Even though Converse shoes will last for years, certain items -- such as Sharpie ink -- can leave unsightly stains on your footwear. Fortunately, not all hope is lost, and you may be able to remove the possibly permanent ink with a few common items.
Things You Will Need
Hair Spray
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Mist the Sharpie ink lightly with hair spray and let sit for several minutes. Do not let the hair spray dry on the Converse.
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Gently rub the Sharpie ink off the Converse with a paper towel. Repeat the process as needed.
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Wipe the hair spray off the shoes with a cloth dampened in cool water.
Rubbing Alcohol
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Dampen a lint-free cloth with rubbing alcohol. Rub the Sharpie stain in a gently circular motion.
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Flip the cloth to a clean area, and add several more drops of rubbing alcohol. Continue rubbing until you have removed the ink.
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Wipe the rubbing alcohol off the Converse footwear with a paper towel dampened in cool water.
Water-Displacing Spray
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Cover the Sharpie ink lightly with water-displacing spray, and wait five minutes.
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Dampen a cloth with water, and rub the stain gently. Apply more water-displacing spray if needed, and continue rubbing until you have removed the ink stain.
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Wipe the shoe clean with a paper towel.
The Drip Cap
- Even though Marquis Mills Converse opened his footwear store in early 1908, it was not until 1917 that the now famous Converse designed became available.
- Repeat the process as needed.
- Wipe the hair spray off the shoes with a cloth dampened in cool water.
- Apply more water-displacing spray if needed, and continue rubbing until you have removed the ink stain.