We’ve gathered the best cleaning methods to get dried paint off shoes.

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Work in a well-ventilated area and wear protective gloves as you work.

paint splatters on canvas tennis shoes

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You should not use harsh solvents like alcohol, acetone, or turpentine.

Use this method to remove all types of paint from suede shoes.

Person using a cloth to remove dried paint from canvas shoes

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Using rubbing alcohol to remove a tough paint stain on a canvas shoe

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Removing paint from a leather shoe

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Removing paint from a suede shoe

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