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Old Mar 31, 2008, 04:45 PM
*ac* (Female)
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How do I keep them white?

Just got new white sneakers (walkers) which I'm hoping will help with PF and bunion pain. How do I keep them white?

I have used Windex on white sneakers before and that pretty much took all the white off and made the leather show through.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

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Old Mar 31, 2008, 05:15 PM
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Re: How do I keep them white?

First, clean them with good leather cleaner, then polish them. I use a polish called Super White. I got it at Meijer's when they had their shoe repair shops in their stores. It worked the best of any shoe polish I tried. It is manufactured by Deluxe Brands. Hope this helps.

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Old Apr 14, 2008, 09:34 PM
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Re: How do I keep them white?

Believe it or not, you basic shaving cream does a great job of cleaning up white leather tennis shoes. Dampen a washcloth, spray on shave cream and rub.

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Old Apr 14, 2008, 09:45 PM
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Re: How do I keep them white?

I use soap or hand sanitizer on a warm wash cloth.

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Old Apr 14, 2008, 09:45 PM
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Re: How do I keep them white?

I spray them with Scotch Guard when they are brand new.

Then I toss them in the washing machine on cold when they get dirty.

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Old Apr 14, 2008, 10:49 PM
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Re: How do I keep them white?

Originally Posted by stevielynn View Post
I spray them with Scotch Guard when they are brand new.

Then I toss them in the washing machine on cold when they get dirty.

steph
Really? You machine wash leather sneakers??

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Old Apr 14, 2008, 11:58 PM
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Re: How do I keep them white?

Yep-- true on the machine washing of leather sneakers! I put mine in the washer AND dryer... Get them mostly or half dry and let air out the rest of the way. Makes the "bounce" come back, and if they have stretched a little they come right back. they do make an awful racket in the dryer, and sometimes will bang the door open, though... Brings the whiteness and color right back too... alot cheaper than all those fancy sprays and topicals...

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Old Apr 15, 2008, 11:10 AM
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Re: How do I keep them white?

Originally Posted by *ac* View Post
Really? You machine wash leather sneakers??
Yep~! I don't put them in the dryer though . . . I have one of those old fashioned shoe dryers . . . that slip inside the shoes and plug in to the wall.

Here is a modern version:

http://cozywinters.com/shop/th-2250-80.html


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Old Apr 18, 2008, 07:14 PM
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Re: How do I keep them white?

Nail Polish remover is great for getting scuffs out.

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Old Jun 06, 2008, 11:49 AM
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Re: How do I keep them white?

pardon the barge


my oldest has white leather cheer shoes that we have to keep clean and we use the mr clean magic eraser...works wonders

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