How to Whiten Your Yellowed Air Force 1s with Household Items

[@lostsoulatl]

How about Nike start making air forces with rubber that doesn't yellow thanks a lot Nike

[@3amstillstanding68]

How are people gonna buy new shoes if the ones they already have stayed shiny and white “forever”?

[@lostsoulatl]

@@3amstillstanding68 I know that foo

[@3amstillstanding68]

AtlXChiko lol okay foo that’s why you wrote that

[@ajbeatz7406]

But then it won’t be like the oRiGiNaL

[@donq791]

No cap

[@LinhTriesEverything]

Yess!! The video that actually helped me!! I actually had the soft scrub in my house and after one coat and 2 hrs in the sun, my Jordan 1s were no longer super yellow!! Thank you for the easy tutorial!

[@tabithawilde1555]

This literally worked so good and became so white within minutes of it being on the shoe

[@chriscovington8155]

Wait y’all good will has Air Force ones😂😭

[@nashty13will8]

Yea if you’re lucky enough to find some. I’ve picked up a pair from Walmart myself a while ago too

[@nashty13will8]

wtf I said Walmart I meant Goodwill 😂

[@Anna-mk7kr]

And for $5.99!😫

[@AbsurdMotion]

Or you could be every normal person and go to an actual shoe store

[@yairinrodriguez8564]

@@AbsurdMotion You’re gonna buy her new ones? Cus if not, then you don’t belong talking!

[@dancergirl1348]

Thank you for this video! I used Bleach and Baking Soda to make a paste and let it sit with cling-wrap wrapped around them like you showed in the video. I repeated this process four times (because mine were suuuper yellow) and they look so much better! I didn't use a specific ratio, but I used more baking soda than I did bleach. I would say the ratio was 2 parts baking soda, 1 part bleach.

[@anassnouri6129]

Ima do this tomorrow thanks

[@renzhomerasesor405]

can this be applied with other parts of the shoe?

[@ROMANNNN]

The Soft Scrub worked the best for my aged air force 1's, i can still tell the difference between my current af1's vs. a very brand new pair, but they are still very white and i am impressed! thanks for this tutorial! took me 3 cleanings and 3 days, 1 per day. (edit) now forward one month later and i do realize that the soles do turn yellow again (could be due to the bleach in Soft Scrub), I am not sure how it is for anyone else, but it seems like this fix isn't a permanent solution but it is still a very good option to whiten those yellow soles! my af1's are still wearable outside with good outfits paired with them, though i am thinking of getting a brand new pair to break in!

[@abz11329]

After they turn yellow again, can’t we just keep repeating the process we saw in this video to keep making them white again? Or will they go yellow forever after bleaching them a first time?

[@ROMANNNN]

@@abz11329 i would say the process would work again, i just got lazy so i didn’t try it again, still looks good til today!

[@ChaoticMuchX]

because bleachh isn't a good option. you should use solan care 40 to whiten the soles. same process, Saran wrap, in the sun, but just salon care 40 instead of bleach. bleach is notoriously famous for turning yellow after exspore to sun. it's has something in how the bleach works, although I'm not a scientist

[@avimarie9335]

@@ChaoticMuchX salon care 40 is a developer for hair bleach, do you mean just use the developer or do you mean use the bleach/developer mix

[@GBoz94]

@@avimarie9335i think it has peroxide which is similar to bleach but different chemical makeup

[@jailbirdNerd]

Great vid and thank u for getting right to the point & actually showing a real DIY way with everyday products we already have at home unlike some other shoe tubers who will talk about random crap for 9mins then the last 2mins use some brand name product to un-yellow the shoes and gives u a promo code to get a discount on whatever product they shill for

[@adrianapadilla9899]

THANK YOU. Using the soft scrub worked amazing for mine 😭

[@yasseryabat242]

@Jose Lino SIMPPP SIMP

[@amarachiibe]

this really helped, thank you. and if you scrub the sole off with baking soda & a toothbrush it makes it even more white!!

[@_.xlindx2915]

Does it turn yellow back after a while?

[@OriNangambi]

I came back just to comment after following your tutorial, because my AF1s were yellow and dirty, followed your tutorial and it worked wonders, my airforces are now white and I can wear them again💃🏻 Thank you🤍

[@CasualYoutubeCommenter]

Love this. Every video had weird products that my house never had. This gave me enough motivation to actually do the process. Thanks Christina!

