How to Clean Delicate White Shoes

All shoes become dirty with wear. Simply walking across the street will make dirt cling to the shoes. White shoes show dirt easier than other colored shoes. This makes it vital to clean them. Some white shoes are delicate and have features on them that make traditional washing impossible. When washing delicate white shoes, you need to handle them carefully. Improper cleaning techniques harm the delicate shoes, and harsh cleaners can weaken the fabric.

Large bowl
Baking soda
Spoon

Instructions

- 1
  Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of baking soda into the bowl. Add lukewarm water until the bowl is half filled. Stir the water and baking soda for 30 seconds.
- 2
  Place the white delicate shoes in to the bowl. Let them soak in the baking soda and water for 20 to 30 minutes. Delicate shoes often have lacing or beading on them, making it difficult, if not impossible, to scrub them. The scrubbing will ruin the beads or lace. It can also harm delicate fabrics like silk.
- 3
  Rinse the white delicate shoes with cold water. Place them in a sunny spot to dry. It will take a day or two for them to dry completely.

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