Get your trainers back to brand new with these tips and products!
If you've got an old pair of trainers that are definitely past it, but you just can't bear to part with - you're in luck! Our Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie is showing you the easy ways that you can revive your tatty trainers and make them look brand spanking new, without having to spend a penny.
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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR TRAINERS IN THE WASHING MACHINE:
If putting them in the washing machine remove laces and soak soles in ace for whites.
Then put them into a laundry bag or trainer bag before putting them in the washing machine.
Trainer Trash Shoe Washing Machine Bag, £19.95
Always let them air dry naturally, do not put them in the dryer.
PRODUCTS TO USE IF NOT USING THE WASHING MACHINE:
Use a magic eraser to clean up the sides, Magic Eraser Sponge, £8.49
You can also buy specific shoe magic erasers, Sneaker Cleaning Eraser, £3.99
If you have a lot of mud or dirt on them, you can use a cleaner brush to clean them in minutes. The Boot Buddy Shoe & Boot Cleaner Brush, £19.99
Get your white trainers back to sparkling white. Foaming Quick Stain Remover, £9.99
If you have suede trainers, suede & Nubuck Foam Cleaner, £13.95
If your trainers are only slightly dirty you can use a simple wipe, shoe Sneaker Wipes Cleaner £8.99
HOW TO DEAL WITH SMELLY TRAINERS
Sprinkle in bicarb or pop bicarb into little mesh bags and place them into the shoe
You can use a tea bag in the shoe and leave them overnight to absorb odours
Spritz with dry hair shampoo to give them an instant refresh
Similar effect to the dry shampoo sprinkle with talc to make them fresh
You can buy ‘shoe bananas’ which are shoe deodorisers, Boot Bananas Original Shoe Deodoriser, £14.49
PROTECT YOUR TRAINERS ONCE CLEAN
Makes them waterproof so will stay protected, Crep Protect Shoe Protector Spray, £12