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• Method 1 of 4: Remove wet water-based paint and acrylic paint
• Method 2 of 4: Remove dry water-based paint and acrylic paint
• Method 3 of 4: Remove wet oil-based paint
• Method 4 of 4: Remove dry oil-based paint
• Tips
• Warnings

Whether you're doing a painting or repainting a room in your house, you can easily get paint on your shoes. Shoes are often tricky to clean, but a few paint stains don't have to permanently ruin your canvas shoes. Depending on the type of paint you used, there are a few different methods of removing stains from your canvas shoes.

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Method 1 of 4: Remove wet water-based paint and acrylic paint

1. Remove the excess paint. Use a spoon or a blunt knife to remove as much paint as possible. Pull the shoe fabric taut and gently scrape off the excess paint. This way it will be a lot easier to treat and blot the stain with a sponge.
2. Dab the affected area with a wet cloth. The area will become damp, making it easier to remove the stain. It will also make the fabric smoother and it will be easier for you to work with. Use a lot of water and don't be afraid to re-wet the fabric if necessary.
   • Try to keep the canvas as wet as possible. You will be able to remove the stain more easily if the canvas is wet. The water keeps the fabric supple and activates the detergent while you treat the stain.
3. Apply a mixture of detergent and water. In a small bowl or bucket, mix one part detergent with one part water. Apply the mixture to the shoes with a wet sponge and rub it into the stain. Don't be afraid to apply pressure and scrub the stain well.
   • Make sure to use a different sponge than the one you use to clean kitchen surfaces and utensils.
4. Rinse with water. Simply run the shoe under cold water to rinse away the foam from the detergent.
   • Repeat the above steps until the stain is gone. Apply more pressure and wet the stain if you are unsuccessful in removing the stain.
5. Apply nail polish remover. If the stain is still in the fabric, apply some nail polish remover with a damp paper towel. Blot the stain and keep doing this until it disappears.

Method 2 of 4: Remove dry water-based paint and acrylic paint

1. Brush the excess paint off the fabric. Use a coarse brush or toothbrush to brush off the excess dried paint. In the case of a smaller stain, you may be able to pick off the dried pieces with your fingernail. Removing the dried top layer will help you get to the stain underneath that has set into the fabric. It is also a more efficient, faster way to remove most of the stain.
2. Apply a mixture of detergent and water to the stain. Wet a damp cloth with a mixture of one part detergent and one part water and apply the mixture to the stained area of ​​the shoe. Depending on how large and persistent the stain is, you may need to apply some nail polish remover to a damp cloth and massage it into the stain as well.
   • Do this until the paint softens on the fabric of the shoe. When the dry paint has softened, it will be easier to dissolve and remove the paint from the fabric.
3. Scrape the softened paint off the shoe. Use a dull knife to scrape the softened paint off the fabric. You should be able to rub the paint right off the shoe. There will still be a thin layer of paint in the fabric underneath. However, most of the paint should have been removed.
4. Apply a mixture of detergent and water. Use a mixture of one part detergent and one part water and apply it to the stain with a damp cloth. Keep rubbing the remaining stain with the cloth. Rinse the fabric with cold water by running the stain area under the tap. Repeat this process until the stain is completely gone.
5. Apply nail polish remover. If the stain is still in the fabric, apply some nail polish remover with a damp cloth. Dab the product on the stain and keep doing this until the stain is gone.

