The best way to clean White Shoes/ Toothpaste Vs Baking Soda& Vinegar/How to clean your white shoes

Hey everyone ! In this video I’m sharing with you the best way to clean white shoes. I tried two tried and true methods of cleaning white shoes . I wanted to see which one actually did the best job . It was definitely the Colgate White toothpaste .
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** Paste Mixture **
1tb hot water
1tbs baking soda
1tbs vinegar
Hope you all enjoy this video !
Blessings, Stephanie
The best way to clean White Shoes/ Toothpaste Vs. Baking Soda & Vinegar/ How to clean your white shoes / Stephanie McQueen Cleaning

[@loganrusso39]

It's a good idea to wash the sneakers with soap and water first too... dish detergent and warm water or laundry detergent and warm water work well. They will become whiter if any loose dirt is removed before using baking soda or toothpaste.

[@jatinparihar7570]

I always use Colgate to clean my Jordans it really brings it back to its original color.

[@jeanetteklaas6952]

Am gonna have to try this one

[@HelloBro-x9s]

Do you get the results​@@jeanetteklaas6952

[@MsQsince2]

I put peroxide all over on my white new balance gym shoes and then put them in the washing machine and let them air dry. They come out pretty clean, and i get compliments on them and have had them for about 7 years.

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Awesome ! I’ll have to try that. Thanks for sharing .

[@jakedeguzman5064]

Does it works on yellow stains 😢

[@capricorngoat]

Hey thanks for the tip, did you use peroxide only? Or did you mix it with something?

[@MsQsince2]

@jakedeguzman5064 not sure never tried sorry

[@MsQsince2]

@capricorngoat well, I did use arming hammer pods washing powder and non bleach clorox and I put them in with like colors like a big white blanket or large white towels to Give it something to wash with on warm cold, quick wash. Another two products you can use together to get them white is Vinegar & Baking soda. That is a great whiter for light color rugs as well. Really hope this help. 🙏🏽

[@shelljohnson-pv2fn]

I tried tooth paste on my daughter's shoes and it worked thanks for the idea😊

[@douglasdomson7836]

Will you apply water when cleaning the toothpaste?

[@jeanniepantangco3349]

After you put toothpaste wht next?

[@skylar011]

It's so strange you see everywhere to combined vinager (an acid) with baking soda (a base). They cancel each other out completely and leave behind salt. So you end up cleaning with salt. Stop mixing acids and bases guys! Tho, you can clean with vinager, and AFTER with baking soda, or vice versa. Just not at the same time.

[@raveenkhan1386]

So much chemistry 😭

[@breezeminks8747]

yeah i made that mistake and now my shoes are stained. how do i get it out ???

[@AlishaPeisha]

I know! It's a waste of product and time! That's why the toothpaste method worked better.

[@rasmatalliasolomon6023]

So if I use baking soda and peroxide it, is that ok

[@AlishaPeisha]

@@rasmatalliasolomon6023 yes, for white shoes.

[@rogeers2167]

I use ajax powder with or without bleach. I usually buy one or two whenever I go to the dollar store and also use an old toothbrush or any cleaning brush handy. It works really good and hardly any trouble at all . Best of all it's done in minutes.

[@madminute6662]

Does the bleach not wear out and discolor the shoes after doing it too much?

[@LorenMartinez-hb7jo]

I’m going to try that today found some Ajax let’s see how it goes

[@dannymolns3573]

​@@LorenMartinez-hb7jo how did it go?

[@idkwhattowritedownhere]

@@LorenMartinez-hb7jo did it work

[@carlenethomas4400]

@@madminute6662 Thanks. I will try the Ajax without bleach

[@puregold3935]

Thank you so much for this experiment! Very useful to see what results you get when you use toothpaste or vinegar + baking soda + hot water. I will try the toothpaste on my white sneakers soon 👟

[@carlenethomas4400]

Thank you for your great tips. It truly depends on the fabric of the runners. I will try Arm & Hammer white toothpaste and let it sit overnight.

[@joeyacosta777]

How did it go?

[@meitoli]

Thanks! So after you put the toothpaste how many hours you wait. And where you put the shoes just after applying the toothpaste? Outsite? Do you use water in any part of the process or the toothpaste just "absorbs" the dirt?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I only waited 15-30 minutes! Then I wiped the tooth paste off with a wet rag!

[@meitoli]

@@StephanieMcQueen ok. so only a wet rag and dirty disappeared?

[@elainebinette6655]

Yay! Glad you’re back!

