Posted: 17:52, July 18, 2022 | Updated: 23:09, 18 July 2022
A cleanliness enthusiast has impressed hundreds online after choosing to use toothpaste to clean her dirty Nike trainers.
Carolina McCauley, from Perth, Western Australia, posted a video online encouraging others to try the lesser-known trick and showed how it works.
“My secret to cleaning white shoes,” she captioned the clip, which shows dark Mars on her shoes.
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Carolina McCauley, from Perth, Western Australia, posted a video online encouraging others to try cleaning their sneakers with toothpaste
Carolina used a small dollop of toothpaste on an old toothbrush (left) and then gently scrubbed the surface (right)
After a few minutes the toothpaste was wiped off with a clean damp cloth. The shoes were like new (pictured, right)
Carolina used a small dollop of toothpaste on an old toothbrush and then gently scrubbed the surface.
He wiped the toothbrush in one motion starting from the front and then moving backwards.
After a few minutes the toothpaste was wiped off with a clean damp cloth.
It is necessary to use only white toothpaste without gel on sneakers with white soles and test a small area of the shoe beforehand.
As toothpaste can help whiten and brighten teeth, the bath base also worked wonders for cleaning Carolina’s sneakers.
The simple trick would be ideal for those who take care of their sneakers but may still have some dirt marks.
In the comments other Instagram users tagged their friends to share the hack further online.
“Lots of good ideas here,” one person wrote.
‘Fearful. Another cool trick is to use ‘Pink Stuff’ paste and the Magic Eraser sponge,” suggested another.
Carolina has gained a social media following of more than 4.8 million people by sharing “genius” cleaning videos.
The best way to clean sneakers
- Use a dry brush – remove dirt from the outsole, midsole and upper using a dry shoe brush with soft bristles. No shoe brush? No problem – an old toothbrush will work just fine
- Make a mild cleaning solution – mix warm water with a small amount of mild laundry detergent
- Wash the laces – remove the laces and apply a small amount of the mild cleaning solution. Massage the laces, rinse and then dry with a soft cloth
- Wash the soles – apply the mild solution to a soft-bristled brush and brush the outsole and midsole. Dry with a soft cloth
- Wash and wipe – use the mild solution and a soft bristle brush or soft cloth to clean the top. Then use a dry microfiber towel or soft cloth to clean and remove as much moisture and soap scum as possible. Repeat if necessary
- Allow to air dry at room temperature Source: Nike While the hack is great for adults, it probably won’t be suitable for children’s shoes. Last year another mom went viral on TikTok after revealing the product she swears by to easily clean her little one’s dirty sneakers. In the video, her daughter’s white and pink shoes looked wet from overuse, but were restored to close to their original condition after cleaning. “I love a good before and after – but how good is this shoe polish?” Nessa captioned the short video. Last year another mom went viral on TikTok after revealing the product she swears by to easily clean her child’s dirty sneakers. The woman, who goes by the name Cleaning With Nessa on TikTok, shared how she used to clean her toddlers’ dirty shoes In the short clip, Nessa adds a few drops of the formula to the brush and uses it to clean a shoe According to the product description, the all-in-one Pink Miracle Shoe Cleaner Kit has been around since 1985 and is the “number one choice” for sneakers and shoes. The product comes with a stiff bristle brush and pink concentrate that easily removes dirt and stains from shoes. In the short clip, Nessa adds a few drops of the formula to the brush and then uses it to clean a shoe. After a few minutes of scrubbing, the dirt is removed and the shoe is rinsed under water to reveal its pristine condition.
