How To: Clean Your Shoes

It's that time of year when you look down at your feet and realize those super cute shoes are either crusted over with salt or weighed down with muddy sogg. Fortunately there's a chance for revival with the right remedy!


Canvas&Cloth Shoes

Solution: Equal parts colorless detergent and water.
Tools: Toothbrush, newspaper.
Directions: Mix detergent with water. Dip toothbrush in the solution and apply gently in to shoes in circular motion. Dab with wet cloth to remove remainder of dirt and excess cleaner. Stuff with newspaper to prevent shrinking and let dry for several hours.

Leather&Suede Shoes

Solution: Equal parts white vinegar and water.
Tool: Cotton rag (leather), nylon bristle (suede), newspaper.
Directions: Dab solution into cleaning tool and rub gently over stains until removed. Stuff with newspaper to prevent shrinking and let dry for several hours.

Exercise (durable) Shoes

Tools: Rag, washing machine, detergent, Oxyclean, newspaper.
Directions: Take a dry rag and rub the loose dirt off (skipping this step will let the dirt soak in when washed!). Place the shoes in the washing machine with detergent and Oxyclean on cold. Stuff with newspaper to prevent shrinking and let dry for two days.