There's a certain satisfaction that comes with keeping your white shoes pristine. However, maintaining that fresh-out-of-the-box look can seem like an uphill battle.

But what if we told you that a professional cleaner has revealed a surprisingly simple secret to restoring your dirty shoes to their former sparkling glory?

And the best part? The magic ingredient is probably already in your kitchen.

In a viral video shared on social media, a cleaner named Brogan shared a foolproof method for cleaning white shoes.

It garnered thousands of views and showed how Brogan transformed a pair of grubby sneakers into one that looks as good as new.

A social media user revealed a secret trick to cleaning white shoes. Credit: Philip Justin Mamelic/Unsplash

The caption read: ‘Paper towel is [key]! I have tried all of the cleaning [tricks], and this is the best, most effective way to clean the dirtiest of white shoes with products you probably already have at home.’

Brogan's step-by-step guide to shoe cleaning started with removing the laces and giving the shoes a generous spray with a Resolve pre-treatment laundry spray.

While Resolve may not be readily available in Australia, any laundry pre-treatment spray that includes oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate) as an ingredient should work just as well.

After letting the spray sit for at least 15 minutes, Brogan placed the shoes in a bin filled with half a cup of bicarb soda and room-temperature water. This solution helps to lift the dirt and grime from the shoes. After the soak, she brushed the shoe with a soft brush.

Brogan demonstrated the steps in her shoe-cleaning method in a video. Credit: @nottheworstcleaner/TikTok

The next step involves another rinse and soak with dish soap in lukewarm water. This step, Brogan explained, helps 'remove any residue left behind from the [bicarb soda], ensure a thorough cleaning as well as to restore the natural pH balance.'

To remove any stubborn scuff marks from the shoe's sole, she uses an eraser sponge before giving the shoes and laces a final rinse.

Now comes the surprising part. The final and 'most important step, especially when it comes to white shoes'—paper towel.

Wrapping the shoes in a paper towel and placing them in the sun to dry 'absorbs more and helps expedite the drying process, prevents dirt and dust from sticking and helps your shoes retain their shape,' Brogan explained.

The video concluded with a reveal of the sparkling white shoes, leaving viewers amazed.

'I just saved myself A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS,' one viewer exclaimed.

Another added, 'Thank you! I have the exact same shoes and can never get them clean!'

You can watch her video here:

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So, the next time your white shoes start looking a little worse for wear, remember this simple yet effective cleaning tip. Not only will it save you money, but it will also help prolong the life of your shoes.

Key Takeaways

• A cleaner has shared her method for cleaning dirty white shoes back to their original state on social media.
  
• The key items in her process include a paper towel, Resolve pre-treatment laundry spray, half a cup of bicarb soda mixed with room temperature water, dish soap and an eraser sponge.
  
• The final and crucial step involves wrapping the shoes in a paper towel and putting them in the sun to dry. This helps expedite the drying process, prevents dirt and dust from sticking, and helps the shoes retain shape.
  
• The video demonstrating this cleaning method received positive feedback from viewers, who found it highly effective.
  

Have you tried this cleaning technique, or do you have another method for keeping your white shoes clean? Share your experiences in the comments below!

 

[Petra]

I use that PINK stuff ...... works very well for me.

 

[Barbara V]

Mine go in the washing machine

 

[Ezzy]

Some good advice.