Do this until the paint softens into the fabric of the shoe. Once the dry paint has softened, it will be easier to dissolve away from the fabric.
Make sure to use the appropriate type of paint thinner based on which kind of paint the shoes are stained with. Also be sure to read the directions on the paint thinner packaging for details about use.
Make sure to be wearing a pair of rubber gloves when handling turpentine. Continue to replace the dry cloth outside the shoe as it gets wet from the turpentine. The paint will also begin to transfer to the cloth. Repeat until the stain has disappeared. Continue to apply turpentine to the sponge, and apply pressure to the area until the turpentine starts to take effect.
Rub the stain with your thumbs every once in awhile to help remove dislodged paint while it soaks.
After being washed and dried, the canvas of the shoe may be a little tighter on your foot. However, the fabric will stretch out through continued wear.
Try to keep the canvas as wet as possible. It will be easier to remove the stain if the canvas is wet. The water will keep the fabric flexible and activate the detergent as you work on the stain.
Make sure to use a sponge different from the one you use on kitchen surfaces or utensils.
Repeat the above steps until the stain is gone. Apply more pressure and water if you are having trouble removing the stain.
Try to keep the canvas as wet as possible. It will be easier to remove the stain if the canvas is wet. The water will keep the fabric flexible and activate the detergent as you work on the stain.
Make sure to be wearing a pair of rubber gloves when handling turpentine. Use the turpentine in a well-ventilated area. Continue to replace the dry cloth outside the shoe as it gets wet from the turpentine. The paint will also begin to transfer to the cloth. Repeat until the stain has disappeared. Continue to apply turpentine to the sponge, and apply pressure to the area until the turpentine starts to take effect.
Rub the stain with your thumbs every once in awhile to help remove dislodged paint while it soaks.
After being washed and dried, the canvas of the shoe may be a little tighter on your foot. However, the fabric will stretch out through continued wear.