Method 3 of 4: Remove wet oil-based paint

1. Remove the excess paint. Use a spoon or a blunt knife to remove as much paint as possible. Pull the shoe fabric taut and gently scrape off the excess paint. This way it will be a lot easier to treat and blot the stain with a sponge.
2. Dab the affected area with a wet cloth. The area will become damp, making it easier to remove the stain. It will also make the fabric smoother and it will be easier for you to work with. Use a lot of water and don't be afraid to re-wet the fabric if necessary.
   • Try to keep the canvas as wet as possible. You will be able to remove the stain more easily if the canvas is wet. The water keeps the fabric supple and activates the detergent while you treat the stain.
3. Place a dry cloth under the stain on the outside of the shoe. You can use a few sheets of kitchen paper or an old tea towel that you no longer use for food and washing up. Place the cloth on a flat surface, then lay the shoe on it with the stain facing down against the cloth.
4. On the inside of the shoe, apply a little turpentine to the back of the stain. Put the turpentine on an old sponge or cloth and rub it on the inside of the shoe. Make sure to hold the shoe with one hand while applying pressure to the back of the stain. The paint will transfer to the dry cloth you placed under the shoe on the outside.
   • Make sure to wear rubber gloves while working with turpentine.
   • Use the turpentine in a well-ventilated area.
   • Always take a new cloth to put under the shoe if the old dry cloth gets wet from the turpentine. The paint will also end up on the canvas.
   • Repeat the process until the stain is gone. Continue to apply turpentine to the cloth or sponge and apply pressure to the area until you see the turpentine begin to take effect.
5. Rub the stain with a dry cloth and some detergent. Apply the detergent to a dry paper towel or an old cloth. Rub the affected area on the outside of the shoe with the dry cloth. This will help to remove the paint residue that is left in the fabric.
6. Soak the shoe in a bucket of hot water overnight. Use a bucket or a sink. Fill it with hot water and immerse the shoe completely in it. Let the shoe soak for at least six hours.
   • Occasionally rub the stain with your thumbs to remove any paint residue that has come off during the soak.
7. Rinse the shoes with cold water. Let them air dry and put them outside if possible. The stain should now be completely gone.
   • After washing and drying, the canvas of the shoe may be slightly tighter around your foot. However, the fabric will stretch again if you wear the shoe longer.

Method 4 of 4: Remove dry oil-based paint

1. Brush the excess paint off the fabric. Use a coarse brush or toothbrush to brush off the excess dried paint. In the case of a smaller stain, you may be able to pick off the dried pieces with your fingernail. Removing the dried top layer will help you get to the stain underneath that has set into the fabric. It is also a more efficient, faster way to remove most of the stain.
2. Pour paint thinner on the stain. Hold the shoe over a bowl or tub to catch the excess paint thinner. Pour a thin stream of paint thinner onto the stain.
   • Make sure to use the correct type of paint thinner based on the paint that stained the shoe. Also, don't forget to read the directions on the paint thinner package so you know exactly how to use it.
3. Scrape the softened paint off the shoe. Use a dull knife to scrape the softened paint off the fabric. You should be able to rub the paint right off the shoe. There will still be a thin layer of paint in the fabric underneath. However, most of the paint should have been removed.
4. Place a dry cloth under the stain on the outside of the shoe. You can use a few sheets of kitchen paper or an old tea towel that you no longer use for food and washing up. Place the cloth on a flat surface, then lay the shoe on it with the stain facing down against the cloth.
5. On the inside of the shoe, apply a little turpentine to the back of the stain. Put the turpentine on an old sponge or cloth and rub it on the inside of the shoe. Make sure to hold the shoe with one hand while applying pressure to the back of the stain. The paint will transfer to the dry cloth you placed under the shoe on the outside.
   • Make sure to wear rubber gloves while working with turpentine.
   • Always take a new cloth to put under the shoe if the old dry cloth gets wet from the turpentine. The paint will also end up on the canvas.
   • Repeat the process until the stain is gone. Continue to apply turpentine to the cloth or sponge and apply pressure to the area until you see the turpentine begin to take effect.
6. Rub the stain with a dry cloth and some detergent. Apply the detergent to a dry paper towel or an old cloth. Rub the affected area on the outside of the shoe with the dry cloth. This will help to remove the paint residue that is left in the fabric.
7. Soak the shoe overnight in a bucket of hot water. Use a bucket or a sink. Fill it with hot water and immerse the shoe completely in it. Let the shoe soak for at least six hours.
   • Occasionally rub the stain with your thumbs to remove any paint residue that has come off during the soaking process.
8. Rinse the shoes with cold water. Let them air dry and put them outside if possible. The stain should now be completely gone.
   • After washing and drying, the canvas of the shoe may be slightly tighter around your foot. However, the fabric will stretch again if you wear the shoe longer.

Tips

• Try to treat paint stains as soon as possible. The more the paint dries, the more difficult it will be to remove the paint.

Warnings

• Soaking your shoes can cause them to fall apart. Do not soak your shoes in water if they are expensive. Unless your shoes are stained, just use bleach. You treat colored shoes by scrubbing them with a mixture of detergent and water.