[@jgeorge_6986]

Nice outcome👍, but i have mid whites and theyre starting to turn yellow , not fully yellow i just wanted them to look brand new after lockdown

[@kookaliciouss]

Brooooo same

[@kaylacarbonell3004]

Peroxide and baking soda sit them in the sun babe

[@Pauhleyyy]

@@kaylacarbonell3004 how long does it stay white

[@srij0n316]

@@Pauhleyyy I did it for 4 days and it stayed white for a month. after a month it started getting a little yellow

[@danielmendonza]

I used 30vol developer and blue bleach powder. Make a paste, apply to sole, cover with cling flim and leave it for a few hours, I kept it indoors cause I don't have access to direct sunlight. The soles became white than new! :D

[@vampiresexparty]

You have no access to direct sun light? Are you a vampire sir???

[@benthosundercover7916]

@@vampiresexparty maybe its night, it is for me rn lol or lives in Alaska who knows 🧛‍♂️

[@ludorollo7723]

will it work without sunlight and only with 30vol???? (pls i've to have my shoes ready in 12 hours but there is no sunlight)

[@danielmendonza]

@@ludorollo7723 it will bleach but not bleach as much as if you use bleaching powder also.

[@danielmendonza]

@@vampiresexparty in the sense I don't have a balcony where I could keep the shoes or a window sill. I'd have to leave my shoes somewhere outside the building :p

[@wowtv6910]

1:44 👍🏽

[@trina6478]

Good cause i was skipping tryna find where she started

[@ajbeatz7406]

Great. Now my toothbrush taste funny

[@lesleynunez4615]

LMAOO NOOO

[@wifeyb.9779]

🤣🤣🤣🤣use baking soda and peroxide paste. Same can be used for teeth. 😂😂😂

[@Cay9z]

Then just use another toothbrush

[@boquaa1448]

@@Cay9z oh really? r/wooooooosh

[@Cay9z]

@@boquaa1448 Man got a squid game pfp im done fucking Jig saw ripoff fucking movie lmao

[@lilbabyyungen6201]

all talking about how the shoe got cleaned but not about the $5.99 on af1's

[@liamnaidoo3440]

Bro that is bullshit dawg 😂

[@elizabeth4689]

i call bullshit lmao

[@telefonazaglis]

Mackenzie Dierker they are not fake there are a lot of model releases

[@WheelsandBullets45]

@@liamnaidoo3440 yeah keep thinking that 😉

[@JokerClutch]

She got them from a place where they donate clothes so yeah you can get good stuff cheap if you look for it

[@DIGITALidYOUTUBE]

The thumbnail even the floor got whitened that’s some excellent stuff!

[@RandyCandelario-gq6kt]

I’m saying! It even works wonders on carpets!

[@logically324]

If u dont have these i mixed dilutted bleach and tide and made it soft by putting it in rhe fridge and it worked the same

[@Usergloria14]

Did you put it out in the sun?

[@logically324]

Yes

[@Usergloria14]

@@logically324 thanks I figured! Just did it actually a few hours ago and it worked 😂

[@Pbaglio21]

You just made other people ad sooo much more value that are resellers, your amazing my friend, thank you!

[@ammarahmed132]

This video was a ife saver!!!I had thrifted a pair of Steve Madden shoes for insanely cheap but their soles were yellow.I applied bleach and baking soda mixture and allowed to sit them in the Sun.This worked like magic 💖

[@naydelintorres5151]

Salon care 40 is amazing!!! Just be careful and try to not get it on the uppers

[@messidinho8895]

A great way to avoid to get it on the upper part of the shoe is to put some tape right above the sole!

[@futurealbino]

A young lady who is thrifty with ways to clean all-white classics > wifey goals.

[@mohammedb4ig]

fax bro. they save money instead of spending it.

[@cherubrox]

This really worked guys! I used bleach mixed with baking soda to make a paste, as explained. Thank you for making this video!

[@cherushi1123]

what’s the ratio?

[@cherubrox]

@@cherushi1123 I didn't measure the ratio sorry. I just added some bleach to a plastic container and then enough baking soda that it became a thick paste. I think the ratio is not too important. I think i did need to use quite a lot of baking soda. Hope that helps.

[@cherushi1123]

@@cherubrox thank you so much!

