Sports shoes have long ceased to be an attribute of a fitness club. In the wardrobe of everyone who appreciates comfort, there is a good pair of comfortable sneakers. If you have not had time to evaluate the benefits of this shoe, then now is the time, because in the 2017 season, the fashion for sneakers reaches the peak of its popularity.
Sneakers are truly versatile shoes. Women of fashion have long rejected any prejudices and create feminine and romantic images with them.
Fans of sneakers know that most models of leading shoe companies have a white sole. It doesn't matter what your favorite sneakers are called, because their sole requires careful care.
It can be classic monochrome Nike, youth and bright Converse, or who won the hearts of customers for their more than a century of history, New Balance.
At first, white-soled sneakers delight their owners with a neat look. However, sooner or later we face the question: how to make the sole white again?
In the arsenal of lovers of white-white soles there are a variety of methods that will help restore sneakers to their original appearance. When you decide which option is right for you, clean it only on a small area of the sole. If nothing happened to her, except for bleaching, feel free to continue.
Remember that you always first pre-clean the shoes, removing dust and dirt from the surface of the sneakers. Ideally suited for this rag or sponge with soap and water. After that, it is better to walk on the sole with a dry rag. Note that a toothbrush is great for cleaning the sole. Unlike foam sponge, it is able to penetrate into the porous structure of the rubber sole.
Bleaching methods
First of all, it is necessary to say about bleach or stain removers. The most effective are "Vanish", "Boss" and "Sarma". Please note that to eliminate contamination from sneakers you need to prepare a drug with a solution concentration of 2-2.5 times higher than normal. Thus, if it is recommended to dilute the composition with water as 1: 5, then it is necessary to prepare a solution of 1: 2. It is better to dilute the means for washing shoes in a basin where sneakers are then placed in such a way that the solution covers only their soles. Cover container with cling film or plastic bag. After 40-50 minutes, the surface should be treated with a toothbrush.
It should be noted that aggressive means are used only when the whiteness of sneakers is spoiled by persistent dirt and stains. Important to know what aboutThe treatment with chlorine-containing preparations leaves yellowness on a white rubber sole. After using such tools, shoes can begin to dry and crack. Unfortunately, in this case, it is no longer possible to restore its former appearance.
If you use any kind of solvent when cleaning (for example, acetone or nail polish remover), then only a white rag is suitable for it. Such an aggressive tool corrodes not only the dirt on the shoes, but also washes out the color of the cloth, which is carried out cleaning. Thus, with colored fabric there is a threat of transferring the shade to the sole.
Hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine can be purchased for cleaning the sole in any pharmacy. Be careful, the concentration of drugs should not exceed 6%. A clean, dry sole is wiped with a cotton pad, highly soaked in a peroxide or chlorhexidine solution. After 10 minutes the remains of dirt and dust are removed with a damp cloth.
We bring to your attention one more way of bleaching sports shoes in the next short video.
