Unpacking the new sneakers from the immaculate shoebox is an inimitable pleasure for some sneaker fans. On the other hand, making the sneakers look like they did when they were bought in the long term is a difficult challenge. However, with the following tips you are guaranteed to succeed. First of all: you should avoid throwing your sneakers in the washing machine like your old Converse shoes.
Tipp 1:Rough cleaning
First, you should remove the coarse dirt. You can do this by tapping the soles together so that coarse dirt trickles off. You can wipe off conspicuous stains with a damp cloth or shoe polish. For the dirt on the white rubber soles, you can use a slightly moistened dirt eraser, which you rub against the sole and rinse off with water until the coarse dirt on the sole is removed.
Tipp 2: Deep cleansing
After the basic cleaning, a shoe polish of your choice is also recommended. A few drops of cleaner are often sufficient on a wet shoe brush, which you gently distribute in circular movements on the shoe in a foaming manner. Areas that are difficult to access or delicate materials should be cleaned with a soft toothbrush.
Tipp 3: Clean shoelaces
Even if you’ve followed the previous tips, dirty shoelaces can make your sneakers look dirty too, which is why you should clean your shoelaces as well. You can knead them together with warm water and soap, or you can put them in the washing machine to wash and then let them dry completely.
Tip 4: precaution
To make your sneakers look good in the long term, you should spray them with a stain and water repellent from time to time at a distance of at least 30 cm. This will at least partially ward off future dirt and make general cleaning much easier for you.
Tip 5: store sneakers correctly
Make sure to keep your sneakers in the shoebox in which you bought them. The reason for this is the material it contains, which absorbs moisture and is good for your sneakers.
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