[@zeniasajid8705]

Ok so the most easy way that I discovered after trying to get rid of the oxidation for like 100 times and failing is to use bleach, I take a plastic bag (make sure it doesn't have any holes in it, I check mines by just pouring water in the bag and if it doesn't leak then it is perfect.Also make sure to see if your shoe fits in the shopper horizontally) and then place the shoes inside of it horizontally then add bleach (not diluted) until the soles aren't submerged and seal the shopper and then just leave the shoes in it for 1-2 hours for best results, ngl your stains will be gone within the ten minutes but keep them in it as long as possible for best results then just take them out wash them amd scrub them thoroughly and wait for them to dry and woila you have new shoes now

[@siamh1965]

Does the undiluted bleach cause yellowing? How did you dry them in the sun or in the house? What was the material that you bleached? I was just wondering please lmk it would help

[@otseattah542]

Please respond to replies

[@ahernandez4695]

I use commercial grade concrete bleach leaves them looking transparent 😃

[@anteurz]

ThT

[@ayse14]

If you bleached it and it turned yellow, buy white (or any other colour) Angelus paint and repaint the midsole

[@1LeAndre]

How bout regular white paint will that work

[@messidinho8895]

DO NOT paint the midsole! It’s rubber, not leather.

[@clashnude8609]

@@messidinho8895 why?

[@l.davenport694]

@@clashnude8609 I wanna know too lol

[@jadamoore3424]

Has anyone tried this without leaving it in the sun? It’s basically fall where im at now so there’s not much sun😩

[@jimmyjc2969]

Once it becomes oxidized, there’s no way to permanently whiten the rubber. You can bleach them, but in less than a week or so they will turn yellow again.

[@jasonthompson2217]

Thats why she said bleech it 3 times

[@ktmbozz]

It's TRUE I also customize shoes...less then a week they start to turn bak

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

Interesting, doesn't seem worth it if the lightened effect doesn't last long.

[@benjaminneaves3195]

@@jasonthompson2217 if you use to much bleach that can also cause it to turn yellow people don't realize that bleach is a extremely harsh chemical it not only kills9.999% Bacteria but can eat away and damage all sorts of materials.

[@SuPaKidge]

buy the all black af1, problem solved

[@beyaalido9748]

Thank you so much your video was simple and clean (Love from South Africa 🇿🇦)

[@jaydeath9331]

Does Hendy Andy work?

[@IKONQUER]

Ya does Handy Andy work ?

[@Seal_pup]

@@IKONQUER I’m gonna try handy Andy tomorrow.

[@travioli4103]

This was legit the EXACT video I was looking for! Thank you so much!!!👍🏻👍🏻❤️

[@zollohusky]

did it work? and does it turn back to yellow after a while?

[@iantwaddell2983]

@@zollohusky It will eventually, just like the shoe did originally, but you can always just bleach them again if you need to.

[@Pauhleyyy]

@@iantwaddell2983 how long does it last?

[@wyattcruz4498]

Yo I tried the exact product and the Air Force ones got yellow after a few days of not wearing it I think the bleach makes it worse

[@kenronbarnes1351]

I had a cookout one day.. true story. I go to check on my food and somebody done put a pair wrapped in aluminum foil on the grill. and I tell you guys I flipped out!!!! But I must say.. them Air Force One’s were pretty damn white. I ended up using this process as well.

[@onelove3092]

Thank you Christina u just save me cash .Cause i was about to order something else on Amazon. God bless you the world need an amazing people like you

[@nikosymerai7066]

Doesn’t bleach make your shoe yellow again after some time?

[@jzz7002]

Damn my mans fed up with the hot water bill

[@ItsFrantzTube]

Yes 💀

[@auralinda2002]

Yes I used bleach and my shoes got yellow

[@tribe-racing10]

@@auralinda2002 your supposted to do it 3 times 💀

[@Seal_pup]

I’ve never bleached my shoes before and they’re yellow anyway. So I guess it doesn’t matter if the bleach will eventually make it yellow again because they’ll be yellow without the bleach too.

[@Nourhene2002]

Because of this method i lost my favourite air force, it was the dearest to my heart, slightly yellow and wanted to make it new i followed what you did step by step and ended up by ruining my favourite shoes. Thanks 😊

[@christ_iant]

How??

[@rickybobby6845]

🤣🤣🤣

[@iam_katlehom]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@adamgage8446]

Video starts at 1:40

[@nielsroelofs516]

gotta say it, you have beautiful eyes!

[@giannhst3517]

And you have a runny nose

[@nielsroelofs516]

@@giannhst3517 send me some nose pics

[@BadboyMonkeyman]

That's all very well, but what do you do if you live in the UK, where there's no sun for 80% of the year and you'll struggle to bake anything under a sky that's perpetually grey? Can you bake them in the oven?

