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The Easiest Way to Clean White Sneakers (Using Things Under Your Kitchen Sink)

Remember when we vowed to keep our brand-new, perfectly crisp Keds — or perhaps your most comfortable sneakers— the snowiest shade of bright white? the snowiest shade of bright white? Alas, our attempts were in vain, and after pounding the pavement a thousand too many times, we’re left with more of a mud-splattered gray. Not to fret, dear friend, because we have a solution that will restore your beloved kicks to their former alabaster glory.

What you need: 1 tablespoon baking soda, 1/2 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 tablespoon warm water and a small scrub brush (or one of those free toothbrushes from the dentist).

What you do: Mix the ingredients together, and then apply the paste with the brush. Gently scrub any stains or discoloration, and let the solution sit for 30 minutes. Rinse with water and voilà—sparkly white kicks.

Why it works: Hydrogen peroxide is a non-chlorine bleach, which, when combined with baking soda, forms bubbles that can lift stains and clean fabrics.

Don’t have time to break out the elbow grease all over? Focus on just the scuffed rubber soles, and grab a Magic Eraser for a quick solution when you’re in a pinch. (And thank our boyfriend, Mr. Clean, while you’re at it.)

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Director, Branded Content + Cohost, Royally Obsessed Podcast

As Director of Branded Content at Gallery Media Group, Roberta helps oversee the ideation and execution of sponsored content and experiential campaigns across PureWow and ONE37pm, including PureWow’s 24 in ’24. She began her career in editorial nine years ago, and has written and edited countless articles on news, trends, fashion, beauty and the royal family. She’s also cohost of the Royally Obsessed podcast, named one of the best royals podcasts by The New York Times and Town & Country. She cowrote the book Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family.

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