White shoes are not afraid of getting wet with this method
White shoes, white sneakers are accessories that make your outfit more stylish and fashionable.
However, the problem is that white shoes are beautiful and lovely, but if they accidentally get wet in the rain, they will lose their brightness. Not to mention, wet white shoes are also sad because they are easy to get smudged and damaged!
Don’t worry, just follow the waterproofing steps for fabric shoes below, you can be assured that no matter how heavy the rain is, your shoes won’t get wet!
Ingredients:
– 2 candles
– Hairdryer
Instructions:
First, you break the candles in half.
You rub the broken candle stick all over the surface of your shoes.
Next, you use the hairdryer to blow on the surface of the shoes, especially on the areas where the candle has been rubbed.
Now, try pouring some water on the shoes. I’m sure you’ll be amazed!
What should you do if white shoes turn yellow?
Prepare the tools:
Toothpaste
Detergent powder
Paper towel
Tools: basin, old toothbrush, brush
Useful tips:
– If possible, buy specialized shoe cleaning solutions. It will be better for your shoes.
– Do not use a hard brush to scrub the shoes, it will make the fabric quickly wear out.
How to wash white shoes without turning yellow
Step 1
Brush toothpaste onto the shoes
First, you remove the shoe laces, then put the shoes into the water-filled basin.
Use an old toothbrush and apply some toothpaste to the shoe’s body, then proceed to scrub the entire pair of shoes, especially the hard-to-reach areas.
After finishing scrubbing, you hang the shoes out to dry for about 30 minutes to let the bleach in the toothpaste soak into the shoes.
Step 2
Soak the shoes in detergent water
Next, you soak the shoes with detergent powder for about 1-2 hours (if the shoes have a lot of stains). After soaking, you continue to scrub the shoes and rinse them with water until they are clean.
Step 3
Use paper towels to wrap around the shoes
At this point, when the shoes are still wet, you use a lot of paper towels to wrap them, including the shoe laces. Stuff the paper towels inside, every nook and cranny as shown in the picture.
Once done, you hang the shoes outside in a cool place.
After about 4 hours when the shoes are slightly dry, you put paper towels or newspapers inside the shoes to maintain their shape.
Finished product
When they are fully dry, remove the paper towels, all the stains will be absorbed into the paper towels. Make sure that no matter how long you use the shoes, they will not turn yellow with this method of washing white shoes!