[@t03xb3ans]

using bleach is what turned mine yellow lol

[@mere8593]

Fr my air max 97s were fine but had a couple of stains so I used bleach now there yellow 😭shoulda just left them alone

[@ThePreciousporter]

AyyMere I’m having the same problem with my air max 97 & I’m happy I came across the comment before I bleached them. Did you find out a solution to get the stains off ?

[@mere8593]

Yea I took a bristled brush and some dish soap and water and scrubbed them then wiped the soap off with a cloth , then to get rid of scuff Marks take some nail polish remover and put a little bit on a paper towel and scrub the scuff marks then wipe it off

[@ThePreciousporter]

AyyMere thank you so much & will this take away of some of the yellow marks as well on the soles areas

[@mere8593]

@@ThePreciousporter yes

[@prophecy0731]

Once she said "Im not bout to buy sumthin"...i was here for it..

[@ChristJesusAddict]

Wow, looking in the before and after pic, it even whitened your hands and the floor! Amazing! 😂

[@katybug6572]

Am I nuts, or does she look like Julia Fox- minus the crazy makeup ?? Lol but FR!!

[@jayrichjlr]

I tried the bleach and banking soda method on super yellow soles and after one pass it’s so much cleaner. Almost coke white again. Will do one or two more

[@cristinasoto6577]

Just found this video and it’s very helpful! What else can I do if there is no sun around this time and always raining? Can I use blowdryer?

[@lannonmorgan6034]

Simple and straight to the point. This video was very helpful ☺️

[@chav2098]

Why did bleach yellow them even more for me?

[@mikinvashi2964]

I’m so surprised that this actually worked 😳😳 .. Thank you🙏🏻

[@yng27]

just tried it today and it works so well although my shoes weren’t as yellow but still noticeable but still a 3 year old pair

[@smoothoperator7023]

That Soft Scrub works wonders on bathroom sinks too ya know....✨ 😉

[@checkinaintcheatin3371]

No hate , I wasn’t expecting a brand new pair, but we can all admit she brought them (damn Daniel’s ) back to like!

[@devildogpete]

Best tutorial for this so far. Thanks for your help.

[@helloespie08]

Thanks for sharing.. we have same problem in my Nike air1.. now i know what should i do to make my nike shoes getting white again.😍😊

[@combatgirl38]

Barkeeper's Friend *isn't* a bleach but works better in many applications, which is why it's in my arsenal of best all purpose cleaning Needs.

[@sinenhlanhlamdlalose3706]

What if the yellow is on the Nike sign🥺🥺.. What do you do?

[@lexia5375]

Wow they came out great! By any chance do you know how to whiten meshing part of a running shoe?

[@odinreactz5037]

I actually tried this and has worked wonders thankyou for the informative video!!

[@jamesaldrian4040]

Will still work in sun if really cold out? Please answer

[@Dueiduhreueu27]

POV: when I wait for my Air Force 1s to be dry My neighbors:🥷🥷🥷

[@wenoretards7]

okay hear me out here, but how hot does it need to be outside to bake? its a little chilly now and is it the sunlight or the heat cuz im a little unlear. thanks

[@kaloyankolev7658]

Its the sunlight... All you need are uv lights

[@lukeslime4931]

I’m totally going to do this when I get mine!

[@yeboityev2656]

Don't... Bleaching actually makes it yellow. That's what happened to mine. I bleached it instead of using ordinary soup and after two times using bleach it started getting yellow

[@CazzEdits]

YeBoiTye V2 *“SOUP”*

[@aintezy]

YeBoiTye V2ツ Soap doesn’t help wit the yellowing tho

[@theone-ti4rt]

Which neighborhood goodwill has af1's in that condition for 6 bucks? I need to know

[@realboy24]

I was almost giving up and opting to buy new ones 😂thank you ❤

[@Str8det]

Also you can use salon 40 and puttem in duh sun

[@Just_Friend_lol]

Can i put this in the sun for like 6-8 hours instead when im at school tomorrow or will it damage my precious af1s 😅

[@layneaic2076]

Thanks dear! You've got blue eyes so beautiful.

[@ianchan8859]

Nice! I've seen a couple of other vids and tik toks, but this was the first one mentioning to give it a couple of days. I'm on day one still, and I started with gold soles. Big difference, but i still have a ways to go.

[@MadeGennadios-lc6jl]

Hi Christina can you make a video on how to clean the other part of the shoe. It’d really help

[@ChristinaMorrison]

What other part are you talking about?

