To remove stains from shoes is an inevitable challenge for every canvas shoe lover in daily life. Whether it is the sudden rainy mud or the daily coffee and tea stains, it may make your favorite shoes lose their color in an instant. Owing to help everyone’s shoes regain their cleanliness and beauty, I will introduce several safe and efficient stain removal methods.
Basic cleaning
Oil stains:
To deal with oil stains on canvas shoes, you need to gently press with a paper towel to absorb excess oil as soon as possible. Then, sprinkle an appropriate amount of corn starch or baby powder on the oil stains. After standing for a few hours, use a mild laundry detergent and a soft brush to wash. Remember, always use cold water for treatment. This is because hot water will spread the stains.
Ink stain cleaning:
Ink stains are usually stubborn. You can first try to soak a cotton swab with milk or white vinegar and then gently wipe the stain. The principle is that the protein in milk helps to break down the ink; While white vinegar can neutralize the color. If the effect is not good, you can dab the stain with diluted alcohol. And then you wash it according to the above general method.
Blood stains:
When you encounter blood stains, wash them immediately with cold water. Since hot water will make protein coagulate and more difficult to remove, be sure to use cold water. After that, you can use enzyme-containing laundry detergent or laundry liquid for cleaning. Such products can effectively break down protein in the blood.
Grass and dirt stains:
When doing outdoor activities, grass and dirt stains are the most common troubles you encounter. For this kind of stains, you should first use a brush to brush off the surface dirt. Next, apply a detergent containing an oxidant to the stain. Let it sit for a few minutes and then wash it with cold water.
Professional tips: Improve cleaning effect
Low temperature cleaning:
No matter which cleaning method is used, cold water should be used as much as possible. High temperature will accelerate the solidification of stains and the aging of fibers. It will affect the life of the shoes and the brightness of the color.
Natural drying:
After cleaning, avoid direct sunlight or use a hot hair dryer to dry quickly. These practices may cause the shoes to deform and fade. The best way is to put the shoes in a cool and ventilated place to dry naturally. Moreover, the shoes can be filled with clean toilet paper to help maintain the shoe shape while absorbing excess moisture.
To remove stains effectively is not only to maintain the appearance of the shoes, but also to respect the attitude towards life. In addition to mastering the above cleaning techniques, you should also pay attention to daily prevention. For example, wearing waterproof shoe covers on rainy days or avoiding long-term contact with dark or easily stained materials are effective ways to protect your shoes.