They're easy to clean and tend to pick up dirt.Spot-cleaning vans can get rid of dirt and stains.You can wash your shoes in the washing machine.There are a few things you can do to make your shoes look better.
Step 1: A cleaning solution can be made.
Laundry detergent works well to remove dirt and light stains in shoes made with canvas.The detergent and water should be put in a bowl.If your shoes are covered in mud, you may need a second shoe solution.If you don't want to use laundry detergent, you can use one of the other cleansers.
Step 2: Place a bowl of water in it.
You will use this bowl to rinse off your washcloth after you apply the cleaning solution.
Step 3: You can wash your shoes with the soap solution.
The cloth can be used to scrub away dirt and stains.The soap should be put into the canvas so that it saturates.Take the cloth out of the clean water and put it in the cleaning solution.Remove the shoelaces and scrub them with a cloth.This method can be used to clean the inside of shoes.
Step 4: The rubber and soles need to be scrubbed.
The dirt will come off easily if you dip a washcloth in the soap solution.For tougher spots, use an old toothbrush.You should scrub the soles of your shoes.The toe tends to pick up a lot of marks.If the rubber parts of your shoes are not too damaged, a quick cleaning with wet wipes will do the trick.
Step 5: The shoes should be wiped with a cloth.
It can be used to remove soap and dirt from your shoes after they've been scrubbed.If you were able to get your shoes clean using this method, you should take a good look at them.Try another method to give your shoes a deeper cleaning if you still see stains.
Step 6: Let your shoes dry.
They can be stuffed with newspaper to keep their shape.They should be set in a warm spot with good air circulation.The laces may take a little longer to get completely dry.You can relace the shoes after that.Put your shoes in the sun to speed the drying.Proceed with caution if your shoes are a dark color, since the sun can bleach them a few shades lighter.It is possible to use a hair dryer on a warm setting.
Step 7: A magic eraser can be used to remove stains.
A magic eraser can be used to remove grass, food, oil and other stains.You can use it to remove marks from the rubber part of your shoes.If regular spot cleaning just isn't cutting it, try a magic eraser.
Step 8: Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide can be used.
The mixture is powerful.It works well for white shoes.If your shoes are another color, you should test it on the underside of the tongue to see if it lightens them in color.Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide can be used to clean shoes.You can use the toothbrush to scrub the problem spot on your shoes.Allow the paste to dry for twenty minutes.The area should be washed with clean water.If necessary, repeat if necessary.
Step 9: Rub alcohol.
It works well for ink stains.You can use rubbing alcohol to saturate the stained area.The cotton swab can be used to clean the area.Continue until the stain is completely gone if you see it rubbing onto the cotton swab.If you're trying to remove nail polish, try using a nailpolish removal product.If you're trying to remove paint, use paint thinner.tooth paste can be used to scrub marks.
Step 10: You should bleach your shoes.
This only works for white shoes, so don't try it if you want to keep other colors.If your shoes are white, it's a good idea to bleach them.You don't mind getting splattered with a little bleach if you work in a well-ventilated room.The bleach and water should be mixed with five parts water.An old toothbrush can be used to scrub the stain.Clean the area with water.Continue until the stain is removed.
Step 11: The laces need to be removed from the shoe.
You can use this method to clean your entire shoe.If you remove the laces and inserts, your shoes will get cleaner.
Step 12: The shoes should be treated with stain removal.
If you pretreat your shoes with stain removal, they will come out cleaner.You would use the same stain removal on clothing.Before you wash your shoes, apply it to the stain and let it sit for a while.If your shoes are a deep, saturated color, you might want to test the stain remover on a discreet part of the shoes before applying it to the outside.Don't use it if it seems to lighten the color.You should wash the shoes before cleaning them.This can cause a problem with your washing machine.
Step 13: Put the shoes, laces and inserts in a bag.
A delicates bag or a pillowcase can be used.This will prevent your washing machine from getting damaged during the wash cycle.
Step 14: The shoes should be washed on a gentle cycle.
Warm water will loosen the dirt and stains from your shoes.If you're worried about keeping your shoes bright in color, cool water is fine.If you use hot water, the heat will loosen the glue that holds your shoes together, causing them to fall apart much faster than they otherwise would.For a small load of laundry, you would use the same amount of detergent.If it is delicate, don't wash your shoes with other articles of clothing.
Step 15: Let the shoes dry.
Do not dry your shoes in the dryer.If you damage the glue in your shoes, they will fall apart.Stuff them with newspaper or other stiff material and let them dry in a warm spot with good air circulation.When they're completely dry, replace the inserts and laces.