Q&A for How to Clean White Shoes

Take a toothbrush and dip it in some soapy water. Then, scrub the rubber soles on your shoes. Do that periodically to keep them clean.

If you’re cleaning sneakers, you can usually clean them by wiping them down with a little warm water and mild laundry detergent on a washcloth. Use a toothbrush to scrub the edges of the soles. You can also use a little leather conditioner if your Adidas shoes are made of leather.

Suede is tricky to clean because water can damage it. Use a soft cloth or paper towel to blot up any moisture. To remove dried-on stains, scrub them off with a pencil eraser. You can also try rubbing away stubborn stains with white vinegar. After the shoe dries, rub it with a suede brush to restore the texture of the suede.

For mild to moderate yellowing, you can use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to brighten up your shoes. If the stain is really stubborn, try making a paste of RIT dye remover and water and letting it sit on the stain for several minutes, then wipe it away with a clean cloth. Avoid using chlorine bleach, since this can yellow your shoes.

You can use baking soda and water to clean your white Nike Roshes.

You can use white toothpaste. Apply it on the yellow surface then rub it off with a soft cloth.

Baking soda will work. If you have an old toothbrush, mix baking soda and water, take the toothbrush, dip it in the baking soda mixture, and scrub the shoes. It works well to remove the dirt and grime.

Try using an old toothbrush and manicure brush and some soapy water. The bristles will be able to get into the mesh, and clean it.

Yes, the shoes will turn back to their white color as they dry.

Use a toothbrush and baking soda toothpaste. The baking soda is basic and will act as a detergent and the toothbrush gets into all the hard to reach places, making those white shoes look new.

Use Dawn dish soap and some water. Scrub them with an old toothbrush if you have one lying around.

You can clean the yellow part with a white toothpaste. Squeeze a generous amount on a soft cloth and rub gently on the spot.

First, separate the white lace from the shoes. In a large sink or bucket, add hot water (enough to fully emerge both shoes in), a little laundry detergent and some bleach (about 1/3 cup). Use an old toothbrush or scrubbing device to scrub both the shoes and laces, and then let them soak for about 10 minutes. Lastly, rinse the shoes and laces thoroughly, and place them in the dryer so they could dry.

You can follow the instructions in the article above.

Wash them in the washing machine (if they are washable).

Soak them and try to get the stain out from inside the shoe; press on the inner part if it is a thin material. You can give it a bleach bath if you wish, and maybe use something dry to soak up the stain remnants from the fabric, like salt.

Cover them with a baking soda and peroxide solution. Let them sit in the full sun for 3 - 4 hours (or until dry), then brush off the soda.

Get some Crep wipes, they get everything off and get your shoes clean. Then spray them with Crep Protect to protect your shoes from getting dirty again.

You could try a generous amount of white baking soda toothpaste, and scrub in circles with a toothbrush.

Try using a non-whitening toothpaste.

Scrub really hard with soap and water.

Yes! You can soak your shoes with the detergent first to break down all those tough stains, then go over it with a toothbrush and some soapy water to get those harder-to-reach areas broken down.

Yes, if you enjoy cold, soggy but clean shoes. No, if you want dry ones. You could try throwing them in the dryer too, as long as this wouldn't damage them or the dryer.

Yes, it will still work fine! You can get your shoes a little cleaner with a heavy scrubbing tool, like a magic eraser, but you can still get your shoes clean without it.

You could apply hydrogen peroxide, but do not use bleach or the yellow will go everywhere!

Wash them again and put them out during the day when the sun is out the most. The sunlight makes them lighter.

Use a liquid laundry detergent with baking soda. The mixture should still be a little runny. Scrub the shoes in a light circular motion and blot the excess water. For laces, pre treat the stains if necessary with liquid laundry detergent and put them into a delicates bag (a mesh bag usually found in an average store. If you cant find them there look online). Put them into the washing machine on a gentle cycle and try to air dry them naturally. A regular eraser is great for the stain removal in the soles of white shoes only.

Yes, but as clarified in the article, don't use more bleach than you use detergent or water.

Wash them with the soap and water method above. Use a toothbrush to scrub them. If they have laces, bleach the laces, but be careful not to yellow them.

Yes, the sole of your sneaker will turn white again. Just don’t use too much bleach.