How to clean your Vans: the infallible tricks to make them look like new
The Vans are one of those classic sneakers that do not go out of style and you surely have some in your closet. From the most famous black Vans Old Skool, to the high-top Vans SK8 Hi that are now a super trend, going through the colored models and of course, the platform ones.
We encourage you to take advantage of this quarantine to shine up your Vans and make them look like new with these tricks we've found on the Internet. Take note!
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The first thing you have to keep in mind when cleaning your Vans is that the brand's official website does not recommend putting them in the washing machine because they can damage the shoes. They claim that even putting them in a pillowcase, they could be damaged.
Clean your Vans shoes with soap and a brush
In this video they teach us the step by step to clean the Vans with water, soap, soft cloths, a soft brush (it can be a toothbrush) and another harder brush.
How to whiten the white stripe on your Vans
From the Vans page they recommend doing it like this:
Many YouTube tutorials also recommend cleaning this white strip with toothpaste and a brush.
If you want to clean the insides as well, use a paste of baking soda and detergent and apply it with a small brush (or toothbrush) to the inside of your shoes. Leave on for about 15 minutes, rinse with warm water and let them dry.
If you are more of a Converse, don't worry, because we also have the best tips to clean them and make them impeccable.
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