Scuff Your Sneaks? Spot Treat Them With Toothpaste to Brighten Them Back Up

Nobody wants to follow a long list of steps to get white shoes back to looking brand new again. (I don't have the time  the patience.) That's why a trick from Food52 really caught my eye. All you need is a tube of white non-gel toothpaste and an old toothbrush.

Toothpaste, as it turns out, is a scuff-fighting superhero. Not only does it work on canvas, leather, and faux leather options, but it can also make the rubber roles look squeaky clean, too.

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Here's how to remove scuff marks from shoes with toothpaste

1. Take your white non-gel toothpaste and apply it to your toothbrush.
2. Gently scrub the scuffs you want to remove.
3. Wipe off the toothpaste with a damp cloth.
4. Set your shoes somewhere to dry, like in a sunny window.

It's that easy. After they dry (which won't take more than a few minutes), you can rock your newly brightened white sneakers with beaming confidence. Staying fresh has never been so easy.

Do your shoes need more of a deep clean than a spot treatment? Then use this brilliant dish soap hack. Also useful: This guide on removing sweat stains out of white clothes, because #summer.