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Thank you ! 🥰

[@gabrieleandreou7631]

I missed you!!! This kind of shoes i am washing in my washing machine and they come out like new!!! 🙏😘🇨🇾

[@StephanieMcQueen]

That sounds like an easy way to clean them !!

[@selulekobhengu1050]

You should have sprayed the vinegar onto the paste,you need the reaction from the combination to see the actual results.

[@APRIL_boymom]

Just bought white adidas. Was kinda wondering how to clean them if they get dirty. Thanks for the video!

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Thanks for watching ! ❤️

[@kimcastillano6094]

tried the toothpaste method on my white shoes tonight it somehow helped, im going to check tomorrow again after putting it under the sun's heat to dry :))

[@KaKaroTChannel7]

Hi, it's been 9 days now. Did it work?

[@jhoncleophat5668]

@@KaKaroTChannel7 😃😃😃

[@kimcastillano6094]

@@KaKaroTChannel7 yes it did, i think it will have better results if I put on more toothpaste and let it dry for 30mins or more

[@KaKaroTChannel7]

@@kimcastillano6094 hey! thanks bro or sis hehe this will help. Haha a core memory ez to remember

[@whengzky]

Need to.wash with water?

[@joannaowoses7769]

Thanks a lot, I will definitely go look for the all white Colgate in about an hour to clean my sneakers

[@vikashgathala733]

Found the Colgate?😂

[@philiaphoenix4449]

Find it yet?

[@ahmedmohammed1136]

He was my nephew he got arrested before he bought it😢​@@philiaphoenix4449

[@RetroGamer11]

He died trying to bring white Colgate 😢

[@CindyK-tn7ls]

Gud idea👍Should the wiping cloth b wet?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Yes!

[@lornabadayos892]

Washing shoes with detergent is way more convenient and satisfying cleaning.result for those shoes

[@princcce1]

With toothpaste, is it just coating the shoes? Only because the toothpaste is white color? Not clean out the dirt with water washing after??

[@gp_narcslayer]

How many hours to be exact after brushing the white shoes with toothpaste? 🙂

[@ahnafthebest4645]

You take it off after a few minutes the hours is the baking soda paste and Idk

[@sarahsmith3658]

Yes!!!!! I've missed your videos!!!!! Hope your doing well!!!!!!

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Thank you sarah ! 🥰

[@starrynight987]

Glad to see you back!😉😘

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Thank you ! ❤️

[@AlienPizza38]

Wow so toothpaste ftw… I’m gonna try this

[@dr.tehreemghafoor7335]

To leave shoes with Colgate, How many hours required?

[@ARTHUBksp]

Good job stephanie. Thanks for sharing❤❤❤

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Thank you! 😄

[@reneemorrow1601]

What about colored shoes like orange with red stripes? How do you get the stains from the tip of the tow off without ruining the color?

[@wolfgangzeisig6313]

peroxide and backing soda is the best

[@Overkill9991]

For the vinegar, water, baking soda. You’re just going to be cleaning with salt. Your mixing an acid(vinegar) with baking soda(a base). In chemistry this is known as a neutralization reaction. Which will just from some water, a sodium acetate salt and some left over carbon dioxide gas

[@mjdgaming6060]

Does toothpaste trick will work on my blue coloured net shoes

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I am actually not sure about that ! Sorry

[@jennifershevlin9300]

Just put them in a pillow case into the washing machine on a 40 degrees wash and they will come out looking brand new x

[@StephanieMcQueen]

If I had a washer in my home I’d totally try that ! But I don’t . Is that a thing ? You can change the degrees of the washing machine !? 😱

[@jennifershevlin9300]

@@StephanieMcQueen yeah u can x I live in Ireland 🇮🇪 so don’t know how In America 🇺🇸 but surly xxx

[@StephanieMcQueen]

That’s awesome ! I haven’t seen a washer that can do that before. Thanks for sharing with me .

[@NaNa-wj8tw]

Putting them in a washer car ruin the running shoe material composition. Not a good idea.

[@sauravbagdas4605]

Thank u so much mam 👍🙏 lots of love from india

[@doobygreatrasnwa1824]

I would try some shampoo 🧴 after, what you think 🤔

[@demondogdentex5431]

Would you recommend white toothpaste or any toothpaste will be fjne

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Yes, I suggest white! I would be afraid the blue would dye your shoes.

[@reesee6420]

Nice work!

