Shoe cleaning tips

[InSoMnIaK*]

I got a pair of rebok camo shoes, they are very dirty from dancing at Im funkin sorry and I want to keep them in good condition since they are the best shoes I have owend....

anyone got tips for cleaning them???

[DiamondDash2k]

use shout the spray, and scrub them with a brush.. it works well..

[rawb]

toothbrush, if they're all-white use a diluted bleach cleaner. if they aren't use clothes detergent. rubbing alcohol is good on the rubber and the scuffs. make sure you have oil-based leather treatment on the leather parts and some kind of waterproofing on the non-leather. laces can go through the laundry.

i know some people who put their shoes in a magnet bag and put them through the laundry but the idea scares the shit out of me. if you do that use cold cold cold water.

[miss.myra]

If your shoes are leather, I'd also reccomend giving your clean shoes a nice weekly (or even biweekly depending on the weather) spray with a shoe protector (protects from water, also keeps dirt, etc. from sticking around) . A big bottle will set you back about 8 dollars at a shoe store.

[KimmyCandy]

i used oxy clean on mine, along with that aldo shoe cleaning stuff after sorry and it got everything off.

[Mo...]

on my red stars i just use a damp cloth.. makes my shoes look new again w00t

[bebu*funfun]

its all about shoe shampoo with a toothbrush and the mesh gel brush that gets right into stained fabric. and waterproofing/stainproofing the shoe with an alcohol based shoe protector. i spray all my shoes so its all really easy to clean, keeps the stain on top of the fabric/leather, so it doesn't soak in. u only have to spray it every 3 weeks, and it actually works.

a few of my coworkers put their shoes in the dishwasher.. that ive never tried. and dirty rutty shoes i dont care about i usually just toss it into the wash on a low cycle.

now my question.. when reflectors get rubbed off..how in the world do u replace them. they must come out with a touch up paint or something.

[tahiti__treat]

throw them in the washer :).. it always works for my shoes! .. cept how to i get the mesh part clean?? that parts completely staind!

[BenGiovanni]

oxi clean...:)
thats why my shoes look brand new (except from the stained soft leather parts)

[TheDigitalPimp]

Everyone's talking about using a toothbrush... but what about toothpaste? I used toothpaste and a toothbrush on my nice white shoes.... Sparkling!!!

I mean it, it really works

[Courtney]

i just put them through the wash..
but i once ruined the insides of my favorite skate shoes,so maybe don't do it.

[bebu*funfun]

tahiti treat- there's a mesh cleaner at footlocker u can buy..its a blue gel cleaner and has a brush on the end that cleans the mesh. it works.

[tahiti__treat]

^thanx bev! :)

[mapleleaf4ever]

This reminded me that I have to clean up my pair of Vans...

[craz_e_blossom]

Originally Posted by DiamondDash2k

use shout the spray, and scrub them with a brush.. it works well..

I second that..