts can be stuffed with white paper to maintain their shape.

When is it worth contacting a dry cleaner?

You should not try to clean your favorite white sneakers yourself in every possible way if the dirt is heavily ingrained and does not give in the first time. In any case, there will be one outcome - the thing will have to be thrown away.

The cost of such a dry cleaning service depends on the degree of footwear contamination, the type of material and other aspects, but on average it is 1000-1500 rubles.

Tips and bans

To make white sneakers easier to wash, a number of tips should be followed:

• try to wipe their shoes with a damp cloth after each return from a street walk;
• do not wear white shoes in slush and rain;
• before using this or that agent, it is advisable to check its effect on the tissue by applying to a separate area;
• liquid products are applied to the rag surface only with a white rag;
• when cleaning textile sneakers, do not use oil-based products (gasoline, kerosene).

Useful video

How to clean white sneakers, the video will tell you:

Conclusion

Compliance with these elementary rules for cleaning rag sneakers will extend their service life while maintaining the pristine whiteness. If all efforts are in vain, then there is nothing left but to contact a dry cleaner.