How to protect white canvas shoes

How to protect white canvas shoes to keep them as white as new has always been the focus of canvas shoe lovers. Canvas shoes are deeply loved by young people for their simple, fashionable design and versatile features.

Daily cleaning work to protect white canvas shoes

protect canvas shoes in daily cleaning

The first task to protect white vulcanized shoes is to do daily cleaning work. Dust and stains on the shoe surface should remov in time to avoid stubborn stains that accumulate over time and are difficult to clean.  And we should clean the uppers with neutral detergent, such as laundry detergent, shower gel, toothpaste, etc. The reason why soap, washing powder, etc. cannot be used is that these cleaning agents will make the fabric hard. In addition, you should to know that when cleaning shoes, you clean the shoelaces and uppers separately.  After cleaning, you can apply white toothpaste or white chalk ink on the uppers. It can effectively prevent the shoes from discoloring after drying. 

Alternatively, you can cover the shoes with toilet paper and tear them off after drying to achieve the same effect.

Store white canvas shoes

When storing white canvas shoes, you should also pay attention to some details. First, avoid exposing your shoes to sunlight for extended periods of time. Because ultraviolet rays can cause shoes to turn yellow. Secondly, you should  place the shoes in a ventilated and dry place to avoid moisture and mildew. In addition, in order to prevent the shoe body from deforming, use shoe lasts or foam shoes. That’s because it can support the shoes when they are not worn. This can effectively prevent the toe and heel from collapsing or being squeezed, thereby extending the life of the shoe. Another thing to note is that shoes, like people, also need rest. When a pair of shoes has been worn for two days in a row, you should wear a different pair.

protect canvas shoes with shoe lasts
protect canvas shoes with dustproof shoe covers

How to protect white canvas shoes? The key lies in the correct way of clearing and preserving them. With the advancement of technology, some special protection products for white canvas shoes have appeared on the market. That like waterproof shoe covers, dustproof shoe covers, etc. I hope these suggestions can help you better protect your canvas shoes and make them a beautiful appearance.