Save Money on New Trainers With This Cheap Cleaning Trick

Cleaning white trainers can be a daunting task. Using the wrong products might not yield any results or even damage your beloved footwear. While some cleaning experts suggest tossing your smelly trainers in the washing machine, others vehemently oppose this approach. Sneaker enthusiasts seeking an effective and budget-friendly way to spruce up their white trainers should consider a simple yet brilliant TikTok life hack. Real Simple (@realsimple) showcased a video highlighting the use of three readily available ingredients found in most homes to transform your dirty trainers. This economical cleaning concoction features a key ingredient that cleaning fanatics can purchase for just 50p from Tesco, potentially saving them a considerable amount on buying new trainers.

In a concise instructional video titled “How to clean white leather shoes with toothpaste,” the expert declares that “toothpaste can clean more than just teeth.” The video advises that for stubborn stains on your white leather trainers, create a mixture of the following ingredients:

* One tablespoon of white toothpaste
* One tablespoon of baking soda (or bicarbonate of soda as it’s known in the UK)
* One tablespoon of water

Combine these ingredients into a paste and gently scrub the paste onto the stained areas using a clean, old toothbrush in a circular motion. The video clearly demonstrates the dirt lifting quickly before being wiped away, revealing a pair of sparkling, revitalized trainers.

For heavily soiled footwear, allow the paste to sit for 10 minutes before scrubbing with a little more elbow grease.

Why use toothpaste? Toothpaste primarily contains an abrasive compound designed to remove plaque and stains from teeth. This same property makes it effective for cleaning white shoes, as it can efficiently eliminate dirt and grime buildup, restoring shoes to their original condition.

Toothpaste can be purchased from Tesco for 50p, Sainsbury’s for 55p, and Poundland for £1.

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