22/11/2016
How To Clean Converse
Aren’t you tired of buying a pair of Converse, just to find out how dirty they look even after a week or two? Keep reading to find out how to clean your converse sneakers.
We’ve made a list of some different DIY methods, that can make your Converse sneakers look brand new; or at least clean them up quite a bit.
REMEMBER: The initial and final steps are mandatory, no matter which solution you choose.
Initial Step – Remove the Shoe Laces
For easy access around the eyelets and the tongue, remove the sneaker laces from your Converse sneakers. Run your pair of shoes under running lukewarm water to thoroughly dampen them before you actually clean them. Shake off the excessive water.
Method #1- Using Powder Cleaners To Clean Up Your Converse
You can use an abrasive powder detergent and pour some into a bowl as you mix this with a small amount of heated water. This should create a consistency that is sort of ‘paste-like.’ Dip a toothbrush into this mixture and scrub on the shoe’s rubber areas. Scrub in a small, forceful circular motion and concentrate on the areas of the shoe that are stained the most. Use warm water to rinse the shoe and a clean towel to wipe this dry. Check the shoe and see if the previous steps need to be repeated on certain areas that still have stains. You might even consider using the Magic Eraser product by Mr. Clean to eliminate any stubborn stains that remain. When finished, let your shoes air-dry. You can use baking soda instead of an abrasive powder cleaner if you prefer. Find a powder cleaner that does not contain bleach, as this tends to fade the fabric.
Method #2 – Using Toothpaste To Clean the Dirty Spots On Your Converse All Stars
Believe it or not, toothpaste works great for cleaning your Converse shoes as well. Use a non-gel white toothpaste. Obviously, colored toothpaste may stain rather than clean your shoes. Use an old toothbrush to apply toothpaste to your dirty shoes. Work the paste into your shoes dirty spots. Once you have worked the toothpaste into the fabric of the shoes, let this sit for about ten minutes. After the elapsed time, wipe the toothpaste off your shoe using a damp towel. Get your shoes as white as you want by repeating this step as many times as possible. This is a quick and easy method for cleaning your Converse shoes as conveniently as possible.
Method #3 – Using Baking Soda And Vinegar To Clean Your Converse Sneakers
Combine one tablespoon of hot water, one tablespoon of white vinegar and one tablespoon of baking soda and mix this until it reaches a consistency which is pasty. Using an old toothbrush, work the pasty mixture into the rubber soles and canvas of your sneakers. To clean deep set stains, work in circular motions. If needed, mix more cleaning paste. Under lukewarm water, thoroughly rinse your shoes to remove all the vinegar and baking soda. If there are any remaining stains, repeat this step on certain areas. In a warm, sunny location, allow your converse sneakers to dry completely before you replace the shoelaces. Before drying the shoes, you might want to apply a light spray of starch for that new Converse sneaker feel.
Method #4 – Machine Washing Your Converse Shoes
In a small bucket halfway filled with warm water, sprinkle two-thirds cup of baking soda. Into the bucket, pour a dime-sized amount of dishwashing detergent and use the end of a toothbrush to stir the mixture. Next, dip the bristles of the toothbrush into the bucket. Vigorously scrub the white toe patch or the front area until you see that the scuff marks and the dirt are removed. Scrub around the toe protective guard that borders the shoe base. Remove and smudges of dirt stuck within the pattern marks. Set your washing machine on low cycle and put in the pair of shoes without any other garments in the washer. Begin the wash cycle after adding in half a cup of laundry detergent. Avoid using a bleach agent so that the pattern of your Converse shoes rem
