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White sneakers that make your outfit look light. They are easy to match with any style, but doesn’t yellowing become noticeable when you wear them often?
White sneakers are popular because they are clean and easy to match with any outfit. However, they often turn yellow when worn.
Please get rid of the yellowing that makes your sneakers look dirty, and get them back to the beautiful white condition they were in when you bought them!
So this time, I’m going to show you how to remove the yellowing from the white sneakers cleanly. You can quickly return them to a like-new condition.
Why Are My Sneakers Turning Yellow?
The yellowing of sneakers is due to the evolution of the “dirt in the sneakers” over time.
If your sneakers suddenly turn yellow without noticing, you may be in for a significant shock.
- The most common cause of yellowing white sneakers is the adhesion of alkaline substances.
- Alkaline substances turn yellow by reacting to UV light.
- The discoloration stands out on white sneakers.
- In many cases, even after washing the sneakers, alkaline substances are still attached to them. When they are dried outside, they are exposed to ultraviolet light, and the color changes.
Therefore, even white sneakers immediately after washing will turn yellow when dried.
Preparing Detergent and Bleach
What to prepare
- Laundry detergents
- Bleach
- Bucket
- Brush
Convenient to have
- Solid soap
Yellowed sneakers are not dirty, so you can clean them with any detergent you have at home. No special tools or detergents are needed. An old toothbrush can also be used to scrub.
Soak and Wash
The trick to removing yellowing from sneakers is to “soak and soften.” By soaking them in detergent and waiting a while, you can make it easier to remove the dirt.
It doesn’t take much scrubbing, reducing the load on the fabric and preventing texture changes such as linting.
(1) Prepare a saturated solution
Fill a bucket with warm water and dissolve the lye and bleach according to the amount.
(2) Put on
Soak your sneakers and leave them on for about an hour. Remove your laces.
(3) Brush
Scrub with a brush, focusing on areas where yellowing is visible, to scrape off the dirt.
(4) Rinse
Rinse, changing the water several times until no bubbles appear. Be sure not to leave any detergent behind.
(5) Dehydrate
Drain the water from the washer for about 1 minute. It’s okay even if you press down on an unnecessary towel and wipe it off.
(6) Dry
Dry it for half a day in the shade in a well-ventilated area, and it’s done.
Choose shade when drying your sneakers. Exposure to direct sunlight while wet can damage the fabric and exacerbate yellowing.
If you dry it slowly in the shade, the noticeable yellowing will be eliminated and look great.
Scratch
In some cases, the yellowing of sneakers is so severe that it is impossible to remove.
In this case, it is recommended to brush your teeth with a soap containing a “fluorescent whitening agent,” such as “soap.”
A fluorescent whitening agent is added to bring out the whiteness more. They have the power to make yellowing go unnoticed and create a bright white finish.
Fluorescent whiteners are additives often used as finishing agents for new sneakers and shirts. It is harmless to the body, so that you can use it confidently.
How to Prevent Sneakers From Turning Yellow Again?
Although yellowing is dirt that can be removed quickly, it isn’t easy to wash off. You can prevent yellowing by paying regular attention to the following points.
Rinse well after washing
Detergents that remove yellowing also change their ingredients over time, causing yellowing.
Rinse thoroughly so that no residue remains. A small amount of detergent is sufficient to remove yellowing. It’s also a good idea to make a thin solution that favors ease of rinsing.
Apply a waterproofing spray
A waterproofing spray will prevent your sneakers from absorbing water and dirt. You can avoid yellowing spots appearing as long as the dirt doesn’t stick.
The trick is to apply a large amount of waterproof spray. After spraying the surface until it’s wet, let it dry once, then reapply the waterproofing spray to create a robust water-repellent effect.
Take good care of sneakers
Yellowing will only get worse over time. If you find a yellow stain, don’t leave it unattended and clean it immediately.
If you clean it immediately, simply wipe it off with a damp towel.
Let’s Go Out Comfortably by Removing Sneaker Yellowing
If your white sneakers have yellow stains, you will feel depressed, and it will be challenging to wear them. To avoid spoiling your bright shoes, let’s take care of them once and remove them.
If you take back the original bright sneakers, you can wear them again to go out. I can’t wait to match them with my outfit.
