Bleach Liquid nail polish remover (acetone) Rubbing alcohol Window cleaner Magic eraser Hydrogen peroxide Baking soda and water Lemon juice
Acetone and bleach need to be applied outside, probably, or in well-ventilated area.
Alternatively, some people think it looks cool to have bleach-spattered Vans. Your choice.
If your shoes are muddy, let them dry thoroughly before brushing them off. It’ll be easier that way. Use a soft shoe brush or toothbrush to brush away caked on dirt. Hit the soles of the shoes together to knock away any small particles of dust and dirt.
If the shoes are quite dirty, you can dip the surface lightly in the water, brushing hard to clean the bottom of the shoe.
Place the shoes open outside to air dry. If the shoes are white, place them in direct sunlight to bleach them slightly. [4] X Research source Stuff them with hand towels or plain white paper towels to absorb water. This helps to avoid shrinkage and those dark lines in the places where the Vans bend when you’re walking. [5] X Research source You can also stuff your Vans with newspaper to speed up the drying time. [6] X Expert Source Marc SigalShoe Care Specialist Expert Interview. 15 January 2020.
If you own leather or suede Vans, you should use the same cleaning directions as you would use with other leather shoes. You should not dip them in water or use laundry detergent to clean them.
It’s not generally recommended that you wash shoes in the washing machine more than once every six months or so, or you’ll risk damaging the shoes. If you’re concerned about the liners or inserts in your Vans, it’s usually best to remove them entirely from the shoe and replace after washing, or replace with new inserts.
To cut down on the amount of time you soak the shoes, wait until the load is half-full, if you’re using a top-loading washing machine. The shoes will still get plenty clean, but won’t sit for quite so long.
If you need to get your Vans dried quickly and don’t care about cracking, put them in the dryer with a few towels to soften the jostling.
