Method1Cleaning the Outside of Your Shoes
Method1
1Shake off any dirt on your shoes. Do it outside so dirt doesn’t get all over your floor. Hit the soles of your shoes together a few times to help dislodge caked-on dirt and grime.[1]
2Remove stubborn dirt clumps on the soles with a dry, clean toothbrush. Take the toothbrush and gently brush it back and forth over any dirt spots. Don’t use the toothbrush on the upper fabric portion of your shoes or you could damage them.[2]Rinse off the toothbrush when you’re finished and store it in a plastic bag so you have it for the next time you clean your shoes.
3Wipe down your shoes with laundry detergent and warm water. Add 1 drop of detergent to a bowl of warm water and dip a cloth in the mixture. Clean the soles and the upper sections of your shoes using the cloth. Rub the cloth back and forth over any dirt spots until they fade away.[3]Use a clear laundry detergent if your shoes are white.
4Rinse the cloth in warm water and wipe the detergent off your shoes. Go over the soles and upper sections of your shoes so there’s no detergent left on them. You should wipe off all of the suds on your shoes. It's important you get all the detergent off so it doesn't dry on your shoes and damage them.
5Let your shoes air dry overnight. Set your shoes somewhere inside so they dry out at room temperature. Don’t use a heater to speed up the process or you could damage your shoes.[4]
