How to Take Pen Stains Off Canvas Shoes

How to Take Pen Stains Off Canvas Shoes
Published: Jun 18, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

You do not have to use expensive commercial products to remove the stain; common products found in most homes are effective in removing the stubborn ink from the canvas.

Things You Will Need

  • Cotton ball
  • Hair spray
  • Clean white cloth
  1. Spritz a cotton ball thoroughly with hair spray until it is wet. This is safe for colored or white canvas shoes.

  2. Rub the stained area with the cotton ball in a circular motion until most of the stain is gone. You may have to switch sides of the cotton ball or use another one before the stain is removed.

  3. Wash the canvas shoes (if they are machine wash safe) in the washing machine, according to the care label instructions. If they are not washable, use a damp white cloth to remove the hair spray residue from the shoe.

  4. Use chlorine or color safe bleach if the care label says it is acceptable.

  5. Allow the shoes to air dry.

The Drip Cap

  • Ink stains can be difficult to remove from canvas shoes and other apparel.
  • Luckily, most canvas shoes are washable, so the chance of successfully removing the stain is better.
  • Allow the shoes to air dry.

Photo Credits

ink splats image by Adrian Hillman from Fotolia.com

ink splats image by Adrian Hillman from Fotolia.com

Chelsea Fitzgerald

Chelsea Fitzgerald covers topics related to family, health, green living and travel. Before her writing career, she worked in the medical field for 21 years. Fitzgerald studied education at the University of Arkansas and University of…

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