[@lianmerzah2999]

What if you don’t have sunlight where you live :/

[@killsunhee]

It’s ok, uv rays still penetrate clouds, so you’re good!

[@Lily-zw4bp]

can i out this paste all over the shoe? i got mine for $2 at goodwill!!! they’re super dirty tho

[@wulf7744]

Wouldn’t recommend it tbh bleach will turn the yellow white again but not for long, the bleach will inevitably make it yellow again

[@wulf7744]

I’d use this method for if I’m going to a party or something and need to get the yellow out temporarily in a pinch

[@nene5134]

This video is really helpful 👍 I have every thing in my home it’s took a few tries then they were great

[@LaRoseDetails]

They’re now 110$…same shitty quality…but freshest shoe so I still buy it

[@swagon4545]

What if your trainers had mixed colours like white & red with a softer material.. I don't think bleach would be recommend...

[@tomsmollins8032]

Thank you for this. Helped a lot with my Nikes and Reebok pumps

[@Hugo9984.]

What do you do if you’re from England and there is no sun 😂

[@Hasan-xo2bi]

That’s what I’m tryna figure out

[@drummachine5787]

A UV light

[@lilxylomusic]

Tysm without ur video I don’t think I would have cleaned my high tops

[@ricnegrete1991]

Damn!! you actually made me forget how pissed i was with my Pippens soles going yellow!! youre freakin beautiful!!

[@mrcakeaholic]

Salon 40-50 works best for af1 soles in my case

[@yeboityev2656]

DON'T USE BLEACH... Bleaching my soles is what brought me here

[@jefimijakosutic949]

How did hers turned out this way

[@Jay-bh9uv]

jefimija kosutic it doesnt make them yellow immediately. It makes them look white asf for a little and then it makes them even more yellow

[@abz11329]

@@Jay-bh9uv but what if we keep bleaching them over and over? Will they not get yellow? Will that work?

[@limepayne6092]

@@abz11329 yeah but might as well just get a new pair

[@LexaRaeG00DSKY]

Do they have to sit in the sun? Or can I use a light?

[@pugiman1895]

I did this method with toothbrush but then I forgot to chuck the toothbrush and I used it later to brush my teeth? They where yellow will they go white?

[@marciagadsden7897]

White Air Force Ones. The only sneakers I've bought at least 4 times. Maybe more.

[@ColtonWillhite]

this method worked so well and saved my af1’s! however, my toothbrush tastes like bleach every time I use it now, even after rinsing it off several times! any tips to solve this issue??

[@renleux4435]

Hahahah made my day, man 😂

[@taaseenalamgir70]

Soo all you really use was bleach?

[@chelseataylor7537]

I always thought bleach was one of the things that turned white forces yellow.. that . Or using household cleaners that have bleach in them... 🤔

[@TheShooteR28]

Evety vid Ive watched on this says I have to leave them outside. I can't do that in my apt. Is there a way to clean without this step?

[@AndresPenagos-f1f]

Can you also put it in front of heat or does it have to be the sun?

[@crunkaholic81]

Fire video thanks for not gatekeeping this information or trying to hustle a product. Keep at it

[@juana9483]

Thanks, straight to the point, great video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@rayngacha65]

I was fr boutta spray paint my shoes man.

[@childofgodotherdevices7991]

ONG

[@Ivan-mn3ph]

will this work on jordan soles on the bottom where they get oxidized?

[@binain]

Are you Sara connor?

[@jyhenbejaoui8980]

I got Jordans for 13$ today and I've been tryna whiten their sole since the morning

[@Kraziegaming67]

I got Air Force ones for $20 lol only thing wrong is the yellowing

[@sofiaa1945]

which jordans?

[@abz11329]

Can I use Ajax? The bleach powder thingy lol

[@flaxko2313]

Yeah jus mix it with water

[@gym.milkchoco3135]

U could use acrylic flat paint for leather

[@littlevee1422]

This video was SO helpful!! Thank you!! :)

[@terryzollicoffer3950]

Trying to get a hot sauce stain out of a fresh pair i bought. Any advice or will this method work

[@Sarah-fx3sw]

Bleach oxidises in the sun oxidisation is what causes shoes to turn yellow

[@carls7860]

I'm sure I can find a UK alternative for Soft Scrub.. trouble is we get no sun...😮

[@ameerazim7242]

if yall afraid if the bleach touch the tip of the sneaker. yall can tape it with a masking tape.

[@RR75-lead-the-way]

The shoe is alr white 🤣

[@Vhs-i1o]

Could i use a heat source or maybe an led light