How To Clean Shoes Reddit

2nd pass is to repeat the first but in depth.

How to clean shoes reddit. If your shoes need extra attention deep clean them. Prior to conditioning make sure the leather is clean. Find a clean rag and a cup of water. Your gonna wanna do this 2 3 times at least. You could probably also use some talcum powder baby powder after climbing to absorb moisture.

Applying any oil or wax based product over dirt causes the dirt to be trapped leading to long term deterioration. Put your shoes insoles and laces in the washing machine along with any towels you want to add to the load. Wet the rag and squeeze to remove excess water. Socks work best find an iron. Fill up your sink with warm water and some laundry detergent then soak your shoes.

Shake the loose water. Use cold or warm water and little to no spin. Come back to the shoe at least every hour or two. According to reddit users using a toothbrush can help remove any dirt that s built up. I recommend a cool place with some kind of circulation.

Then after they look. Take your clean and dry suede brush and brush from top to bottom very lightly with zero pressure. First pass should get all the dirt off the bottoms. Only wash the uppers if they show any signs of dirt. Wash the shoes insoles and laces using the gentle cycle.

Do this by dipping your brush into hot water and then pouring some cleaning solution on to it. Room temperature water and a pinch of laundry detergent goes a long way. Just sprinkle a bit in there and then spread it all around the insides. Set the heat to medium. Get yourself a good horsehair brush.