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HOW TO CLEAN WHITE CONVERSE?

Without a doubt, the converse is one of the most iconic sneakers. The Chuck Taylor model that was born in 1908 in the state of Massachusetts has managed to become a timeless model, for which the passage of time seems not to have passed and it is still in the forefront.

Today, the white converse is one of the most used models in Spain. This is due to their versatility when it comes to wearing them, they are suitable for any look, for our day-to-day and even wear them with a dress and create an elegant look with an informal touch.

Although the American firm has a thousand more versions, the Chuck Taylor model is the classic of the classic sneakers. They are sports shoes for all ages, comfortable and practical. We cannot forget these iconic converse in its most current versions such as the white boot converse, a must throughout the year.

Slippers that cannot be missing from our wardrobe.

And it is that the success of white Converse combines with everything. They never fail!

But like almost everything in this life has a “but”... And it is that we must not forget that white Converse stains very quickly and a lot and, sometimes, it can be difficult to return them to their original white.

If you’re in this post, it’s because it’s been a long time since your beloved white Converse wasn’t what they were when you bought them. Nobody wants to have their converse stained because dirty converse ruins any look.

Don’t throw them away!

Maybe you can give them a second chance. Unless they are older than Tutankhamun and you have taken them to all the festivals until they have no soles, do not buy new ones, clean them and leave them like the first day.

We know that many of you are far-sighted and you will already have your white sneakers ready for this spring and summer, but if not, now is the time. We will give you the keys to care for and clean white Converse and some tips to clean white sneakers.

STEP BY STEP TO CLEAN WHITE CONVERSE

Let’s get to the point that we know that after getting here you have to be very impatient. We want to comment that this process could be applied to Converse of any color and to any canvas shoe.

We have created a video where we present you step-by-step the tricks and essential products that you have to know to clean white converse getting a brutal result! Let’s see what you think of the changes we have achieved.

How to clean white all-star? How to clean white converse? Aim!

STEP 1 - WRITE DOWN THE PRODUCTS WE HAVE USED IN THE VIDEO

As we have mentioned in the tips section for cleaning white Converse, the first thing to do is remove the laces. Put them in a bowl with warm water and add a bit of Super shoe cleaning gel. Let the product take effect while you clean your Converse.

Once we have our laces cleaned, we will start with the cleaning process of our converse! For this reason, first of all, here we leave you the list of products that we have used in the video to clean these converse;

STEP 2- HANDS TO WORK HOW TO CLEAN WHITE CONVERSE?

Let’s get to work, it’s time for us to tell you our best-kept secret! Best of all, you’ll have your clean white Converse in a few easy steps. Always remember to carry out a safe cleaning respecting the original materials of the shoes. Bleaching converse will no longer be a problem for you!

  1. Remove excess dust and dirt with the shoe dusting brush before they get wet. With this step, we will be able to have laces like new!
  2. Take the sneaker brush and apply the What amazing sneakers cleaner and rub it on the soles and half soles until it foams. Constantly dry the foam with a microfiber towel to prevent the rest of the shoe from getting dirty.
  3. Pour a small amount of the super cleansing gel with the measuring cap into warm or cold water.
  4. Take a brush, dip it in the water where the product is and rub gently in circles all over the shoe until all the dirt is removed.
  5. Remove the rest of the product with the help of a microfiber towel.
  6. Repeat the process on the inside of the shoe without getting the brush too wet and immediately remove excess water and foam with the help of the microfiber towel.
  7. Let dry for 1 hour.

STEP 3- PLACE THE CLEAN LACES OF YOUR CONVERSE

We already have our clean shoes! You already know how to wash converse. We know that many of you do not remove the laces of the white converse for fear of not knowing how to put them back and that they are the same as when you bought them. Do not worry! We are going to tell you some tricks so that this is not a problem.

How to put on Converse laces?

  1. The first thing we will have to do is put the laces of the converse through the eyelets that are below. It is important that the length is the same on both sides so that the central part of the cord is in the middle.
  2. We take the cord on the left side and cross it to the second eyelet on the opposite side, in this case, the right.
  3. We will have to repeat the process but in reverse, now we have to take the lace from the right side and pass it to the opposite eyelet, that is, to the left side.
  4. It will be necessary to repeat the process always alternating the cords, they should always be crossed from one side to the other alternating them.
  5. Once we have reached the last buttonholes, all that remains is to tighten the laces from the ends so that they are not loose.

