How to Clean Tennis Shoes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove any dirt or mud clumps from your shoes with a stiff brush.

   If you can’t do this outside, hold the shoes over an old newspaper or a wastebasket to brush off the dirt.
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   Step 2: Remove gum and pebbles from the soles of the shoes with a flat blade knife and tweezers.

   , It is easier to dry unlaced shoes, and the laces don’t always get completely clean if you leave them laced in the shoes. ,, The sink should be large enough to accommodate both shoes. ,,, There is no need to scrub the inside of your shoes; the water and detergent will remove surface dirt while the shoes soak. ,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Remove the laces.

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   Step 4: Remove your insoles if you use them.

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   Step 5: Fill a sink with tepid water.

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   Step 6: Add several capfuls of dish detergent to the water and mix the water with your hand to dissolve the soap.

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   Step 7: Fully immerse the tennis shoes in the sudsy water and let them soak for at least one hour.

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   Step 8: Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub the shoes.

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   Step 9: Drain the soapy water and refill your sink with clear water.

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    Step 10: Immerse the shoes into the clean water and swish them around to remove the soap.

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    Step 11: Rinse the shoes again under the tap as you drain the sudsy water from the sink.

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    Step 12: Blot sneakers with a towel to absorb excess water.

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    Step 13: Dry them in the sun if possible; otherwise

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    Step 14: let your tennis shoes air dry naturally.

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    Step 15: Let the insoles dry separately before reinserting them.

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