Whether it be clothes, shoes, hats or any other apparel, white is a notoriously difficult color to clean. That faded quality that it acquires after a while is nearly impossible to eradicate, which is exactly why most people avoid purchasing white.
Which is a shame because white can look incredibly attractive and decent. The same is true for white converse shoes; they do look mighty fine if only they never got dirty. Alas, we cannot afford to keep buying new ones every few months or so.
However, there are a few handy tips which you can adopt to clean white converse. Surprisingly, these methods work quite well, even if they do seem somewhat radical.
The first step is to remove the shoelaces; you need to get into those eye sockets if you want to properly clean the whole thing. The laces can be cleaned separately. Dampen your shoes by dunking them in warm water or placing under a running tap, then shake off the excess.
Soap
Quite possibly the simplest and easiest method for cleaning your white converse shoes. Mix the soap with water. Not too much; Just enough for a frothy mixture to form. Apply the solution to your shoes using a sponge. As before, use circular, forceful motions to scrape away as much dirt as possible. As to what kind of soap to use, it is best if you pick one that is free of chemicals as they can damage the material or give it a faded quality.
Washing machine
Machine washing can be effective but there are a few pre-requisites. You first need to scrape off the gunk caked around the toe, the soles and any other areas using the same procedure we initially described. Pour baking soda into a bowl of warm water, mix it until it becomes a paste and then use a toothbrush to clean off the heavy smudges on the shoes. As always, dampen your shoes before the process. Once you’re done with this, toss them in the machine along with laundry detergent and set it to a low wash cycle. Avoid using bleach as this will probably ruin the coloring of your white converse shoes.
Vinegar
A concoction containing Vinegar is also pretty effective in eradicating stubborn little spots that refuse to quit. So, if baking soda alone doesn’t get the job done, you can always add a dash of vinegar. The rest of the steps are similar. Add relatively same amounts of vinegar and baking soda to a small amount of water and mix until you get a…
