How can I finally clean these?!
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I don't know if that is the color or if the color bled. I clean my sneakers with white toothpaste (not gel) and a damp tooth brush and cloth. I bought a pair of Starter sneakers at a garage sale for three bucks. I wear wide shoes. Used toothpaste on them when I got home and they look as good as new. I also use toothpaste on gold, silver jewelry and copper/brass items I sell on Ebay.
If all else fails try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
oxyclean! Find it in Walmart or any grocery store
I have discovered Shout as a good spot cleaner. Spray on, let set and scrub clean with a small brush of some kind. It works on carpet stains WONDERFUL......try it on your shoes. Never know???
LIQUID DISHWASHER SOAP THAT YOU PUT IN YOUR DISHWASHER. SOAK IN HOT WATER.
I can't tell what these are made of, but had you thought of painting or dying them instead of cleaning?
I am a clean freak so I think you should go to sneaker store and. I am sure you can get a wide
pair of New sneakers. If new bothers you you can wet them and wear them to shap your foot. I wish you luck for a new pair of fun and colored sneakers. Lynne.
WhiteBrite is sold at most retailers and is amazing.
If I have something that I have tried everything to get a stain out and I am just going to throw them away any way, then I use floor wax remover. I have had it get out plenty of things. Make sure this is your last resort.
If you have ever put them in the dryer then the stains are set in. Consider using a good quality fabric dye for a new look. Use a sponge brush to apply. Follow instructions carefully. Then set the color in the dryer!
Did you spray a heavy-dutie stain remover before putting it through the wash? I also had good experience using toothpaste as @william suggested.
Take them to a shoemaker to get professionally buffed. Alternatively, they have shoe buffers outside train stations and in hotels.
Can't tell what they are made of but if they are leather there are special cleaners to use which can be purchased at shoe stores. Best to try anything on a small spot first.
Back in the 50s and 60s we just used white liquid shoe polish on our sneakers. Cheap, still available, and works well.
What about shoe polish?
Maybe you can paint them?
Stain remover spray!
Detergent and a towel! It worked great for my toms.
Try Whitebright!
Great idea Hillela!
For years my sons while at school and home it is unbelieveable what they do to they tennis shoes even with leather on them .....I get a nail brush sometimes shout spray stain remover but most important its name is just what it does at any dollar general store you will find it for a dollar a large bottle "Awesome" spray on shoe and start scrubbing with a nail brush use a damp cloth to wipe suds continue scrubbing whip and use a little at a time water to wipe off and watch what your tenny's look life after a good wash with awesome. My kids grew up and born in California and all kids there look as if they wear a new pair of tennis shoes everyday > its a style fashion thing mainly in high school try it you'll have to see for your self this liquid is exactly what its name is "Awesome" I use it on the carpets, walls, interior in my car, it is really awesome !
Oxyclean, and a nail brush. And scrub
My friend used to used the liquid detergent-Ivory and mix a little bleach and rub on with towel and wipe off, works great, just don't use too much bleach, try to rub a spot first to see how it works, good luck!
Soak in a bucket of oxyclean for a few hours, then scrub with a brush while in the bucket. Repeat till clean or soak over night in the and scrub again in the morning. If not clean by morning it's time to mix another batch of oxyclean and start all over. When you're satisfied with the result rinse them very thoroughly before drying. Boot dryers are great for drying them. I use the oxyclean powder that you mix with warm water and I've cleaned many a pair this way. 99% alcohol will clean the rubber parts.
Put em in the washer
I agree with Awesome this product saved our clothes and everything else after a house fire. You might also try soaking in straight peroxide. I've used this on many items, takes stains out and leaves the color. This is good on any washable item. Ive soaked my dogs sweaters for several days with no damage.
Make a paste of baking soda and peroxide. Rub on the shoes and let dry. Repeat the process if necessary.
I guess you could also try lemon juice but based on the discolouration I have to be honest I am not sure you will get them completely white again. There used to be (and probably still is) a white shoe paint for tennis shoes.
I use Soft Scrub with bleach and scrub them with a toothbrush. Rinse and throw in washer. Air dry.
I always did mine with Wisk laundry detergent and bleach. Brush really well, rinse and repeat as necessary - then throw in the washer to be sure you get all the bleach out (it will break down the threads otherwise). Always worked for me.
I use OxyClean liquid Laundry stain remover and it works great on my leather and mesh shoes. Spray the entire shoe and let set for 30 min. then scrub with a soft brush then run them through the wash. I spray them again with OxyClean before I put them in the wash.
I like OxyClean for this type of project but you can also use the hydrogen peroxide plus a few drops of blue Dawn dishwashing liquid trick.
l put mine in the washer with a cup of CASCADE. Pods don't work, you have to use the powder kind. I add a 1/2 cup of cascade to my white sheets and towels every couple months to keep them white. Works much better than bleach and doesn't break down the fabric. Works great for me on my white shoes too!
My Mother loved to putter around in the garden until she was 102 - then she had a gardener do the 'hard stuff'.! lol! She got her tennis shoes filthy - but would wash them with plenty of bleach and extra detergent - then PUT THEM IN THE SUN FOR A DAY to further bleach out the stains. This always worked wonders for her! She kept plants on her window sill until her last days, when she was 104.
MAGIC ERASER WORKS LIKE MAGIC
I use Palmolive automatic dish soap for all of my shoe cleaning spread it over the shoe let it stand an then rince
Zout and Shout It Out, spray w/Zout wait 15 minutes then the Shout It Out, I use gel with the scrubber in the lid, scrub it in and wait 5 minutes and then wash. Good Luck
I was just wondering, have you thought about dying them.........or display them, and use them as a memory, filled with a plant pot or floral flowers? Maybe just tie them together and hang them as a piece of ole' decor.......Maybe they're tired and worn.....need a break....:)))) I'm goin' to display my Daddy's cowboy boots with a lot of country........some straw with flowers??? I'm not sure yet. A great memory for me!!!
There is also a white sneaker polish, try amazon.
Saturate the fabric with straight hydrogen peroxide. Leave on at least 15 minutes. Wash in warm water and air dry in the sun. I have used this many times. Even works on auto grease and cooking oils. Has never failed me on any stain
Borax is great. For really tough, stubborn stains I mix oxiclean and grandmas stain remover (buy it from Walmart). Make a paste and scrub the shoes with a toothbrush Let set about an hour. Wash in the washing machine. I add borax in the wash at this point. Good luck!
Oh, your poor shoes!! It makes me sad just looking at them, but I admire you for wanting to save them!! The best remedy is to go to Walmart, get a small bottle of acrylic white paint and a small bottle of 'fabric medium'. Directions on the bottle will tell you how to mix. This will paint any type of fabric, including canvas shoes, & they'll look like new. Good luck!!