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Can I machine wash canvas shoes?

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That's not a good idea. Your washer can really mess up your shoes, leaving them wrinkly. Instead, it's always better to hand-wash your shoes.

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How do I wash a drawing canvas?

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I don't recommend using dripping water with canvases, because that can make weird marks on the cloth. I do recommend, however, taking a damp towel to get rid of as many marks as you can. Then cover the canvas with titanium white acrylic paint from Windsor and Newton. I really like their paints, and I recommend them as well.

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Can I take a canvas tote bag to the cleaners to have them clean the mold and mildew out of it?

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Dry cleaning is a chemical process which may affect the dye used on your cotton canvas bag, so this is probably not a good solution. I think an upholstery cleaning tool would be better, as the upholstery tool will spray, then immediately vacuum moisture back out, pulling dirt and odor with it.

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How do I clean tent canvas, and what chemicals should I use?

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You can use mild soap with lukewarm water and a sponge or cloth to clean tent canvas. Let it air dry without direct sunlight.

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