[@user-usisjsvnskdksjd]

Would you suggest this for yellowing on nylon mesh due to trying to use a silicone water guard? I just ruined my daughters brand new on clouds, and I am a teary mess 😢

[@StephanieMcQueen]

@@user-usisjsvnskdksjd it doesn't seem to work as well on mesh material 😬

[@Abhinav83381]

As we have know tooth paste can whiten every thing except our teeth😂😂

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Hahaha

[@nurudeenseidu6015]

😂😂😂

[@jhonatanalvarez05]

Saliva cleans your teeth naturally... Make sure your diet consist of lots of Vitamin C. No Coffee No Soda Very little Sugar, only that of natural fruit There's a tribe where people have like the whitest teeth in the world, Toothpaste doesn't exist there, neither does Coca Cola or most of the junk a " 1st & 2nd" world country has.

[@salmasandezzaphebee6660]

😂

[@ph.m7728]

Thanks a lot Stephanie, I’m going to clean my children white sneakers today. Could you tell me the brand of your second sneaker? (not the Puma obviously). I like it. Be blessed and have a wonderful day.

[@StephanieMcQueen]

No specific brand of shoe lol just from Walmart

[@ph.m7728]

Lol thank

[@dsacsdvdsds]

Nice job!! Over the years I've ALWAYS used white toothpaste and it does work wonders after also washing them with a little detergent. Recently wanted to try something new and used baking soda, vinegar and a little laundry detergent in the washer and that also worked very well. Even took some yellowing out as well.

[@the1.gard1n1r2]

i have a question, did you put the baking soda straight on your shoes or did u put it in the compartment bits where the soap powder goes

[@kunalnaroliya6358]

​@@the1.gard1n1r2i have tried both Baking soda+ white vinegar+ warm water and White Colgate toothpaste. Trust me Toothpaste is the best.

[@estelar8611]

Won't the toothpaste residue become a stain? Advise pls. Tha ks.

[@StephanieMcQueen]

No it won't! I do wipe it off with water

[@kennyomega8937]

Can you send me the link to buy these shoes, both are nice

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I honestly can’t remember where I got my pumas from ! Sorry! And I’m pretty sure the other white ones are just from Walmart .

[@kennyomega8937]

@@StephanieMcQueen thank you for the reply and kindness. No need to be sorry

[@Amar-f6q6n]

I tried the colgate one and it really works. Very much thank you nd of course loved ur video keep growing ❤️❤️

[@sadiadall1197]

After applying toothpaste what you did after dry we don't have to wash it with water only with dry cloth?

[@sadiadall1197]

Wanna know kindly reply

[@virathiyam5401]

Well done sis.. liked.. have you tried those same ingredients on leather and suede shoes? Will it ruin?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Thank you ! No I haven’t tried it on those types of shoes before . I have no clue what that will do .

[@BernadineDrewHoward]

The Baking soda mix is to clean the soles of the shoes maybe that is why it didn’t work as well on the fabric parts…??

[@HP-in8pl]

Hopefully i can save my white shoes. I tried using clorox to clean some coffee spills and it ended up turning my white shoes yellow. Going to try baking soda/vinegar

[@evelynhongobelchez8412]

Thanks for sharing

[@benjamindent4806]

literally just used dish soap, water and a course sponge and cleans my white/cream vans perfectly, every time hahaha

[@magnumxl3661]

Vans are prob the easiest shoe to clean. Try that on some knitted/webbed fabric.

[@MrChanloyd]

how about the Vans old school with red... My washed ot and red stains everywhere

[@yobooboy5591]

No it doesnt work. Stop giving useless advice.

[@dburna21]

@@magnumxl3661 definitely for sure!

[@JeremiahWonn]

Anyone who starts w/ “literally just…” is questionable. Things are not absolute. You mentioned one type of shoe.

[@AshleyKelly-mj3io]

Should I use a little water with the toothpaste?

[@sarthpawar6476]

Yes..its better to mix toothpaste with water

[@AshleyKelly-mj3io]

Thank you

[@guptashorts17]

What first I washed shoes in water then I rubbed it with toothpaste Or just rubbed only with toothpaste.

