Q&A for How to Clean White Converse

Dip a clean towel in some lukewarm water and a little bit of mild detergent. Then, take the towel and blot any dirty areas throughout the shoe.

No, and it would be better if you washed them by hand, as washing them in the washer and dryer can be hard on the shoes, especially if done often.

Converse shoes can be washed with water as outlined in this article. However, let them air dry as the heat from the dryer can melt the glue and cause the shoes to fall apart and can change the shape of the shoes. If you must use the dryer, pack the shoes with tissue paper to keep their shape, place inside a pillow case and tie around the shoes tightly, then use the lowest setting on the dryer. If you cannot change the setting on the dryer, don't use it at all. However, as noted in the article, use of the dryer is not recommended at all.

No. You should rinse them with water after using the bad smelling stuff and letting them air-dry also stops the smell anyway.

Yes, it actually works better. Peroxide is a very good cleaning tool that will leave your shoes looking just like new.

No, it's not necessary. I have washed shoes without a bag and they turned out perfectly fine.

They will smell like vinegar at first, but the smell will go away after you air-dry them. If you notice the smell lingering, give your shoes a few more days; it will eventually go away.

If it's in the sun, it usually takes about a day. If not in the sun, it takes about 2 days.

Yes. You can't see the effects as well, but it works well on the white rubber parts of the shoe.

Yes, you can! You would be better off putting them in the wash, though, because the color might fade if you use the magic eraser.

You can, but it probably will not adequately remove stains from the fabric part of the shoe. It may remove scuff marks from the rubber soles, though.

Yes! You can just use whitening toothpaste. It will work because it has baking soda in the formula.

No, they should not squeak.

It depends on how dirty the shoes are. The less dirty they are to start, the newer they will look.

No, they will not.

Just leave them out to dry. You won't need an air dryer as long as you open the shoes up and pull the tongue out a little.

No, but getting petroleum jelly on the canvas part of the shoe will stain it, and getting bleach on the canvas part can damage the fabric.

Toothpaste is really good. You can use white nail polish for scuff marks. You can use warm water and soap, too

I do this most of the time, and it doesn't hurt the converse, so yes, you can. What I usually do is take a toothbrush and scrub the white part down. However, my cousin told me not to put them in the washer, so I don't.

No, bleach stains can't be taken out of any fabric and will completely wipe away any form of color. From my past interactions with it, bleach has also made the fabric of my shoes and clothes weaker.

White vinegar is best. You should always keep some in the house, as it is wonderful for all sorts of cleaning jobs.

It should, but you have to be careful not to remove the color from your shoes. I would also let them dry longer than the recommended time just to be safe.

You can clean them as often as you like. Just be careful using certain chemical cleaners because they might deteriorate the shoes over time.

Yes, you can use a lime, too. They have the same effect when cleaning your shoes.

You can clean them by hand, but putting them in the dryer can melt the glue, making the shoes fall apart, and they can change shape.

Yes, as long as the shoe is the same canvas or rubber material. Make sure whichever products and chemicals you put on the shoe are safe for it before applying.

If you could glue them back together, then yes, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Yes it will, the methods shown above have no danger of ruining your shoes. Just don't put them in the dryer.

No, it will not work.

Yes. If you use bleach and baking soda, it wll come right off.