How do I remove the stain?

Follow these steps to safely and effectively remove the stain from the fabric: brush the stained area with the toothbrush, create a paste with detergent and rub it into the stain, soak the stained area in a mixture of water and white vinegar, wash in a mesh laundry bag in the washer machine, air-dry for 24 hours, and check for stains. If the stain is still visible, repeat the pre-treatment and wash cycles one more time.

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Getting that Oil Pastel Stain Out of Your Superga Shoes

Q: What supplies do I need to clean oil pastel stains from my Superga shoes?

You will need a soft cloth, a clean toothbrush, laundry detergent, white vinegar, and a shallow bowl.

Do you have an oil pastel stain on your beloved Superga shoes? Don’t worry, we have step-by-step instructions to safely and effectively remove it from the fabric!

Updated 03 Mar 2023

By Jacobim Mugabe

Oil pastel stains can be one of the most difficult stains to get out, but it’s not impossible. Follow these steps to lift the oil pastel off of your Superga shoes and restore them to their former glory.

Step One: Gather Supplies

The first step is to gather the supplies that you’ll need: a soft cloth, a clean toothbrush, laundry detergent, white vinegar, and a shallow bowl.

Step Two: Pre-Treat Stain

The next step is to pre-treat stain. Start by gently brushing the stained area with the toothbrush. This will help to loosen any set-in stains and remove as much of the oil as possible. Next, use a small amount of liquid laundry detergent to create a paste and rub it into stain in a circular motion. Finally, soak the stained area in a bowl of cold water mixed with a tablespoon of white vinegar for 15 minutes.

Step Three: Wash and Dry the Shoes

Once the pre-treatment is complete, you can move on to washing the shoes. Place them in a mesh laundry bag, then run a cold water cycle in the washer machine. After the wash cycle, dry them on a flat surface in indirect sunlight.

Step Four: Check for Stains

After the shoes have dried, check to see if the stain is still there. If the stain is still visible, repeat the pre-treatment and wash cycles one more time.

Step Five: Let the Shoes Air-Dry

After two treatments, the stain should be completely gone. To make sure shoes are completely dry, let them air-dry for 24 hours before wearing them again.

Oil pastel stains can be difficult to remove from fabric, but with this step-by-step guide you can easily get rid of the stubborn stains on your Superga shoes.

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