How to Remove Common Stains from Canvas Shoes

General rules

Act fast, blot don't rub, and always test on a hidden spot. Work from the outside of a stain inwards to avoid spreading it. Remove laces and brush off dry debris before any wet treatment.

Grease and oil

Dust with baking soda or cornflour to absorb the oil, leave for a few hours, brush off, then treat with a little dish soap and water. Repeat if needed.

Ink

Dab (don't rub) with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton bud, replacing the bud as it lifts ink. Rinse the area with a damp cloth afterwards.

Mud and grass

Let mud dry completely, then brush off — wet mud smears. Grass responds to a mild soap solution and gentle brushing.

When to hand it over

Set-in, old, or multiple overlapping stains — and anything on white canvas that's gone grey overall — are better handled by a professional clean that treats the whole shoe evenly rather than leaving patchy clean spots.

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