How to properly care for white shoes yourself?

High-quality care for any shoes, including light-colored ones, means, first of all, cleaning. Before cleaning white leather, suede, fabric or nubuck using traditional methods, it is necessary to assess the condition and characteristics of the material and select the appropriate products.

The procedure for processing capricious products is not complicated, but does not forgive haste and ignoring specific points. We must not forget about such important manipulations as protecting the surface from negative external conditions, conditioning raw materials in order to maintain or restore its original appearance.

Features of cleaning white shoes made of various materials

Caring for white items begins from the moment they are purchased. It is recommended to immediately purchase specialized professional products, especially if you do not yet have experience working with natural preparations. Before putting new shoes into use, they must be treated with wax (in the case of leather) or spray (suede and nubuck). Special impregnations have been developed for fabric products. Regardless of the type of material, stains should be removed as they appear, and not as planned, after collecting a sufficient number of stains.

Advice: When working with protective, conditioning and cleaning agents, it is highly recommended not to apply the compounds directly to the material.It is allowed to distribute the product over the surface of a sponge or napkin, otherwise the shoes will become covered with stains, streaks or faded areas.

To properly care for products made from various materials, you must follow the following rules:

1. Fabric items can be soaked in a solution of warm water and liquid soap or shampoo. For intensive cleaning, sponges and toothbrushes are used. Be sure to carry out several rinsing steps to completely rinse the product from the material. Drying is best done in the fresh air, after filling the product with paper.
2. Rubber shoes will return to their original appearance if you first thoroughly lather the surface of the material with a sponge, and then rinse off the foam with cool water. You need to rinse several times, otherwise a residue will remain on the raw material.
3. Specific tools have been developed for white suede. Regular maintenance and removal of surface contaminants involves the use of rubber brushes. Stubborn stains will respond to the action of an eraser or specialized stain removers. Scuffs and scratches, which are especially visible on a light background, are removed with short, hard bristled brushes or rubbed with a dull knife.
4. You need to care for nubuck based on the recommendations for suede, only the tools and detergents will be slightly different.
5. The biggest problem is caring for leather shoes. It consists of regular cleaning, polishing and conditioning of products. When systematically wearing accessories, these manipulations have to be carried out very often. This is where specialized and folk remedies can come in handy.

After cleaning, it is necessary to apply an appropriate product to the treated surface, which will take care of the items during their use. Such products can only be reapplied after the next cleaning. If you simply apply the preparations in layers, the products will become covered with a dense coating, which will lead to deformation of the material and its deterioration.

How to properly care for white leather shoes?

For cleaning, the use of industrial and natural products is allowed. In the first case, a quick effect is ensured with a minimum of energy costs; in the second, the approach is economical and safe. In addition, you need to polish your shoes at least once a month and condition the material a little less often.

Polishing white leather looks like this:

1. First, we choose the optimal remedy. Wax products are spread over the leather surface, providing protection to the material. Liquid ones also remain in the upper layers of the material, but they are easier to apply. Creams and pastes not only protect raw materials, but also restore their structure.
2. We apply a small amount of the composition to a small area, making sure that the color of the product matches the background.
3. Then spread the mixture over the entire surface of the product in a circular motion, using a soft sponge or lint-free cloth.

Conditioning allows you to care for your leather, preventing the formation of cracks, abrasions and scratches. It should be used in the same way as polish - applied in an even layer over the entire surface, after which it is recommended to rub the object with a soft cloth.

Folk remedies for cleaning white shoes

If professional remedies have run out or are simply not credible, you can use folk approaches based on natural products. With the right approach, they guarantee equally high-quality and complete care.

• Using white toothpaste and a toothbrush, you can scrub away dirt from any type of surface. There is no need to replace the composition with powder. Even such a soft abrasive can lead to damage to the product.
• Vaseline is considered one of the most effective white leather cleaners. It must be rubbed into the surface of the material with a lint-free cloth, making circular movements, then wiped with a clean cloth.
• As a last resort, white furniture polish can be used. But this is a one-time remedy, which is not recommended to be abused.
• To gently cleanse white skin and restore its elasticity, you can use olive oil. Rub a small amount of the product into the material and polish the surface.
• Lemon juice removes stubborn stains from fabric, suede or leather. It must be mixed in equal proportions with cream of tartar, applied locally to the stain and removed after a few hours.

In case of a change in the color of the white surface, the appearance of an incomprehensible coating or stains, or deformation of objects, it is better to contact a specialist. Any independent manipulation can only worsen the situation.