How to Clean Converse Shoes Using a Magic Eraser

Converse shoes can be a hassle to clean. Whether it be dirt, Sharpie marks, blood, or paint, they tend to get messy. So for all of you Converse owners out there, here is a simple way to clean your shoes, and make them shine, using a Mr Clean Magic Eraser.

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Clean Magic Erasers.
If you don't have Dove, any bar soap is fine.
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Lay out a dish towel to put your shoes on, and keep paper towels handy.
This is where the magic erasers come in. Take the Magic Eraser, wet the whole thing, then squeeze out the excess water.^{[1]XResearch source}
Scrub hard, and don't be afraid if the eraser starts to deteriorate, it's supposed to do that.^{[2]XResearch source}
Then, take the toothbrush, and scrape some of the bar soap onto it.^{[3]XResearch source}
Use a circular motion.^{[4]XResearch source}
Do not scrub any printed-on design.
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After both shoes are done, you can do 1 of 3 things. You can:^{[5]XResearch source}
- 1) Set them out in the sun to dry.
- 2) Use a hair dryer to speed up the drying process.
- 3) Toss them in the dryer for a few minutes.
Feel free to add foam soles or what not.

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What kind of stuff do I need to clean my white Converses?
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You can use an old toothbrush, some water, and some Tide detergent. Get a small bowl and fill it with the detergent. Then, put a small amount of water in the bowl with the detergent and mix well. Take the laces off your Converse and set them to the side (optional). Get your toothbrush, dip it into the mixture, and \scrub all over the shoes. It will look like the detergent mixture has stained your shoes blue, but don't worry! Rinse the shoes with water and continue. Once you've gotten both of your shoes clean, rinse again to get most of the soap out and let it sit out to dry overnight.
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Warnings

If your Converse© have printed or painted designs on them, do not use the Magic Eraser on the cloth.
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Do not leave your Converse© in the dryer with other clothes, because they can tear holes into delicate shirts, underwear, and even some pants.
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If the tread of your Converse© still has dirt in the cracks after using the magic eraser, go over it with the cleaning toothbrush to get the dirt out.
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