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Confidence, Community, and Joy. There's something so fresh and clean about a crisp pair of white sneakers. They can be a wardrobe staple for just about anyone. You can wear them with your favorite white denim , a mini or midi skirt, cargo pants, a suit, a sundress, athleisure If there's one thing for sure, it's that white sneakers are a must-have.

Keeping a pair sneakers clean is no easy task. And if you're not sure how to wash your sneakers, it can be even more difficult to keep them in good condition and generally extend their wearability. You don't have to be a sneakerhead to understand the ins and outs of proper shoe maintenance. There are more than a few easy ways to make your favorite pair of sneakers—no matter the color—look brand-new again. Whether you need to restore your formerly fresh white sneakers or you're hoping to make dull colors pop again, all it really takes to get the job done is a few different materials you might already own. And get this: There's even a way to use your washing machine — hello , timesaver—without causing any damage to your beloved sneaks. When you're ready to give your kicks a serious makeover, here's how to wash sneakers at home.

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Are we all sneakerheads now? It certainly seems that way. But even though we're not avid collectors, there's an unspoken understanding that a white sneaker decreases in value and chicness the dirtier it gets. A graying or worse—browning or yellowing sneaker can instantly muddy up an otherwise perfectly decent athleisure-chic outfit.