Sneakers with white sole
Sports shoes have long ceased to be an attribute of a fitness club only. Everyone who appreciates comfort has a good pair of comfortable sneakers in their wardrobe. If you have not yet had time to appreciate the benefits of this shoe, then now is the time, because in the 2017 season, the fashion for sneakers reaches its peak.
Sneakers are truly versatile shoes. Fashionistas have long abandoned any prejudices and create feminine and romantic images with them.
Sneaker lovers know that most of the leading shoe brands have white soles. It doesn't matter what the name of your favorite sneakers is, the outsole requires a lot of care.
It can be classic monochrome Nike, youthful and vibrant Converse, or New Balance, which has won the hearts of buyers for more than a century of history.
At first, sneakers with white soles delight their owners with a neat look. However, sooner or later the question arises before us: how to make the sole white again?
In the arsenal of lovers of snow-white soles, there are a variety of methods that will help to return sneakers to their original look. When you decide which option is right for you, brush only a small area of the sole. If nothing happened to her except whitening, then feel free to continue.
Remember to always pre-clean your shoes first, removing dust and dirt from the surface of your sneakers. A rag or sponge and soap are ideal for this. After that, it is better to walk on the sole with a dry cloth. Keep in mind that a toothbrush is great for cleaning the soles. Unlike the foam sponge, it is able to penetrate the porous structure of the rubber sole.
Whitening methods
First of all, it should be said about bleaches or stain removers. The most effective are Vanish, Boss and Sarma. Please note that to remove dirt from sneakers, you need to prepare a product with a solution concentration 2-2.5 times higher than normal. Thus, if it is recommended to dilute the composition with water as 1: 5, then you need to prepare a 1: 2 solution. It is better to dilute the shoe polish in a basin, where the sneakers are then placed in such a way that the solution covers only their sole. Cover the container with cling film or a plastic bag. After 40-50 minutes, the surface should be brushed with a toothbrush.
It should be noted that aggressive products are used only when stubborn dirt and stains spoil the whiteness of the sneakers. It is important to know what aboutProcessing with chlorine-containing preparations leaves behind yellowness on the white rubber sole. Shoes can dry out and crack after using these products. Unfortunately, in this case, it becomes impossible to restore its former appearance.
If you use a solvent (for example, acetone or nail polish remover) when cleaning, then only a white rag is suitable for it. Such an aggressive product not only eats away the dirt on the shoes, but also removes the color from the rag used for cleaning. Thus, with colored fabric, there is a threat of transferring the shade to the outsole.
You can buy hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine at any drugstore to clean the soles. Be careful, the concentration of drugs should not exceed 6%. Wipe clean, dry soles with a cotton pad heavily soaked in a solution of peroxide or chlorhexidine. After 10 minutes, the remnants of dirt and dust are removed with a damp cloth.
We bring to your attention another way to whiten athletic shoes in the following short video.
