You just bought a new pair of shoes. You’re excited to go out with your friends and show them off, but then… you step in some mud.
Nothing’s more frustrating than getting your shoes dirty. Unfortunately, over time, canvas shoes will collect dirt and dust which take away from their appearance.
So, how do you clean canvas shoes?
Let’s take a look!
What You’ll Need
Before you can start cleaning your canvas shoes, you’ll need to make sure you have the right supplies.
To follow the steps below, you’ll need:
- A large bowl filled with warm water.
- 1 Scoop of laundry detergent.
- Scrubbing brush.
- Toothbrush.
- White toothpaste or stain remover.
1. Fill A Large Bowl With Warm Water
First, find a bowl large enough to fit at least one shoe at a time. Fill it up with warm water. Be careful not to fill it too full or else water will spill over the sides when you add the shoe. It’s best if the bowl is large enough so that the shoe can be completely submerged in the water.
2. Add Laundry Detergent to The Water
Next, add some laundry detergent to the bowl of water and mix it thoroughly. Any detergent powder or liquid will do. If you use powder, one scoop should be enough. For liquid, about 30ml will suffice.
3. Place Shoes in The Bowl
Now, let your shoes soak in the mixture of warm water and laundry detergent for about five minutes. This will help raise the dirt and grime out of the canvas to make it easier to scrub out.
4. Gently Scrub The Exterior Of The Shoe With a Brush
Using a brush, begin scrubbing any dirt spots on the shoe. For best results, scrub in a circular motion.
5. Use a Toothbrush, Toothpaste, And/Or Stain-Remover To Scrub Stains
Believe it or not, toothpaste can actually help remove stains from your shoes. Conventional stain-removers will work as well.
Apply the toothpaste or stain-remover to any stains or tough dirt spots on the shoe. Then, use a circular motion to scrub the area with the toothbrush.
6. Rinse Shoes With Clean Water
Now, rinse the detergent, stain-remover, and foam from the shoe with clean water.
7. Dry Naturally
If you have the time, it’s best to let shoes dry naturally. You can put them outside in the shade and they should be dry within a few hours.
If you’re in a rush, some shoes can go in the dryer - just make sure to check the product information to verify if your shoes are safe for machine drying first.
Time To Upgrade Your Footwear?
UIN offers a range of stylish footwear. All of our unique patterns are created using Inkjet technology, so they always look new!
UIN shoes are easy to clean, lightweight, and extremely comfortable.
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Which shoes are the widest I need to put specialized inserts. What do you recommend
Which shoes are the widest I need to put specialized inserts. What do you recommend
Have 2 pair sneakers love them very comfortable looking at another pair
I received a pair of Malaga slipper shoes for my birthday last year. I have bunions and find your shoes are absolutely the most comfortable shoes! In fact, I wear them almost all the time. I want to buy more of the same style (Malaga slipper), but am finding only a couple patterns that I like available in my size (US 7.5). I am going to be 80 next month and was hoping to buy a new pair as a birthday present to myself! How often do you restock or come out with new patterns?
More slippers. Also, a information/identification/alphabetical line at top to look up specific patterns or/and styles.
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