Q&A for How to Clean Athletic Shoes

First, make sure that there isn't any dirt or mud on your shoes before drying them. If there is mud or dirt, hose your shoes down or hold them under a sink until the dirt or mud washes away. Then, crumple up some newspaper and shove it inside your shoes. Let them air out in a well-ventilated area or set them next to a fan. Whenever the newspaper gets damp, replace it to ensure your shoes keep drying out.

Try sprinkling some baking soda into shoes. Shake the shoes to let it go throughout the inner shoe. Let it sit overnight. Next day, shake each shoe out, outside. Holding them at the heel, slap the soles together. Your shoes should have a fresher smell.

Use dishwashing detergent ,warm water, an old toothbrush, and paper towels. Wipe down the fabric with a dry paper towel to remove any loose surface soil. In a small bowl, mix one teaspoon of dishwashing liquid in two cups of warm water. Working on a small section at a time, dip the toothbrush in the soapy solution and lightly scrub the fabric.

Scrub them using a lint, free soft clean cloth dipped in warm water and mild soap.