You have just acquired the latest, most fashionable sneakers of the moment, like the Samba model or the Gazelle from Adidas, but after wearing them a few times, the laces are already dirty and that’s a disaster! This is often the problem with sneakers, they get dirty over time (and sometimes more quickly than expected), the laces get tied and undone but also and above all get dirty. It is then difficult to regain their original whiteness. Rather than throwing them in the trash, know that there is a simple and effective method to whiten them. Spotted on TikTok, Ali Baba’s cave of tips of all kinds, the latter seems to be unanimous among Internet users: more than 92,000 likes and 600 comments. Rightly so, since the result is surprising!
TikTok is the social network that allows us every day to discover all the tips and tricks to make our lives easier in terms of fashion, beauty and even daily life. Cleaning shoes using an Action product for less than a euro, removing tomato sauce stains from clothes, using tips for cleaning sweaters without damaging them or even softening rough clothes… On TikTok, all the most common problems have their solutions!
Hand wash: how to make shoelaces white?
As we have seen, over time, white laces tend to get dirty and turn black. Fortunately, there is a quick and easy trick that works every time. We owe this tip to Amsco, a TikToker who gives all these tips for renovating pairs of sneakers. How to put your sneakers in the washing machine? How to remove marks on soles? How to renovate a pair of Air Force 1s? All issues related to sneakers are addressed via intuitive video tutorials. On his video titled “How to clean white shoelaces?” the influencer explains that only two products are enough to clean white laces: Marseille soap and textile whitener like that of the Vanish brand, recommended by the young man. Here are the steps to follow to clean your laces:
- Remove the laces from the sneakers and soak them in a basin of lukewarm or hot water;
- Rub the laces on the Marseille soap and lather as much as possible to remove surface and encrusted dirt;
- Change the water in the basin and add textile bleach;
- Mix the water and the whitener until foamy;
- Place the laces in the mixture and leave for 30 minutes.
Once the exposure time has elapsed, you can rinse the laces and admire the result. “We found the original whiteness and all the traces are gone”, explains Amsco while revealing the result. One thing is certain, the before/after speaks for itself!
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White vinegar, baking soda, bleach, toothpaste: how to clean black shoelaces?
There are plenty of solutions to clean fabric laces. If you don’t have Marseille soap or fabric whitener on hand, you can very well use baking soda or even percarbonate of soda. To do this, simply fill a basin with hot water and add 250 g of one of its powders as well as laundry detergent or dishwashing detergent. Let your laces soak for a few hours. You can also replace the baking soda with white vinegar. Last option, and not the least surprising: toothpaste on the lace. Rubbing the dry lace with toothpaste would restore its former whiteness. For more stubborn stains, you can scrub with a toothbrush.
On his website, the Decathlon brand mentions the whitening properties of bleach, which could also be a solution (provided you dilute it in water and wear household gloves). Because it is toxic and corrosive, we do not recommend its use.
Whitening shoelaces: how to clean white shoelaces in the washing machine?
Washing the laces in the washing machine is not contraindicated. Although it is particularly useful for giving them a clean look, unfortunately it does not have whitening properties.
To wash the laces in the machine, pay attention to the temperature of the program (do not use one too strong so as not to shrink the laces) and be sure to place your laces in a net so that they do not roll up on the laces. your laundry. To be sure that they do not discolor, opt for anti-coloring wipes to put directly in your washing machine. All you have to do is let them dry flat. That’s it, you have laces like new!