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Just rub toothpaste on

[@AzarioStrauss]

Will it work on my Converse

[@MH-pr2gc]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@StephanieMcQueen]

You are very welcome! 😊

[@samyal19]

After using the paste is it necessary to wash it off with water?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I would! You wouldn't want any of the product left on your shoe

[@samyal19]

@@StephanieMcQueen thanks I will try using the paste

[@alicegreen8787]

Hey fellow subscribers if you enjoy her channel let's get her number higher

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Thanks Alice ! ❤️🥰

[@voltesmazinger7361]

My method is the best.. I just use canola cooking oil to clean my shoes and Voila..... Time to tell my parents to buy me a new pair😃

[@cognizant2010]

When you used Colgate did you use water to clean it?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Just to rinse off the toothpaste after the fact . I used a wet cloth !

[@cognizant2010]

@@StephanieMcQueen ok I understand. Thank you for responding.

[@ktylrvz]

is it okay to use baking powder?

[@RohitSharma-qr5rw]

Puma which shoes is this? I really love this❤️

[@StephanieMcQueen]

They are the women’s soft edge running shoe I believe

[@jodigreiner5748]

The toothpaste shoes look brand new!!!!

[@ArtLeeG]

If my toothpaste is blue will it not whiten the shoe and/or add blue to the shoe?

[@denisedominiquerodriguez242]

hi, is it applicable to off white shoes?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I am not sure as i have never tried it on off white shoes!

[@jordanrosario736]

The toothpaste did better because the mixture is supposed to be baking soda and peroxide, not vinegar. You kind of made 2 different methods out of 1 verified easy and effective method. But great experiment!! TL;DR: USE BAKING SODA AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IT WORKS WONDERS!

[@anirudhakodag8285]

Will this solution work for black shoes also?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I am not sure ! Worth trying a small area !

[@Youtyubah]

Hi is this applicable also for light colored shoes??

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I would caution using this method on any other color than white! It may bleach them !

[@MuhammadTalha-fz1it]

I just used detergent and results are pretty good instead of toothpaste

[@mwesigyeshamim7683]

Do the shoes have to be dry. Because i just washed mine and the stains won't get out

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I would full submerge them in water and scrub a few times

[@akumassj7827]

How long is a lil while, before wiping off the toothpaste???

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I left mine on for about 15 minutes

[@elsacruz6124]

Wow thanks for sharing!! Glad to see ya back 😃

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Thank you !! ❤️

[@andy8782]

hi! isnt it going to smell because of the vinegar? thanks :)

[@StephanieMcQueen]

No the vinegar smell goes away!

[@timyboy86]

I use acetone or alcohol for soles , they clean 95% any yellowed white portion I simply use baking soda with water , lastly I put coat of kiwi liquid white polish where required it's super easy

[@abdallahmshana9564]

Which kind of alcohol do you use?

[@timyboy86]

@@abdallahmshana9564 just get normal alcohol from pharmAcy which we typically use as antiseptic , or you can use vodka , but keep in mind alcohol will take paint away if there's anything printed on sole, after using alcohol or acetone soles will appear white but dry , just use any car dashboard spray it will give them nice shine and will protect and in future removing dust will be easy

[@timyboy86]

@@abdallahmshana9564 I mentioned acetone in original comment if you cannot get acetone use nail polish remover as it has diluted acetone but again remember it takes off printed paint or stickers etc

[@donnagable4181]

Toothpaste cleaning my tennis shoes new balance mesh clothes

[@RailwayPakistan]

Good experience.

[@xedricksansaet3592]

How many minutes did you oet the toothpaste on in the shoes before wiping it off?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I left it on for about 15 minutes !

[@dorothygreen6474]

Awesome 👏🏾

[@saianand9401]

Thank you very much for this hack. Was about to buy something on the internet to clean. But turns out it's not needed.

[@poonamgaud4253]

Hey just saw ur video...bt do it work on color shoes...not the whote one???

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I’m actually not sure ! I’ve never tried it on colored shoes !

[@joellalhlimpuia1984]

In 1998 i started used to clean my sneaker with toothpaste, that means I am quite ahead of my time

[@mrnikonphotography2717]

Wat about puma black shoes?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I'm not sure I would try this method... It's intended to whiten.. Maybe just try soap and water for black shoes!

[@elizabethcabrera7387]

Was the shoes dry ? Wen You aplied the tooth paste

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Yes !

[@manishmanuel439]

Thanks for saving my shoes

[@christineadams796]

Welcome back Steph and thank you for the tip looking forward the more content stay safe take care God bless and hi Genesis and to your hubby as well

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Thank you Christine ! 🥰

[@maluchiv]

my sneakers are not really white. but it's now dirty. how to clean? I tried using tissue cleansers but the dirt spread.