We will already know how to put laces on Converse sneakers!

STEP 4- PROTECT YOUR WHITE SNEAKERS

Once we have already taught you how to wash white converse, as we always say, “prevention is better than cure” and we know that the white color gets dirty very easily.

It will not do to learn how to clean white converse if we do not protect them afterwards. Use the Nano Protector spray to protect your white Converse, it will undoubtedly be a success. How do we do it?

  1. 1. Stir the spray before using it.
  2. Spray abundantly on the dry and clean surface from a distance of approximately 30 cm.
  3. Let the shoes dry for about 30 minutes.

TIPS BEFORE CLEANING WHITE CONVERSE

Remove the laces from the white Converse and wash them separately. To do this, fill a container with warm water, add a little super cleaning gel and leave them to soak for the time you are cleaning the shoes. Then rinse them with a little water and they will be like new.

Do not use baking soda or vinegar. It is a false trick widely used in social networks to eliminate the yellow of the white Converse both inside and outside, including the sole. Using these products has consequences that you will surely not want for your converse. It is prohibited to use products as famous as the Mercadona volume or the Mercadona perborate.

They are products that, when combined, form a chemical reaction that YES, will leave your white shoes clean, but will totally destroy the ions that make up the fabric of your canvas shoes.

And you will ask yourself, what does this mean? Well, nothing more and nothing less than soon you will begin to notice how the fabric opens, cracks and holes are made, in addition to turning yellow again very quickly, Solution? Throw away the slippers.

Never use bleach to clean or restore the white color of your Converse. Another false trick is very recurrent and has become very viral on networks. As with baking soda, bleach will initially leave our shoes white, but over time, white fabrics, apart from being completely damaged, will turn yellow.

Can they be washed in the washing machine? Is it correct to wash white converse in the washing machine? How to wash white converse?

We answer this big question that everyone asks. We should not wash any shoe in the washing machine, in the case of white Converse even the manufacturer itself indicates that it is not recommended. Putting the white converse in the washing machine will cause a deformation of the shoe and the creation of fungi due to excess moisture.

In addition, we will not be able to carry out deep cleaning of the Converse.

Do not dry your white Converse sneakers in the sun. If after moistening and cleaning white converse you decide to leave them in the sun to dry, you will get just the opposite effect since it is more likely that that yellow color that we want to avoid will appear so much.

STEP BY STEP TO REMOVE THE YELLOW FROM THE RUBBER SOLES OF YOUR CONVERSE

Once we know how to clean white converse, another of the big questions and concerns when we have a pair of Converse or any shoe with white rubber on the sole is, can I remove the yellow from the rubber on my shoes? How to whiten converse sneakers?

If possible! It has been one of our greatest achievements but we have achieved the formula to remove the yellow from the rubber soles of the Converse, we will tell you everything.

HOW TO REMOVE THE YELLOW FROM THE RUBBER SOLE OF MY CONVERSE?

Sole restorer contains an oxygenated formula that removes yellow soles and restores the color of rubber soles

  1. Protect the areas where the restorer is not going to be applied, nothing will happen if a little product falls on these areas, but it is better to protect them.
  2. Put on the gloves that come inside the restorer for greater protection and apply with a brush on the sole.
  3. Cover the entire shoe with transparent plastic.
  4. Leave the shoes covered with plastic between 2-6 hours in direct contact with the sun.
  5. Remove the plastic and remove the remaining product with a damp sponge. If we see that the optimal result has not been achieved, the process can be repeated.

We always like to say that if the shoes have practically no soles or the rubber is chicken yellow, we are good, but we do not work miracles!

We hope that all our tips and tricks on how to clean white Converse have enchanted you and, above all, will be useful to you to get your sneakers ready for this spring and summer.

Of course, this process is applicable to any model of canvas shoes or any white rubber sole.

Do you want to know how to clean another type of shoe? How to recover a specific shoe model? Have you not understood any part of what we have told you?

Do not hesitate to write to us at info@sneakerscare.com, your opinion or query can be of help to any fan of the sneakers world.

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