Want to clean your simple pairs of white canvas shoes and need proper guidelines?
White Canvas shoes come at a reasonable price and are comfortable. But the white color is more vulnerable to dust and grime. Dark-colored shoes are not much prominent when dirt accumulates on them.
If they get dirty, it does not mean you have to give up on them. In this post, I will explain the two most effective ways of cleaning white canvas shoes.
Without taking your time, let’s start!
How to Clean White Canvas Shoes?
- Hand washing: Let the dirt dry first and then tap it off. Untie the shoe laces and clean them.
- Make the cleaning solution, dip the brush, and start scrubbing. After that, let the shoes dry in a cool area.
- Machine washing: wipe the dirt away and clean the shoe sole with baking soda.
- Load the machine with shoes on the gentle cycle by adding cold water
Methods to Clean White Canvas
It may seem difficult to clean white canvas shoes, but it is not. You will not go wrong until you use the right products for cleaning.
- Hand washing
- Using the washing machine
1. Hand Washing
Gather the following tools and things to whiten shoes.
Required Things
- Toothbrush
- Water
- Baking soda
- Bowl
- Container
- Laundry detergent
- Paper towel or rag
Step 1. Remove the Mud
It is easy to remove the dirt when it is dried. First, I taped off the shoes and removed the hard pieces of dirt with a toothbrush.
Step 2. Put Aside the Shoelaces
Secondly, I took the laces out and put them in a container filled with water. Then I added some drops of detergent to it.
If your shoelaces are very dirty, then buy new ones. You can use the old laces for art and craft activities or throw them away.
Step 3. Shoe Sole Cleaning
To clean the shoe sole, I mixed an equal concentration of baking soda and water in a little bowl. Afterward, I rubbed the baking soda paste on the sole using a toothbrush. Then, I rinsed the shoe sole with plain water.
Step 4. Detergent Solution
Next, I made the detergent solution by mixing some drops of detergent in cold water. Once I made the solution, I scrubbed it from the outer to the inner side in a circular manner.
You can also use an electric toothbrush instead of a normal toothbrush because it requires less effort.
Repeat the process until the whole canvas surface is completely cleaned. I rinsed the solution with cold water. Try your best to avoid water seeping into the inner shoe material.
Step 5. Drying
Next, I placed my white canvas shoes outside in a cool area. Also, I stuffed a paper towel in my shoes to maintain their structure. Remember to dry them completely before wearing them.
Step 6. Scrub the Laces
Lastly, I brushed the shoe laces with laundry detergent and dried them.
2. Using the Washing Machine
The following items are needed to perform this technique:
Required Things
- Washer
- Detergent
- Cold water
Step 1. Mud Cleaning
For easy cleaning, I dried the mud first and tapped the shoe soles to remove dirt from the treads. Then I scraped off the debris using a toothbrush.
Step 2. Sole Cleaning
Secondly, I poured an equal amount of baking soda and water into a bucket. After that, I dabbed the brush in a solution and scrubbed the paste onto the surface of the sole.
Step 3. Fill the Washer
Next, I filled half of the machine with cold water. Then, I added a few drops of detergent to the water.
Step 4. Run the Machine
Once I put my white canvas shoes in the machine, I run them on a gentle cycle. I took them out after they were completely washed.
Step 5. Drying
The dryer machine distorts the shoes and shrinks them, so never put them in the dryer. So, I dried them in a shady place, and my white shoes were new and clean.
Tips
- If you are using a cleaning agent, then follow the instruction given on it carefully.
- Stuff the rolled newspaper inside the shoe to maintain its size and shape
- Try not to use bleach because it can fade the shoe color
- The dryer also spoils the structure of the shoe, so it is better to dry it in natural air
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Get My Canvas Shoes White Again?
To get white canvas shoes wet again, add two teaspoons of vinegar and one spoon of baking soda in a cup of hot water. Scrub the paste on dirty shoes using a clean cloth. Let the white footwear dry in a shady spot.
How to Clean White Canvas Shoes with Bleach?
Make a bleach solution by adding a small amount of bleach to the water to make it dilute. Keep brushing it until all the stain marks are gone.
Can You Use a Magic Eraser to Clean White Canvas Shoes?
You can do this by damping the magic eraser and squeezing extra water. Run the eraser on the upper and lower side of the shoes to remove the stains.
Does Baking Soda and Vinegar Clean White Canvas Shoes?
Make the cleaning paste by adding vinegar and baking soda to the little bucket. Apply this paste on the entire surface of white canvas shoes using a brush.
Final Thoughts
That’s all from me! You might have heard that cleaning white shoes is not an easy task. It is not true because if you use the right item and do the proper steps, you will not face any difficulty.
Moreover, I tried both of these methods on my canvas shoes, and the results were impressive. If you still need help while cleaning, feel free to ask.
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