Last updated: Nov 22, 2022
Do you hate wearing dirty or stained white Converse? Yes!
You probably do because nobody wants to walk around wearing shoes that look like they have seen better days. The nature of white Converse (especially the color) means that they tend to get dirty quickly. And this means that you have to clean them more often than any other Converse types.
But, what is the best or right way to clean them and what should you use?
Well, there are many methods that you can try, and most of them will involve using things that you already have at home. So let’s jump straight into the white Converse cleaning methods.
How you clean your Converse shoes and what you use depends on the amount of dirt or stains that you need to remove. And if like many other people the white Converse are your favorite kicks it means that there is always a lot of washing to do. But, whether you are dealing with the usual dirt from walking around the neighborhood or mud from your trek in the woods the following are the best ways to clean your white Converse.
Vinegar and baking soda always find a way at the top of the list no matter what you are cleaning. Whether you are dealing with dirty carpets or want to descale your coffee maker vinegar and baking powder will always be very handy.
But did you know that these household items are also one of the best ways to clean your white Converse?
You heard that right. In fact, they offer one of the quickest and most efficient methods of cleaning your white Converse.
Since you already have the vinegar and baking soda in the house you will not need to buy anything for this cleaning method. All you need is to mix the two in a plastic bowl or container to create a thin foamy paste.
For an active cleaning agent, mix about two parts of the baking soda with three parts vinegar. But, make sure that you use white vinegar because others like red vinegar can stain your white Converse.
And once the paste is ready you can now use it to scrub your shoes with a toothbrush or nail brush.
When it comes to washing shoes, the most straightforward option is what most people prefer. And for your white Converse, a machine wash is as easy as it can get.
You will not need to do a lot of scrubbing, and it is also a quick method.
But, before you decide that this is now your favorite method of cleaning your white Converse it is important to note that it might not be effective when dealing with harsh stains. Yes, you will still need to do some scrubbing to remove the nasty stains.
You probably think that this method means tossing your shoes in the washing machine and waiting for it to do its magic. Right? Wrong!
There is much more to washing Converse with a machine than this because you will also need some baking soda and dishwashing detergent. You should start by soaking the shoes in a mixture of cold water with baking soda and a few drops of dishwashing detergent.
Next, scrub them to remove most of the dirt and stains. Once you do this, you can put them in the dishwasher, add some laundry soap and wash them in the low cycle.
Every day you use toothpaste to clean and whiten your teeth but why not use them for your white Converse?
Well if toothpaste works on your teeth then it will also work on your shoes. This method is also simple and inexpensive. There is nothing much to do when cleaning your shoes with toothpaste.
You only need to apply it on the stained sections or throughout the shoe and scrub with a clean toothbrush.
For more effectiveness, you can combine the toothpaste with some baking soda. Baking soda has some cleansing effect and some abrasiveness that can help you deal with stubborn stains on your white Converse.
You can also combine the toothpaste with a whitening agent to not only clean the stains but also give the shoes a ‘whiter’ look.
We all love home remedies as they are cheap and it feels good to be able to use what you already have. But, these home remedies cannot always guarantee the results that you want because the primary purpose for most of them is not cleaning shoes.
So what other alternatives do you have?
Simple! Use commercial stain remover and shoe cleaner as they have a specific formulation for cleaning and removing stains on your footwear.
Before you go out to buy the commercial shoe cleaning agents, you should know that not all of them will work on your Converse. In fact, some can be very harsh on your shoes and end up ruining them.
If you are dealing with hard stains or the kind you get after walking on mud, a commercial stain remover like the OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover will be very handy.
And if you want something to clean the white shoes and condition them so that they get that original look, the Pink Miracle Shoe Cleaner will be helpful.
Can you think of anything that requires cleaning that a lemon cannot do? Probably not!
This little fruit can do everything from treating allergies and cold to helping you with your household hygiene. And now you can add cleaning your Converse shoes to this long list of lemon “hacks”.
But, now how do you use these citrus fruits to wash your white Converse? Well, it depends on how dirty the shoes are or the extent of the stains that you want to remove.
If you are using fresh lemons, you will only need to cut them in half and then apply them to your shoes. One half of the fruit should be enough for each shoe, but you can use more if you feel like your footwear is too dirty.
And once you apply the lemons the only other thing is to scrub the soiled shoes with a toothbrush or any brush with soft bristles.
It is also a good idea to let your footwear soak up the lemon for at least 15 minutes because this will increase the effectiveness. And finish by rinsing them with cold water.
Lemon juice also works well when you do not have fresh lemons, and you will only need to use a sponge or toothbrush to scrub your shoes with the lemon juice.
Good old liquid soap and water will always be the first solution that many people will turn to when they want to clean this white Converse. And this is rightfully so because it is a useful method when you are not dealing with tough stains. But, as you wash your white shoes it is vital to make sure that you only use mild soap because anything else can damage or affect the appearance of your shoes.
You wouldn’t want to ruin your favorite kicks, would you?
Liquid dish detergents and hand soaps will work the best. But, regardless of the soap that you choose to use the golden rule is always to make sure that whatever you use both chemical and fragrance-free.
A simple way to clean your white Converse when using this method entails adding a few drops of the liquid soap to some warm water and stirring until bubbles start forming on the surface.
Next, is to soak a sponge in the soapy water and use it to scrub the shoes. You can also use a soft bristle to wash the footwear but always make sure that it is gentle enough for your footwear.
Cleaning your white Converse is that simple. And with all the methods above you can be sure of finding one that will work for you and deal with almost any stain. All in all, cleaning your Converse might be easy, but the right idea is always to clean them often and deal with stains the soonest possible.
