Supplies Needed:
A bowl of water, medium bristled brush, liquid laundry detergent or dish soap, dry cloth, Fresh Flow Shoe Trees
- Cover your workspace with a large rag or towel
- Put shoes on rag or towel in workspace
- Add laundry detergent or dish soap to bowl of water, 3:1 ratio
- Remove laces and set aside or into a bowl of water/soap solution to soak
- Insert Fresh Flow Shoe Trees
- Brush off dirt and debris with a medium bristled dish or shoe brush. Make sure to get into all gaps and crevasses
- Dip brush into soapy, warm water
- With medium bristled brush covered in soap and water, scrub surfaces of canvas/mesh shoe in circular motion
- Once shoe is completely scrubbed with soap, wash shoes off in sink with ample water until all detergent is washed out of canvas/mesh upper
- If dirt remains, repeat steps 8 and 9
- Pat dry shoes with a clean, dry cloth
- Set shoes outside in the sun for 2-3 hours to dry
More Shoe Storage and Care Tips
Preventing Mold & Bacteria on Shoes
Check new shoes for any signs of mold or moisture…
Before using a fungicide, put on gloves…
How to Remove Creasing in Leather Shoes
Using warm water, dampen a white washcloth…
How to Clean Leather Shoes and Boots
Brush off dirt and debris with soft bristled brush…
How to Clean Suede and Nubuck Shoes
For most suede/nubuck cleanings, do not use water…
How to Clean Canvas and Mesh Shoes
Cover your workspace with a large rag or towel…
Brush dirt and debris off the sole with a dry brush…
How to Clean Shoe & Boot Laces
For cotton, cloth laces prepare a bowl of hot water…