Anyone got suggestions for cleaning canvas runners without soaking them?

BetterThanThou

I bought a new pair of canvas runners, they're white, so, dirt is very noticeable on them. And in the current weather, they're very likely to get dirty. Usually I wouldn't care, but I like this pair of shoes a lot, so I want them to look as good as they possibly can. I tried to wash the dirt off with a damp cloth and a bit of soap, but, my attempts failed. I can't leave them soaking every time they get a bit dirty. So is there any product or method that should be able to remove most of the dirt without wetting them too much? Thanks.

Liam McPoyle

Vanish carpet cleaner?

There is one thats in an aerosol can and it basically extracts the dirt from the fabric and can be hoovered up after wards. Obviously its designed for carpet so I dunno how it would work with canvas trainers.

vertico

Don't wear them when it's raining

Sauve

Mod

Hi OP,
I have moved your thread to this forum as I think you'll get better answers here.
Regards,
Sauve

dee_mc

JML Magic Eraser works well on the canvas parts (not so much on the rubber).
It's like a dense sponge, you just wet it, wring it out, then rub the stains. Lots of other uses like getting pencil marks off painted walls etc.
http://www.jmldirect.com/uk/doktor-power/doktor-power-magic-eraser/invt/d03me30100000001

Seren_

Baking soda mixed with water used with a nail brush seems to be a popular way of cleaning white canvas shoes. Here's a link with some info.

There's some youtube videos with info as well.

123 LC

I just put mine into the washing machine, they come out perfect though