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Best way to clean these shoes?
#26439724 - 01/18/20 06:48 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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They're made of a very soft fabric and get dirty just by looking at them the wrong way. A friend suggested white toothpaste and an old toothbrush, which seems to work ok but it seems like it masks it, not cleans it. Is there a better solution?
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Newbie]
#26439729 - 01/18/20 06:53 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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I don’t think there is anyway better than toothpaste and a toothbrush. I’m pretty sure that’s how sneaker heads keep their Jordan’s crispy. I seen a girl take yellowed nikes and get em so clean that platos closet bought them for 10 bux (used clothing store that buys name brand pre owned clothes)
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Newbie]
#26439731 - 01/18/20 06:55 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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I'd toss them in the washer, put the washer on gentle and hot water, add bleach, and let it do its thing.
Use steam clean if your washer has it.
When it comes to drying, throw in the shoes along with a bunch of dry towels and run it on low for about 30 min.
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Newbie]
#26439736 - 01/18/20 06:58 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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Maybe a bucket of hot water and soap then use the toothbrush
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Quote:
theRealrollforever said: I don’t think there is anyway better than toothpaste and a toothbrush. I’m pretty sure that’s how sneaker heads keep their Jordan’s crispy. I seen a girl take yellowed nikes and get em so clean that platos closet bought them for 10 bux (used clothing store that buys name brand pre owned clothes)
But like, how much toothpaste? I have an old sonicare brush head I use, it's like a little power washer and it stays bright for like a day then fades. I'll hafta YouTube the technique because apparently I'm not getting it.
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Newbie]
#26439739 - 01/18/20 06:59 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Billy Ray]
#26439744 - 01/18/20 07:01 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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Billy Ray said: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Original-Cleaning-Durafoam/dp/B07M6R4LPN?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-osx-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07M6R4LPN
Yeah they work great for the soles and bottom edge of the shoe but the soft fabric portion is a different story. It'd be like trying to clean a spot off of a tshirt with a magic eraser.
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Billy Ray]
#26439746 - 01/18/20 07:01 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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white vinegar
bleach
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: cannabinated]
#26439748 - 01/18/20 07:01 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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nicer shoes
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: cannabinated]
#26439751 - 01/18/20 07:04 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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I still think he should start with a hot gentle cycle. You could even add vinegar.
Use this as your base cleaning.
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Donnie S]
#26439931 - 01/18/20 09:43 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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Yeah Im with Donnie on this one
The Wool cycle or even "handwash" if you have that option
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Tripsurfer] 1
#26440019 - 01/18/20 10:57 AM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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I do have the handwash option, I'll give that a shot.
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Newbie]
#26440197 - 01/18/20 12:53 PM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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Don't use bleach, the white may fade to a dirty tan.
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: koraks]
#26440208 - 01/18/20 01:00 PM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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OP's shoes will never be clean again
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: koraks]
#26440237 - 01/18/20 01:17 PM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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koraks said: Don't use bleach, the white may fade to a dirty tan.
Not quite...
But, try all the options and if nothing works, grab a new pair of shoes.
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Newbie]
#26440246 - 01/18/20 01:25 PM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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If it were me personally, I'd either deal with dirty shoes or just toss them in the washer.
I'd suggest a large bowl with warm soapy water (or maybe a tiny amount of laundry detergent or something). I don't recommend bleach because it'll ruin the softness of the fabric over time. It seems like a lot of work for some shoes though, but maybe I'm just lazy.
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: nooneman]
#26440322 - 01/18/20 02:25 PM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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A lot of plastics do not handle chlorine well
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Re: Best way to clean these shoes? [Re: Tripsurfer]
#26440467 - 01/18/20 04:01 PM (4 years, 11 days ago) |
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I've used bleach before.. it wasn't much though. Maybe a 1/4 cup.
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