Why Are My White Crocs Turning Blue?

Crocs, like other footwear, get dirty and possible discoloration from use. White Crocs eventually turns to blue in some cases.

Some of the causes range from; their contact with air and water over time – oxidization naturally happens, dirt and sweat too.

Other instances are cases where they get soaked and get to absorb the properties of other materials.

Your Crocs can also turn blue from inappropriate cleaning methods. Besides, not all cleaning agents are good for shoes, Crocs especially.

Can white Crocs turn blue? If they can, how do you turn them back to white? It is a very terrible feeling for Croc users to see their favorite white Crocs turn blue over time.

While many users can only wish they can figure out how to tackle situations like this, this article is sure to satisfy that end.

The adoption of the use of Crocs in many Establishments has fast spread like wildfire. This is because of its lightweight and the comfortability it delivers during use during work hours.

However, in the long run, there happens to be discoloration to an extent such that some white Crocs eventually turn blue.

The cause has driven many Crocs lovers towards seeking better ways of remedying their “white-turned blue” Crocs and possible ways towards maintaining their newly purchased ones not to get to that extent.

Your white Crocs can get yellow, brown, or blue as they are generally easily discolored. Inasmuch as you wear them, just like all other white shoes, they get dirty pretty quickly.

The kind of floor you wear them on is the core determinant factor of how easily dirty they could get.

However, a thing I noticed is how very easy it is, relative to other parts of the Crocs, the bottom and side get dirty and discolors real quick.

And using just some damp cloth to clean them will not give the desired effect.

Here are the main “culprits” that cause your white Crocs to turn blue.

• Your clothes like jeans can affect your Crocs
• The food you eat can also stain your Crocs blue

Clothes

Yes. Surprised? Here’s why you shouldn’t be. You will agree, if you have ever had your white Crocs discolored to blue, it starts from just around the part where your Jean edges touch.

It is true that the coloring and dying agents used in the Jean during the production stage do not totally stick to the material.

The color washes off during laundry and instances like this when these jeans come in contact with other materials, especially our shoes.

In the end, the discoloration of our shoes proves it all. This also results from the wearing of the Jean material.

This doesn’t end with jeans. Other cases apply where we store our Crocs with materials.

The process of our daily moving and stuffing them into the same box puts our Crocs in situations where they are highly susceptible to having blue colors from other materials rub off on them.

Food

If you have good knowledge of the chemistry of drying agents and food colorants, you’ll know that the same chemical used in your blue jeans is also the same one used in your M&Ms.

It is common knowledge that natural red dyes originate from bugs, but then, where do blue dyes come from?

You may be curious about the origin of the blue foods that we put in our mouths.

The fact that some of the colorants and dying agents used in clothes are the same ones used in some of the food we eat, puts them on the same level of ease to which they are dispersed around us as we come in contact with them.

And in some cases, they end up on our Crocs which leads to their deplorable discoloration.

How do we restore our blue Crocs back to white?

• Use toothpaste to wash your Crocs
• Leverage lemon juice to break down the colorant
• Use detergent too

You most probably have been frustrated if you have ever owned white Crocs, especially at instances where you see them looking grubby quite too early.

You’ll also notice that white Crocs stand out among other colors as they easily match varying outfits.

One thing about white Crocs is their ability to reflect the sunlight which makes them do the “magic” of reducing the extent to which we sweat when we put them on.

Having this in mind, it is worth it to keep them in very good condition.

The tips and tricks below will help your Crocs look new and good for as long as they can.

These are ways that have been tried and proven to bring maximum results if done well enough.

They are common household products that deliver effectiveness. And they are good, just as a recommended cleaning solution. They are sometimes even better.

Toothpaste

This is best for whitening the soles of Crocs. You’ll have to:

Put the toothpaste on the areas where the discoloration is very visible and make sure it covers it all, to at least, form a layer and leave it for approximately five minutes.

At the expiration of the five minutes, you should use a damp cloth, a neat one.

Use it to remove the excess toothpaste that must have formed a layer on the Crocs.

This is the final stage where you thoroughly round up the cleaning one more time. Here you have your Crocs restored back to normalcy.

Lemon juice

It is strictly advised that you only use lemon juice on Crocs or canvas licks.

You’ll get a terrible result if you use it on suede, nubuck, or white leather shoes.

First, you will have to:

Have a little lemon juice spread on your Crocs and leave it for a few minutes.

The acidity the lemon juice exudes will help to break down the dirt, debris, grease, or whatever colorant that might have discolored your Crocs.

Detergent or mild soap

Gently run the detergent on your shoes using a soft-bristled brush.

Once the excess dirt is removed, immerse a cloth, a clean one, into the detergent you must dilute and rub it on your shoes afterward.

Allow the detergent to sit for a few minutes and finalize the process by cleaning your Crocs up with a clean cloth.

If the stain persists, repeat the process using soda bicarbonate instead of detergent this time around.

Here is how to care for your white Crocs.

It is true that, over time, your Crocs will change color. This could result from excessive use or the environment in which they’re worn. Storage factor is also a cause too.

But when stains, debris, and other factors discolor your Crocs, what do you do? Below is a list of what and what not to do, and the general hack of Crocs maintenance.

If they get soiled really badly, you must add some contents of bleach into a bucket of water.

Dip in your Crocs and allow them to soak properly. When it’s soaked, you rinse properly and allow it to dry. Make sure it dries completely.

Can you clean white Crocs easily?

One sure thing about white Crocs is that they are easy to get dirty, especially at the sides and the bottom.

But a good thing about it is the material that it is made from closed-cell foam, which makes it easy and very possible to wash it back to Its original white color.

How can you get stains out of your white Crocs?

You are advised to only hand wash slides, classic clogs, and other types of white clogs that are produced from our signature Croslite foam material using mild soap and cold water.

• You should gently scrub with a rubber sponge that is soft and a rag that’s slightly damp.
• To restore your Crocs’ shine, you should use leather cream or any professional product that has been made specifically for Crocs and its like.
• Another way you could brighten up your Crocs is by using a detergent that has been mixed in warm water.
• Make sure to get a clean cotton cloth and immerse it into the water, thereafter, you wring it out. In a back-and-forth motion, rub the upper part of the Crocs.
• This is to clean the dirt off. It also wipes away the grime and scoffs marks.

Conclusion

You should know that if your Crocs should have the good cleaning it needs, then you should always opt for hand wash.

This is to allow you to concentrate on specific areas that are easily prone to being dirty. Those areas have tough stains and can only be effectively attended to by a human hand.

We are committed to helping you get a better experience, hence the need to strictly adhere to the advice in this article as they have been tested and proven effective.