How to Clean Converse Shoes Using a Magic Eraser

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go and get a box of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers.

   If you don't have Dove, any bar soap is fine. , 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. , Scrub hard, and don't be afraid if the eraser starts to deteriorate, it's supposed to do that. ,, Then, take the toothbrush, and scrape some of the bar soap onto it. , Use a circular motion. ,, Do not scrub any printed-on design. , You can: 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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   Step 2: Get an old toothbrush and Dove soap.

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   Step 3: Set up a sort of "cleaning station" next to your kitchen sink.

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   Step 4: Clean the rubber first.

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   Step 5: Take the eraser

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   Step 6: and essentially "buff out" all of the dirt on the rubber sides and toe.

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   Step 7: Use your paper towels and dry the rubber thoroughly.

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   Step 8: Take the Dove or bar of soap

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   Step 9: and wet it.

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    Step 10: On the cloth part of the shoe

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    Step 11: use the toothbrush and scrub just the stains on it.

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    Step 12: After scrubbing the stains

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    Step 13: take a paper towel

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    Step 14: wet it

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    Step 15: and use it to remove the soap off of the shoe.

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    Step 16: Take the magic Eraser again

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    Step 17: and this time

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    Step 18: use a lighter scrubbing motion on the whole cloth part of the shoe.

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    Step 19: After both shoes are done

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    Step 20: you can do 1 of 3 things.

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    Step 21: After all those steps are done

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    Step 22: your Converse© should be nice

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    Step 23: and dirt free.

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