How to Properly Wash White Vans Tennis Shoes

Unfortunately all shoes get dirty from normal wear or outdoor activities. The type of material and fabric used and the color of the shoes contribute to how often they are going to need to be cleaned. White Vans will never be as white as the day you purchased them. But please don't buy new ones. Cleaning them will help you save money and the shoes will look clean after washing.

Things You'll Need

• mild detergent
• baking soda

Instructions

1. Wash your Vans tennis shoes as soon as they become dirty. Chances of getting the dirt or spot out greatly increases if you clean them right away and don't let the stain set.

2. Determine if your white Vans tennis shoes are canvas, made with synthetic material, or include any suede. Some fabrics are not able to be thrown in the washer. Vans tennis shoes are mostly canvas and can be washed, but check the care label to make sure.

3. Put your white Vans tennis shoes in the washer alone. Pour a mild detergent such as Woolite in the washer with a cup of baking soda. Turn the washer on the gentle or delicate cycle, depending on the machine brand. Delicate cycles are shorter in time than normal cycles and use less agitation.

4. Take your shoes out of the washer and dry them outside in the sun. Do not put them in the dryer, because heat from the dryer can ruin your Vans.

References

• Vans FAQs