How to Clean Your White Trainers
White trainers are a classic for a reason. They provide effortless styling and endless outfits possibilities that you can wear day after day (after day after day...), BUT the key to this look is keeping them fresh and clean.
(London-based creator Tim Dessaint shows how to apply the gel.)
Step 1: Remove & clean the shoes laces
Step 2: Remove Visible & Loose Dirt
Minor scuffs and dirt are just a part of the white trainer journey. When your leather or canvas trainers just need a light pick-me-up, simply wet a kitchen towel to clean off surface dirt. For suede trainers, skip the above steps and clean using a suede brush. First, use the brush side to remove surface dirt. Then, use the eraser to tackle scuffs and deeper inset marks. To ensure that your trainers always look their best, follow these steps every few weeks.
Need a bit of a deeper cleanse? Move on to step three.
Step 3: Deep Cleaning
Spent all day puddle jumping? For trainers that need a serious deep clean, consider the material, as fabric and leather trainers require different kinds of care.
For deep cleaning, use ALDO Shoe Cleaner Gel, designed with a water-based formula and non-toxic ingredients. This eco-friendly, multi-purpose gel keeps soles white and spotless and can be applied to all colours of leather, canvas, rubber, nylon, or vinyl. Simply test on a small area first, then shake the bottle and apply the cleaner to the shoe using the built-in brush, scrubbing in a circular motion before wiping off excess gel and dirt. Repeat if necessary, and ensure even application across the entire shoe before leaving it to air dry.