[@maluchiv]

my sneakers is made of canvas that is off white

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I would try white vinegar and baking soda! Make a paste

[@Colstan]

​@@StephanieMcQueen Thanks for this great idea! However, my shoes is a creme colored Onitsuka with dark blue stripes leather, not a pure white one. What do you think? Would using colgate be still applicable? Hope for your advice.

[@TheValpre]

I like the Puma model....What is the name?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I honestly don’t know! Sorry!!

[@marymartinez9728]

How do wash the sides of my jordans to remove the yellow plz

[@eles8888]

Hi Stephanie. I just (tried to clean) white canvas sneakers with white vinegar and bleach. Hmph🥴 No cigar. I am going to use Colgate. I saw you let it dry. After drying, do you brush the toothpaste off? No rinsing? BTW, I tried it on 1shoe first I have 2 pair. Thank you very much for the video.

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I left the toothpaste on for 15 minutes and wiped off with wet rag !

[@eles8888]

@@StephanieMcQueen Thank you for the quick reply. I will try again.

[@chickadddee]

Please don't mix vinegar and bleach! Look it up, creates toxic fumes that are really bad for you ...

[@eles8888]

@@chickadddee Thanks, I used them but knowing that I diluted it. It was fine. I tried it on o e side . Toothpaste worked best!

[@colindavidson1150]

How long did you leave the toothed paste one to sit, I'm trying to clean my shoes

[@StephanieMcQueen]

About 30 minutes !

[@johnvhermoral6258]

so when using paste u dont need to soak in in water?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

You can try that ! I just didn’t do that because I was testing what other people said worked the best .

[@gabrieljohnconsultaaguila7645]

Yes....I enjoyed thanks much

[@mich-mh7ct]

You are supposed to also wash the vinegar/baking soda paste off the shoes too😂😂that's when you will see the difference

[@dccharlessecretaria8362]

Does it work on the sole of airforce one

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I honestly didn’t try it there, so I’m not sure . However, I think it would work well or is at-least worth a try because the sole is the leather/rubber material ! It should come right off .

[@landon7393]

Oxi clean with baking soda works and vinegar my shoes always look spotless now bleach combination with this does wonders but will put a lot of wear on them

[@312Born-Bred]

When it comes to white shoes always buy 2 pair of the same shoe....one to wear all the time, one to go out in . Hopefully, you can get some mileage out of the pair you wear all the time before no amount of cleaning can help. Than you still have your goin out white shoes that are fresh ta deaf! 😉

[@StephanieMcQueen]

That is smart !

[@natalyaroberts1998]

I have the same puma shoes but rose gold instead of black and pink logos

[@user-je7tw2st1u]

I have washed my shoes on a bucket full of water and added Ezee and dipped it inside and rubbed with brush. Now after washing and drying it out it turned into yellow. How to remove those yellow stains?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Oh yikes I’m not even sure … you may have to bleach them now . Or try one of these methods .

[@isaacherron2842]

Can you use colored toothpaste

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I wouldn’t! It could stain your shoes.

[@samoraponte2540]

how long did you leave the tooth paste one for ?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

About 15 minutes

[@lizavelez1297]

All you need is laundry booster washing baking soda, peroxide and a little dawn detergent

[@anggeeeeee]

How many hours will it take for the shoe (with toothpaste) to be white?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

I did not leave the toothpaste on for hours . It was only about 20- 30 minutes before I wiped it off with a wet cloth . I left the other paste of baking soda sit for like two hours .

[@anggeeeeee]

@@StephanieMcQueen ok thank u for replying🙂

[@echobonx4118]

@@StephanieMcQueen you did not rinse it with water? After puting the colgate?

[@EnricaGarroni]

How did the laces turn out?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Sorry I didn’t show them , but they turned out nice and white!

[@anthonygarcia241]

Did you use water with the toothpaste?

[@StephanieMcQueen]

No I just used the toothpaste

[@christinaarchambault4527]

40 volume peroxide. baking sofa and blue dove = perfection.

[@Ruby-xd5cn]

I’m going to try this out.

[@wordsaremymuse]

Great idea, thank you so much! Have a wonderful weekend.

[@StephanieMcQueen]

Thanks girl ! You as well ❤️

[@owenhall3855]

im not sure what you did differently, but mine did not turn out even half as good as yours did. i used the toothpaste and i still have very noticeable yellowness everywhere. idk maybe i didnt let it set for long enough. gonna have to try a different method some other time. dissapointed.

[@rhucca21]

Gotta try this to my shoes