How to Hand Wash Canvas Shoes

Written By: yay08
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How to Hand Wash Canvas Shoes

Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

12

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

This guide will show you how clean white Converse High tops. This guide is also works for any other pairs of white converse made out of canvas material.

This method is my personal way of cleaning my converse, I’ve used this method on all my white converse and it never fails to leave my shoes looking clean and good as new. Personally I like to wash my shoes by hand rather than in a washing machine since machines don’t scrub stains directly. I found that washing my shoes by hand lets me get more use out of them. It’s better to wash shoes and give them a second chance rather just tossing them out.

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    • Materials needed: Bucket big enough to fit your pair of shoes, firm cleaning brush, and liquid laundry detergent of your choice.

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    • Pour liquid detergent half way into the measuring cap.

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    • Take the cap of liquid detergent and pour into bucket as you fill it with water.

    • Your water should look bubbly and soapy.

    • Don’t overfill bucket with water, too much water can lessen the amount of suds.

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    • Grab your pair of shoes to remove the laces.

    • After removing the laces set the shoes aside.

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    • Place the shoe laces into the soapy water to soak during the cleaning process.

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    • Grab one of your shoe and wet the bottom with water.

    • Using the cleaning brush, brush off any dirt that’s on the bottom and sides of the shoe.

    • Rinse off the soap and dirt with water.

    • Repeat this step with the other shoe.

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    • After cleaning the rubber part of the shoes, place both shoes into soapy water to soak for 5 mins.

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    • Grab one shoe from the water and start cleaning the fabric part of the shoe with the cleaning brush.

    • Scrub the shoe in horizontal, vertical and circular motions.

    • Scrub the sides, the back of shoe and tongue.

    • Repeat this step with the other shoe.

    • Applying more pressure on the brush can help remove tougher stains on the shoe.

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    • After scrubbing the exterior of the shoe move onto the interior.

    • Pour soapy water into the shoe and scrub off stains with the cleaning brush.

    • Dump dirty water from the shoe into an empty bin or down the drain.

    • Repeat this step with the other shoe.

    • Applying more pressure on the brush can help remove tougher stains on the shoe.

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    • Grab shoe laces from the soapy water and place between your palms.

    • Rub your hands and shoe laces together to scrub your shoe laces until bubbly.

    • Rinse with water to remove soap.

    • Grab shoe laces and place on a clothing hanger to dry.

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    • Rinse of any excess soap from shoe with water.

    • Rinse off the exterior and interior of shoe with water until no soap suds are visible.

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    • Let shoes to air dry for an entire day until dry.

    • Tilting shoes against a wall prevents remaining water from accumulating on the inside of shoe.

Conclusion

To maintain your shoes in a good condition, make sure to clean them every few weeks. By wiping any dust, stains and dirt from the fabric and rubber part of the shoes can keep them looking fresh and clean!

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