If you wear keds for a long time, the canvas can become dirty and stained.Keds shouldn't be put in the washing machine, but they can be cleaned by hand.If you want to remove dirt, you can either use a baking soda paste or wash them with water and detergent.Both methods can be used for a deep clean if your Keds are dirty.Some special techniques can be used to get rid of stains.
Step 1: Remove laces and inserts.
If you want to clean your Keds, you need to remove the laces and inserts.The laces can be washed in a washing machine, hand in the sink or simply replaced.You should not put the inserts in until you are done.You may want to replace them if they are dirty or smelly.
Step 2: Remove the dirt with a brush.
Before you start cleaning, use a toothbrush or scrub brush to remove dirt from around the shoe.Dust can be knocked off if you tap together your shoes.This will make cleaning easier.
Step 3: Make a paste.
You will need a cup of water, baking soda, and white vinegar.When they form a paste, mix them together in a bowl.
Step 4: You should scrub with a toothbrush.
Put the paste on the shoes with a toothbrush.To get rid of dirt, scrub thoroughly.Work your way around the shoe.The paste can be used on both the soles and the canvas.After cleaning your Keds with the toothbrush, do not use it again.
Step 5: There was a rinse.
Cold or warm water can be used to wash the shoes.Allow them to dry for 24 hours.Place the insides in a dry area away from heat.If you want, you can let them dry in the sun.If your Keds are still dirty, try washing them in the sink.Stuffing the shoes allows them to keep their shape.
Step 6: Put detergent and water in a container.
In a sink or bucket, mix 15 to 30 grams of detergent with a quart of water.The water should be soapy.The best way to clean canvas shoes like Keds is with a mild detergent.Look for detergents that are labeled for delicates.
Step 7: The shoes need to be scrubbed.
The laces and inserts should be removed before you put the shoes in the water.Put the shoes in a container.To clean around a shoe, use a toothbrush, scrub brush, or cotton cloth.You have to go around both the canvas and soles.You can clean your laces if you want.Use the brush to remove dirt from the laces.
Step 8: It's time to rinse under the faucet.
The shoes should be washed with cold, clean water.Do not use the same water to wash them.Run the water over the shoes until there is no soap suds left.You can use a towel to remove excess water after rinsing.Wrap the towel around the shoes to absorb the water.Do not squeeze the shoes.
Step 9: Allow them to dry.
Don't put your keds in the dryer.They should be allowed to air dry.The insides should be stuffed with tissue, paper towels, and newspaper.They should be kept in a dry area.They might take overnight to dry.If you want to dry your Keds out in the sun, be careful not to put them near a heat vent or a hairdryer.The glue in your shoes can be weakened by direct heat.Don't put the laces back in until the shoe is completely dry.Make sure your laces are dry if you washed them.
Step 10: There are homemade solutions for yellow stains.
White Keds can turn yellow if bleach is used to clean them.There are a few techniques you can try to get rid of the stains.A quart of hot water and half a cup of cream of Tartar.Your Keds will be soaked in this overnight.Baking soda and water can be used to make paste.Leave this paste on the canvas overnight.The next day, clean as usual.It is possible to apply hydrogen peroxide to the stains.Try a few more applications if it doesn't work out.
Step 11: Salt stains can be removed with a mixture of water and vinegar.
If the streets and sidewalks are salted, there may be salt stains on your shoes.If you want to remove salt stains, mix one part vinegar with two parts water.Use a paper towel or white cloth to remove the stain.Take a clean cloth and put it in the water.Before they wear, dry them completely.
Step 12: Rub alcohol on it to get rid of it.
If your Keds became wet and dried, they can develop mold.To get rid of mold, mix equal parts water and rubbing alcohol.Apply the solution to the problem with a rag or cotton towel.The shoes should be washed afterwards.
Step 13: To get rid of dirt and grass stains, scrub the soles.
It's a good idea to mix a mild laundry detergent with some bleach.To apply the mixture to the non-canvas parts of the shoe, use a white cloth or toothbrush.To remove dirt, scrub.The canvas may stain yellow if bleach is applied to it.