How to clean white vans shoes so that they look stylish is a major concern as they get stain easily. Luckily, you can easily clean the white vans at home with cleaning products that you can get around the house.
There are three ways to deal with the situation of how to clean white vans.
- Cleaning Vans by Hand
- Cleaning Vans in the Washing Machine
- Removing Scuff Marks and Stains
Cleaning Vans by Hand
Mix up a cleaning solution. Using a mixture of laundry detergent and warm water makes it an easier way to clean Vans. Mix 1/4 cup laundry detergent and 2 cups warm water into a large bowl. In case, the Vans are extremely dirty, you might require to make and mix up a clean batch for the second shoe. If you have less laundry detergent supply, you can make cleaning solutions and try them as well.
- Mix 1/4 cup dish soap with 2 cups warm water
- Mix 1/4 cup window cleaner with 2 cups warm water
- Mix 1/4 cup shampoo with 2 cups warm water
- Use the Vans cleaning solution, sold at Vans retailers or online.
Prepare a second bowl of clean water. You’ll use the mix to rinse the dishcloth which you are using to clean your shoes.
Dip a washcloth/brush in the solution to scrub your shoes. Start working on small section at a time by dipping the cloth/brush in the water and scrubbing the shoes in a circular motion. Rinse the dishcloth in the clean water, then dip it again in the cleaning solution. Keep repeating the process until you have got a cleaned pair of canvas part for the shoes. You may use the same cleaning method to clean the interior of the shoes. You may wash the laces separately. It is better to soak them in the cleaning solution. You may put them into a separate small bowl and soak your laces in it. When you have finished cleaning the vans, rinse the laces in clean and warm water.
Clean the rubber parts with an old toothbrush. Dirt and grime can cover the rubber parts of Vans shoes and you have to grind into it too. For this, you may require stiffer brush than a washcloth to tackle rubber parts. Dip toothbrush into the cleaning solution and scrub the sides of the soles and various rubber parts of the shoes. If there is no toothbrush available, use the abrasive kitchen sponge or a small scrubber. If the rubber parts of vans are not much dirty, you may use wet wipes to remove scuff marks and some light marks.
Get back to shoes with a clean wet cloth. The clean wet cloth will be used to wipe away dirt and soap residue remaining on the vans. After finishing, check out your vans with their color. Check for the places where the cleaning solution did not work. Apply stain removal techniques given below in the article.
Put newspaper in the shoes and let them air dry. Use newspaper to help your vans to retain their shape as they dry. Place them at a sunny place and dry them completely before putting the laces and insert back into your the shoes.
Cleaning Vans in the Washing Machine
Remove the laces and inserts of the shoes. This is an easy method for cleaning the vans. The quality of work is great for canvas Vans when they are covered in mud. Start with removing the laces and the inserts so that the vans come out nice and clean after machine wash.
Better to put the shoes and parts in a bag. Bag will protect both the shoes and your washer from getting scratched and beat up during the wash cycle. Ensure the bag is tied tightly so that it does not come undone in the wash.
Use gentle cycle with warm water to wash the shoes. This will be great to clean your vans without damaging them. Don’t use hot water, no matter how dirty the vans are. Hot water cause damage to the glue which is holding them together. Add a handsome amount of detergent to the load of wash. Don’t wash your vans with other clothing or vans could end up damaging your delicate and favourite clothes.
Put newspaper in the shoes and let them air dry. Use newspaper to help your vans to retain their shape as they dry. Place them at a sunny place and dry them completely before putting the laces and insert back into your the shoes.
Check out the shoes and see whether you are contended with the cleanliness of the Vans. If there are still some spots and stains, use a stain removal method. After the shoes get all dried up, you may replace the shoelaces and inserts.
How to Clean White Vans : Removing Stains and Scuff Marks
Use a magic eraser or any stain remover. A magic eraser contains cleaning agents which effectively removes most of the stains from white Vans. They even include mud stains and grass. You can also utilize it to get rid of scuff marks made from the soles of the shoes. Follow all the manufacturer’s instructions while using any stain remover.
Try rubbing alcohol. Alcohol can be effectively used as a cleaning agent for scuffs, ink stains and small stains. Use this, you have to dip a cotton ball into little rubbing alcohol and saturate the stained area with it. Gently wipe away the stain using the cotton ball. Repeat the process until you are satisfied with the removal of stain. Try using nail polish remover to remove scuff marks and ink stains. Try using a dab of paint thinner when Vans are stained with paint.
Use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Mix water, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide in order to make a white-shoe cleaner. In case, there is no hydrogen peroxide in the house, you may use a simple paste of baking soda and water. Follow these steps to do it :-
- Make a paste with 1 tablespoon baking soda and 1/2 tablespoon each of hydrogen peroxide and warm water.
- Dip a scrub brush in the baking soda solution, and scrub the stains.
- Let the baking soda solution to sit and dry on the shoe for half an hour.
- After drying the baking soda, rinse with clean water thoroughly. Repeat as many times as needed.
Use lemon juice. Lemon juice is a home remedy which works wonders on stains. Combine it to make a solution using one part lemon juice and four parts water. Dip a sponge in the mixture and scrub the stain. Let the stain go perfectly and then rinse the area with clean water.
Use dye-free bleach. If you require to get rid of a nasty stain on the white Vans, bleach is probably the best way to go. Although bleach is a hazardous substance, therefore care must be taken and it must not breathe it in or get it on your bare skin. Wear old clothes you don’t mind being stained with bleach splatters since it will turn anything it hits white. Here’s how to use bleach effectively:
- Mix one part bleach and five parts water. Undiluted bleach can turn white fabrics a yellow color. Using dye-free bleach is another way to reduce the risk of yellowing.
- Take a scrub brush or a toothbrush, dip it in the bleach solution, and scrub the stain. Use this solution on the white parts of Vans shoes. Do not use it on any coloured portions.
- Rinse with clean water.
- Repeat this process until the stain is completely gone.
Use toothpaste to clean up the stain. When you are going somewhere in jiffy and are unable to go through the hassle of cleaning the white shoes, put a bit of white toothpaste carefully onto the stain area and let it sit & dry. Work with fabric until the stain is no longer visible to the naked eye.
Using the above mentioned methods and easy ways, you can clean your Vans to the perfection.