My insider ultimate sneaker-cleaning secret will get even your dirtiest kicks white again – I have it down to a science
A PROFESSIONAL cleaner has shared her secret to turning dirty sneakers white again.
She demonstrated her process, which left her shoes looking as good as new.
In her video, Brogan (@nottheworstcleaner) revealed her “insider ultimate sneaker cleaning secrets.”
The TikToker held up a pair of dirty white sneakers, explaining that she had the cleaning technique “down to a science.”
“I’m going to show you step by step how I transform these sneakers and explain exactly why each step is crucial,” she said.
For her first step, Brogan removed the laces and soaked them in $5 Resolve Pretreatment Laundry Spray for 15 minutes.
Next, she placed her shoes in a bucket with half a cup of baking soda and room-temperature water.
“It helps eliminate odors, remove stains, whiten the material, and is gentle for cleaning,” Brogan explained.
“After soaking for a minimum of 30 minutes to an hour, give them a really good scrub down and a rinse,” she said, using a soft bristle brush.
Brogan then filled her bucket with lukewarm water and added two drops of $6 Dawn Dish Soap and $8 Oxi Stain Remover.
“The reason why I do the final rinse and soak with dish soap is to help remove any residue left behind from the baking soda, ensuring a thorough cleaning,” she told viewers.
Brogan then used a $9 Eraser Daddy to tackle scuff marks on the soles of her shoes.
Finally, she showed her followers the best way to dry their white sneakers.
“Here comes the final and most important step, wrap them in a paper towel and put them in the sun to dry,” she said.
“It helps expedite the drying process, prevents color transfer, dirt, and dust from sticking, and helps your shoes to retain their shape,” Brogan explained.
TikTok users took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the hack.
“I have these exact shoes, I’m going to use this process to get them clean again!” wrote one impressed follower.
“I have those same shoes and getting them back to white was, so far, impossible,” said another viewer.
“OMG, I needed this video! I have that exact pair and can NEVER get them that clean. THANK YOU!” commented a third person.