Simple Steps To Clean Your Shoes

Shoes are meant to protect your feet and keep them clean. However, this means they can get dirty. The soles of your shoes are always on the ground, so they’re bound to pick up some things over time. All kinds of weird and wonderful things can get caught in your shoes, whether it’s chewing gum, rocks, mud, a piece of lego, or small stones.

The best way to clean the bottom of shoes will depend on the type of shoes you have, how dirty they are, and the materials you have on hand. Cleaning your shoes can also help prevent them from getting smelly.

Remove excess dirt

The first step when it comes to cleaning your shoes is getting rid of the excess dirt. Take them outside and hit the shoe soles together or against a wall to shake loose any loose dirt on the soles.

Then take a plastic knife, a key, or a toothbrush to get rid of any dirt clumps from the sole. The thinner the tool, the more you’ll be able to get into the crevices to scrape away dirt.

Soak your soles

If you have time to give your shoes a thorough cleaning, we’d recommend soaking the soles in some soapy water. You’ll need to make sure the water covers the soles only. Be careful not to get any water on the upper of your shoe, especially if they are suede. The soapy water will help soften the dirt, as well as break down any stains.

Scrub, scrub, scrub

Next, it’s time for you to start scrubbing the soles of your shoes with an old toothbrush or something similar. Dip the brush into the soapy water and scrub up and down the shoes.

You can also use a bigger brush (like a shoe brush). But the small head of the toothbrush can work its way into small areas and give you more control over the cleaning. 

Use a sneaker eraser

Using a sneaker eraser is a great way to clean the bottom of your shoes. A magic eraser can remove scuffs, spots, and stains with ease. This is a great shoe cleaning tool if you’re in a rush.

Take your shoes to a cobbler

If you don’t want to clean your shoes yourself, you can send them to your local cobbler. They are shoe cleaning experts, so they’ll be able to make your shoes look as good as new without any effort.

When it comes to figuring out how to clean shoe soles, there are plenty of things you can try. You can do a quick cleaning or spend a little more time on your shoes.