If scuff marks remain, scrub gently with nylon pad. Rinse again. If the liners still retain foot odor, scrub them with a paste of baking soda and water. Wash laces in with a load of like-colored laundry.
Washing Canvas Sneakers in a Washing Machine
Some folks get good results by cleaning canvas sneakers in the washing machine, but most shoe manufacturers discourage machine washing sneakers since it can break down the adhesives used to glue the shoe together.Colored Canvas Sneakers and Special Detailing
When cleaning colored canvas sneakers, be sure to use a non-bleaching soap, and do a small spot test with your cleaning mixture to be sure it doesn’t fade or leach out color.Sneakers with mesh inserts can be cleaned the same way as plain canvas shoes.
If your sneakers have leather detailing, dampen and clean the canvas as directed and use leather cleaner on any leather parts.
