4 steps for shoe cleaning
Step 1: Shoe classification
There are many types of shoe upper materials that cannot all be cleaned in the same way, so it is necessary to classify them first. Divide canvas shoes and fabric sports shoes into one category, synthetic leather sports shoes and sneakers into one category, and leather shoes also into one category.
Step 2: Wash shoelaces and insoles
Prepare a basin of clean water and pour in laundry detergent. Soak the shoelaces and insoles in laundry detergent water for half an hour. Next, use a laundry brush to remove any dirt from the shoelaces and insoles, and rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Step 3: Clean the shoe upper
Unless the shoes are very dirty, it is not recommended to soak them in water, otherwise the rubber or air cushion on the sole of the shoes can easily harden and damage. There are three different cleaning methods based on the material.
1. Cloth shoes. Use a laundry brush or an unused toothbrush dipped in laundry d…