It’s almost inevitable thatsneakers will need cleaningat some point from grass, dirt, or puddle stains.

Warning

The Converse website warns that its sneakers should not be machine-washed or dried under any circumstances.

Converse was purchased by Nike in July, 2003, and the line expanded to include custom designs.

Gray hightop Converse sneakers being scrubbed with brush next to cleaning materials

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Materials and tools to clean Converse sneakers

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Dirty laces soaking in small bowl of soapy water next to gray Converse sneakers

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Excess dirt scrubbed off bottom of gray Converse sneakers

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Microfiber cloth wiping Converse exterior with detergent and water solution

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Microfiber cloth wiping inside of Converse shoe with cleaning solution

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Tissue paper stuffed inside Converse sneakers to air dry

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White laces removed from blue and white suede Converse sneakers

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Stiff brush removing cornstarch on stain from blue suede Converse sneakers

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Microfiber cloth wiping interior of suede Converse sneakers with soapy water

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Tissue paper inserted inside suede Converse sneakers to air dry

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