How To Clean Shoes Reddit

2nd pass is to repeat the first but in depth.

How to clean shoes reddit. Get yourself a good horsehair brush. Prior to any conditioning you should brush and wipe your shoes down with a damp cloth. According to reddit users using a toothbrush can help remove any dirt that s built up. Applying any oil or wax based product over dirt causes the dirt to be trapped leading to long term deterioration. 1st pass is with a toothbrush and dishsoap over the bottoms and mids.

Use the extra rinse cycle option to help remove any soapy residue at the end of the wash. I also was my shoes in water under the tap. Only wash the uppers if they show any signs of dirt. Socks work best find an iron. If your shoes need extra attention deep clean them.

Find a clean rag and a cup of water. Shake the loose water. Then after they look. Come back to the shoe at least every hour or two. I recommend a cool place with some kind of circulation.

Do this by dipping your brush into hot water and then pouring some cleaning solution on to it. Room temperature water and a pinch of laundry detergent goes a long way. Dip your dirty brushes in clean running water to get them cleaned out. Fill up your sink with warm water and some laundry detergent then soak your shoes. Just sprinkle a bit in there and then spread it all around the insides.

Put your shoes insoles and laces in the washing machine along with any towels you want to add to the load. Apply the brush to the upper of your sneaker and. Wet the rag and squeeze to remove excess water. First pass should get all the dirt off the bottoms. Set the heat to medium.