How to Clean Vans . Shoes

Clean the dirt on the outside of the shoes. If your Vans shoes are very dirty and you want to clean them, take them outside and shake them where you can shake them to remove the dirt.

• If the shoes are muddy, let the shoes dry completely before cleaning. This way, it will be easier for you to clean the mud.
• Use a soft shoe brush or toothbrush to clean the dirt on the shoes. Clap the soles of the shoes together to remove dirt.

Prepare dishwashing liquid and warm water. Take half a bucket of warm water and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of dishwashing liquid. Dissolve dish soap until foam appears.

Take a medium or large soft brush and dip it in soapy water. One hand holds the shoe, the other hand moves the brush back and forth to scrub the surface of the shoe.

• If the shoe is quite dirty, you can quickly dip the surface of the shoe in water and rub it vigorously to clean the sole.

Rinse shoes with warm water. After scrubbing the shoes, rinse the shoes with warm water or take another bucket of water to clean the soap on the shoes.

Dry the shoes. Place the wet shoes on a clean white towel and wrap each shoe in the towel. Squeeze the excess water in the shoe after wrapping the towel. Repeat the operation for the other shoe.

• Dry shoes outdoors. If the shoes are white, you can dry them in direct sunlight to whiten them slightly.
• Stuff a handkerchief or white paper towel into the shoe to absorb the water. This will prevent the shoe from collapsing and avoid dark lines on the toe of the shoe from bending as you step. ^[2]

Use this method only with canvas or synthetic shoes. Vans has a wide range of shoes with different materials, including leather – a material that breaks down when you get it wet. Look at the information on the shoe label to determine if your shoe is made of canvas or another synthetic material.

• If you have leather or faux leather Vans, you should clean them the way you would with other leather shoes. You should not immerse your shoes in water or use laundry detergent to clean your shoes.

Pre-treat stains on shoes with specialized products. If you step on a lot of mud or have oil/fat on your shoes, you can choose to use an enamel stain remover or another commercially available product to remove stains before washing your shoes. Apply the product to the shoes according to the instructions on the product and let it sit while you adjust the washing machine.

Run the washing machine on a gentle cycle with cold water. If possible, use the mildest setting and coldest water to keep shoes and washing machine safe. Putting your shoes in the washing machine is not recommended, but if done correctly, there should be no problems.

Put your Vans shoes in your pillowcase. Many people worry that the glue and seams of Vans shoes will come off when they are put in the washing machine. If you leave your shoes in a pillowcase and wash them with some items like a dirty towel or carpet, this is a way to create an extra layer of cushioning to keep the shoes from hitting the machine hard. That way, your Vans shoes will not be affected.

• You should only clean your shoes in the washing machine every six months so you don’t damage your shoes.
• If you are concerned about the insoles, it is best to take them out and put them in your shoes after washing or replace them with new insoles.

Take half the amount of detergent you normally use. Choose a mild detergent for both machine and hand washing, and put your shoes in your pillowcase and other items.

• To reduce the time it takes to soak your shoes, you should wait until the water is half full if you use a top-loading washing machine. This way the shoes will be cleaned without having to soak in water for too long.