Yellowing shoe soles are a common problem, especially if they are rubber or plastic soles, which can lose their original white colour over time.
We will provide you with both cheap and easy tips for cleaning the soles. We'll start with the easy way:
The easy way:
Remember white
FEATURES:
- Easy-to-use with sponge applicator
- Good covering result
- Protects against UV related discoloration
1. Clean the shoe
2. Shake bottle
3. Apply to dry shoe (important that the red plastic part is pressed down so that the color is released)
4. Air-dry
5. For leather, polish to a fine shine
Cheap ways:
1. Using toothpaste
- Materials: white toothpaste (not gel), old toothbrush, damp cloth.
- Procedure: apply a small amount of white toothpaste to a toothbrush and gently scrub the yellowed areas of the sole with it. After a few minutes of scrubbing, wipe off the paste with a damp cloth. You can repeat this process until you achieve the desired result.
2. Baking soda and vinegar
Materials.
Mix baking soda with a small amount of vinegar to make a paste. Apply this paste to the sole and scrub it with a toothbrush. Leave the paste on for a few minutes, then wipe it off with a damp cloth.
3. Use of Dish Detergent
- Materials: dish detergent, warm water, old toothbrush, damp cloth.
- Procedure. Scrub the sole and then rinse with clean water and dry with a cloth.
4. Hydrogen peroxide
- Materials: hydrogen peroxide (3%), baking soda, old toothbrush, damp cloth.
- Procedure. Apply the paste to the sole and scrub gently with a toothbrush. After a few minutes, wipe off the paste with a damp cloth.
5. Lemon juice
- Materials: lemon juice, baking soda, old toothbrush, damp cloth.
- Procedure:Mix lemon juice with baking soda to make a paste. Apply it to the sole and scrub with a toothbrush. After a few minutes, wipe off the paste with a damp cloth.
Important Tips:
- Always test the cleaner on a small part of the sole to make sure it won't damage the material.
- Avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the sole.
- After cleaning, dry the shoes thoroughly to avoid damaging the material.
These methods should help restore the white color of the soles of your shoes.