I accidentally spilled coffee on my favorite pair of Lacoste canvas shoes. How can I clean them properly?

After a coffee spill, use a clean, absorbent cloth to soak up as much liquid as possible on your favorite Lacoste canvas shoes. Skip scrubbing to avoid spreading the stain. In a pitcher or bucket, mix mild laundry detergent or dish soap with lukewarm water to make a cleaning solution. Adding a spoonful of white vinegar helps eliminate stubborn stains.

Dip a soft brush in the cleaning solution and gently brush the soiled area in circles, being careful not to oversaturate the canvas. Clean the brush frequently and use it to remove soap from shoes. For complete shoe cleaning, use a moist cloth.

After washing, fill the shoes with clean paper towels or newspaper to absorb moisture and air-dry at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat. Avoid dryers because heat damages the canvas. In addition, test the cleaning solution on an inconspicuous shoe region to avoid discoloration or damage.

A baking soda-water mixture can be applied directly to difficult coffee stains and left on for 30 minutes before scrubbing and washing. Professional cleaning services may be needed if the discoloration remains. After a coffee spill, these techniques will clean and repair your canvas shoes.

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