How To Clean White Leather Trainers Uk

There's nothing quite so deflating, and guilt-inducing, as writing off a brand new pair of white trainers on their very first outing. But with a few preventative measures, those bin-bound, mud-painted sneakers could easily have lived to see another festival/bbq/holiday season. If you're at a loose end this weekend, why not show yours a little TLC?

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John Lewis & Partners, Set of 2 Standard Pillowcases, £4

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Crep Protect Cure, Ultimate Cleaning Kit, £14 at ASOS

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Hannah Rochell, fashion journalist and founder of enbrogue.com, is something of an oracle when it comes to keeping your trainers looking box-fresh for as long as possible. Here, she shares her tips for how to keep white trainers looking as clean as possible...

Step 1: Spray Your Shoes

The first step is spray-protecting anything suede. 'I do this religiously as it's so easy to wreck a pair of trainers in the rain if you haven't,' says Hannah, adding, 'The creme de la creme is Liquiproof. You need a whole bottle for one pair of shoes, but the liquid literally runs straight off once you've used it.'

Step 2: Use A Brush

Rochell also swears by suede brushes to remove spots and keep the texture of your suede looking fluffy after it's got wet. Mud, incidentally, should be left to dry and then brushed off with a coarse brush.

Step 3: Put Your Trainers In A Pillowcase In The Washing Machine

'I've always washed canvas trainers in the machine and they come up a treat, but you do need to be careful,' says Rochell. 'Place the trainers in a pillowcase - this will protect the drum of your machine - and don't dry them on a radiator because the heat might shrink the canvas.' As for how many washes they can survive, Rochell says you need to be sparing. 'Don't wash them too often. Eventually it will start to degrade the glue that holds them together. It's best as a last resort now and then!'

Step 4: Rescue White Trainers With A Cure Kit

If you've sworn off white trainers since your last Stan Smith debacle, Rochell has good news. 'I love Crep Protect's Cure Kit. I've used it on white leather shoes and chunky white soles as well as trainers. It's amazing at getting them gleaming again - and also smells lush.'

Step 5: Buy New Laces

If you've tried everything and your trainers still don't look as clean as you'd like them to, try investing in a new pair of laces. This is particularly effective for white trainers, as nothing beats the gleam of a brand new pair of white laces. You'll notice the difference immediately.