Clean Nike Sneakers

Got an awesome new pair of Nike sneakers a couple months ago? And now they look three years old? Fear not. Tears and discoloration notwithstanding, your Nikes can look like new with a few easy steps.

Steps

Cleaning Your Sneakers

1. Get rid of excess dirt. To avoid staining, this is best done as soon as possible after your shoes are exposed to dirt. Use a clean, soft-bristled toothbrush to gently clean the outsole.
   • If you want to really get in there, you can use small paintbrushes, screwdrivers, awls, or pieces from phone and glasses cleaning kits to clean out nooks and crannies.
2. Prepare some suds. Fill a sink with warm water, and mix in a little bit of laundry detergent. Don’t overdo it. You want a mildly soapy liquid.
   • If you are cleaning Nike Flyknits, use cold water, as hot water can damage the fabric. You should also use a mild cleanser like Jergens Mild or Purpose rather than laundry detergent, which has chemicals that could affect the dye in the Flyknit fabric.
3. Give your shoes a sponge bath. Using a sponge, microfiber cloth, or washcloth, gently scrub the dirty parts of your shoes. Don’t use too much liquid; you don’t want to get your shoes any wetter than you have to. Rinse the soap off the sponge, microfiber cloth, or washcloth with warm water, and use it to wipe the soap off your shoes.
4. Let them dry. Leave your shoes out to air dry in a well-ventilated room. You can put them in a sunny spot to speed up the process a bit, or use a blow dryer on the cold setting, but never put them in a dryer.
   • You can stuff your shoes with paper towels to help them keep their shape, but bear in mind that they will take longer to dry without any airflow.
   • Putting a tumble dryer fabric sheet in each shoe can help them dry faster, and freshen them up a bit.

Cleaning Your Insoles

1. Wet the insoles. Run them under got water until they are soaked through. Be gentle with them, particularly if parts of are peeling or damaged.
2. Scrub the insoles. Pour a bit of dishwashing liquid or laundry detergent onto the insoles. Scrub them gently, using a toothbrush or other small brush. If there is a label visible on the insoles, be especially careful scrubbing around it.
3. Rinse the insoles. Use cold water this time. Continue to be gentle, but make sure you get all the soap out.
4. Dry the insoles. Lay out a towel and place them on top of it. Fold the rest of the towel over them and press down to dry. Pat as much water dry as possible. Lay the insoles out to dry in a well-ventilated room, or in front of a fan.

Keeping Your Sneakers Clean On the Go

1. Carry baby wipes. If you want to keep them looking new, it is best to get dirt off your shoes as soon as you get it on them. Baby wipes are very gentle, and will help you remove grime from your sneakers quickly and easily.
2. Carry pencils. A pencil eraser is very handy for getting rid of scratches and scuffs on the rubbery parts of your shoes. Simply rub the eraser on the mark on your shoe the same way you would rub a misspelled word on a piece of paper.
3. Buy inserts. There are stiff paper and cardboard inserts you can buy to put in your shoes when you are not wearing them. This will ensure that the shoes keep their shape, and don’t warp while they’re off your feet. These are especially handy when your shoes get wet.
4. Replace your laces. Nothing freshens up a pair of sneakers like new laces. Getting a sparkling new pair to replace a worn-out one can make a well-cared for pair of sneakers look fresh out of the box.

Sources and Citations

• Videos provided by Clean My Space

See also

• Remove Dye from Suede Shoes
• Clean Flats
• Scuff Up New Shoes
• Clean Wrestling Shoes
• Scuff Up Boots
• Re‐Ice Shoe Soles
• Clean Muddy Shoes
• Clean Hiking Boots
• Clean Shoe Insoles
• Clean White Converse

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