I need to whiten canvas shoes?

Question

i did something dumb

i used shoe whitener on my canvas shoes to later find it was leather shoe whitener

now the parts where i used the whitener are off white and ugly

i tried putting them in the wash but it did no good

anyonez know what to do?

Answer 1

Try comet and a stiff brush....kinda like a toothbrush, only bigger.  Then throw them in the wash again.  Good luck.

Answer 2

Things You’ll Need:

Mild liquid soap

Toothbrush

Baking soda

Nylon pad

Leather cleaner

Canvas shoe polish

Step1

Put aside muddy canvas sneakers to dry out. Pat the soles of the sneakers together to remove any loose dirt. Or, tap the shoes against a railing or stairs to get rid of set in dirt.

Step2

Remove the laces from the sneakers. Wash the shoes with warm water. Use a mixture of mild soapy water and a toothbrush to scrub off the remaining dirt. Sprinkle a mixture of baking soda and water on the inside of the sneakers to remove odors. Rinse off with cold water.

Step3

Use a nylon pad to brush away tough dirt marks. To clean colored canvas sneakers use a non-bleaching liquid soap when scrubbing.

Step4

Wash the laces by hand or in the washing machine along with like-colored clothes. Wash them in warm water and let air dry. For deep cleaning, soak them overnight in bleach.

Step5

Apply a leather cleaner to wash sneakers that are part leather.

Step6

Pack brown paper bags or paper towels inside the damp sneakers so they retain their shape. Let them air dry.

Step7

Apply white canvas shoe polish to the sneakers. This imparts an additional shine to the canvas and covers any stubborn stains.

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Tips:

Do not wash sneakers in a washing machine as this can affect the glue.



Do not dry canvas sneakers under direct sunlight or near a heater.

Answer 3

you can try going over the ugly part with one of those Tide sticks and stick back in the washing machine with just a little bleach.