TIPS TO KEEP YOUR SNEAKERS SQUEAKY CLEAN

We all love sneakers, but to keep them clean is a task on its own! If you are a fan of white sneakers, then you have landed on the right page. No matter what type of material your shoe has, the dirt is only one scrub away!

Now is the right time you pick up your Adidas originals, Chuck Tailors, and Vans classics, to start cleaning. Canvas sneakers are the most famous type of sneakers and are popular because of their breezy fit.

Looking for versatility and a comfortable fit? Sneakers are the answer.  Sneakers have an interesting historical background so let's take a quick dive:

The first sneakers appeared in the 1830s when Liverpool Rubber bonded a canvas outer onto a vulcanized rubber sole. This created the original sand shoe for the Victorian middle classes to wear on the beach.

The style got picked up in America years later in the 1890s when the U.S. Rubber Company introduced the first rubber-soled shoes in the country. This sparked up a surge in demand and production and that’s when they introduced the name ‘sneakers’.

‘Plimsol’ and ‘Keds' are over a hundred-year-old inventions, and they are famous to this day! Brooks is one of the oldest sneaker companies in the world, founded long before Nike, Adidas, and Puma.

If you are a sneaker fan, chances are that you own a good amount of shoes in various colors. Canvassneakers white are but difficult to take care of because they are white and the dirt is visible.

White shoes need a different amount of care and dedication. Here is the entire wash process that your light and bright shoes should go through, to keep them looking fresh:

·         SAVE THE BOX:

Don't throw the box away because you are too excited about the shoe and don't care about the box. Trust us when we say it's a 'shoe saver'. You may have the best vanity, but keeping your shoe in its box will save a lot of hassle.

This will prevent the dirt from sticking on the shoe, and you won't have to deal with the fading color.

 

·         KEEP THEM STUFFED:

When you are not using the shoe regularly, try keeping them stuffed up in the box. This way the shoe retains its shape and doesn't feel uncomfortable when you wear them.

 

·         DRY BRUSH:

Dry brushing is not a new method. This technique prevents the dust from sticking up on the shoe and keeps it squeaky clean for daily wear.

 

Invest in an all-purpose sneaker cleaning dry brush. These brushes have bristles that will get rid of any excess dirt.

 

·         WATER-BASED CLEANSER:

When you are planning to wash your shoe there are a few factors that you need to consider.

1.    The material of the sneaker

2.    Probability of shrinkage

3.    Washing instructions

The safest way to wash your shoe is with a gentle water-based cleanser. These cleansers help prevent the shoe from losing its color and grip.

·         SEPARATE SOLE WASH:

The best way to wash your shoe is by separating all its insides. Separate the sole, laces, and other accessories and wash everything separately. A separate wash prevents the excess dirt from falling off.

 

When you wash the sole separately, it prevents the shoe from picking up the smell of the sole and sweat. Do not use bleach! This will only make the fabric lose its elasticity.

 

·         BRUSH, DON’T SCRUB:

Scrubbing is the root cause of your shoe losing its strength. Try brushing the sneaker with a hard bristle toothbrush and some homemade cleaning paste. To make the cleaning paste all you need is:

 

1.    Toothpaste

2.    Baking soda

3.    Lukewarm water

        Use all the ingredients in the same ratio, and apply the paste to the affected area. Brushing too hard can loosen up the fabric, and avoid keeping on the paste for more than an hour. Wash the shoe afterward with lukewarm water.

·         LET THEM DRY:

After this, make sure you dry them properly. A shoe collector's trick to keep your wet shoe on an inclined surface. Let the accessories dry separately for a few hours.

When the outer cast is halfway dried, stuff up the shoe with newspaper or Styrofoam and let them dry in the sun. This technique will prevent the shoe from losing its structure.

 

·         STORE THEM PROPERLY:

After the shoe has dried, make sure you give them a chance to breathe. Take out the stuffing and put the sole and laces back in place. Stuff up the shoe back after applying some shoe mist or foul odor spray for a fresher feel. Take out the box now, and store the shoe with all stuffings.

 

To sum it all up, taking care of your sneakers is not a tough business, but it is important to increase the life of your shoe.