Keep your Chucks looking like they just came out of the box with these easy cleaning tips.
Before Getting Started
Converse recommends cleaning its canvas, leather, and synthetic sneakers with mild soap.
Typically, “mild soap” refers to dish soap, hand soap, or diluted liquid laundry detergent.
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This ensures that your cleaning solution will not affect the color or material."
Converse does not recommend machine washing or drying under any circumstances.
To prolong the life of your Converse shoes, do not apply direct heat.
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The following instructions provide more specific detail for cleaning canvas Converse sneakers.
Remove Laces
Remove the laces before cleaning Converse shoes.
Spot-Treat and Clean Uppers
Apply mild soap to a damp microfiber cloth or toothbrush.
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If there are deeper stains, use a stain treatment product to remove them.
Dry and Re-Lace
Allow the shoes to air dry away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.
To reshape sneakers, stuff the shoes with paper or a shoe tree while drying.
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Once the sneakers are dry, re-lace them.
How to Clean Leather Converse Shoes
The following instructions provide details forcleaning leatherConverse sneakers.
Remember to avoid machine washing and drying Converse shoes under all circumstances.
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Remove Shoelaces
Remove the laces before cleaning leather Converse sneakers.
Apply mild soap to a damp microfiber cloth.
Clean the rubber midsoles using the same cloth and mild detergent, or using a melamine foam sponge.
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To reshape leather Converse sneakers that have creased, stuff them with paper or a shoe tree.
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