How to clean white sneakers

Who isn't familiar with this problem - the white shoes you love so much get dirty so easily. We tell you how to enjoy your white sneakers for a long time to come, and how to restore their brilliant white colour in no time.

Waterproofing white sneakers - effective, or damaging?

Waterproofing shoes generally already helps to protect them against dirt. Shoes that are worn daily should be waterproofed once or twice a week; treating shoes every fortnight will otherwise suffice. Don't worry, waterproofing has no negative impact on the leather's breathability, as it does not clog its pores but protects the leather with a breathable film.

Think! sneakers have already been waterproofed before they are delivered to give them special protection against stains and moisture. To maintain this protection and to ensure that you can enjoy your Think! shoes for a long time to come, you should not forget to waterproof them regularly.

Home remedy check: nail polish remover & co. for clean sneakers

You're in a hurry, and you don't a have a special cleaning product at hand? We have tested some home remedies, and summarised our recommendations for you:

✓ Acetone free nail polish remover: No problem on the soles - use acetone free nail polish remover to remove stubborn scratches on white soles. However, it should only be used on the soles of leather shoes.

✓ White toothpaste or baking powder: Toothpaste or baking powder mixed with a little water also makes a great stain remover for white soles. Simply apply the mixture to the stains using circular motions, wait a little while, and then rinse it off with cold water. However, be careful when applying this mixture to leather! It's a good idea to try it out on a small area first to ensure that it won't discolour the leather or have a similar unwanted effect.

x Washing up liquid, shampoo & scrubs: Avoid these home remedies. They damage the leather, dry it out and will gradually make it crack.

x Leather grease: Unfortunately, this is also a myth; leather shoes should not be greased. Grease can leave smears or a grey film on the shoes. Leather grease also clogs the pores, and therefore has a negative impact on the leather's natural breathability.

Wash shoes in the washing machine: please don't!

Shoes should generally not be cleaned in the washing machine - and leather shoes definitely not! The leather becomes wet through and through, and then has to be dried equally thoroughly. This process may discolour the leather; it can also make it hard and brittle. However, should your leather shoes inadvertently get wet, don't panic: simply let your shoes dry slowly at room temperature; stuff some scrunched up newspaper into them or use shoe trees to ensure that they keep their shape.

Cleaning of white sneakers : shoes should not be cleaned in the washing machine

Cleaning white sneakers: Sneaker cleaner for more shine and freshness

Sneaker cleaning products: guaranteed improved shine and freshness

In the long term, if you want to make sure you don't damage your white sneakers when you clean them, we recommend using a professional sneaker cleaning product. They often clean the upper, the midsole and the sole in one cleaning cycle and provide a magical fresh kick and new shine.

All you have to do is apply the lotion generously, leave it on for 1-2 minutes and then wipe it off with a damp cloth. This application cleans the shoe deeply and provides freshness and shine.

How to clean white sneakers

Waterproofing white sneakers - effective, or damaging?

Home remedy check: nail polish remover & co. for clean sneakers

Wash shoes in the washing machine: please don't!

Sneaker cleaning products: guaranteed improved shine and freshness

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