White trainers have become an omnipresent force in fashion this past year.
But while celebrities and fashion bloggers undoubtedly have endless box-fresh pairs to choose from, most of us are limited to just one or two.
However, they normally become grubby after just a few outings and it can be difficult to recapture that once brilliant white shade once it has faded.
As a quick solution it's tempting to put your trainers in the washing machine - but according to Who What Wear this is the last thing you should do, as it can shorten the shelf-life of your shoes.
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