Q&A for How to Clean Sneakers

Absolutely, although how you clean your shoes depends on the material your shoes are made of. For suede, you'd want a suede brush. Leather should typically be brushed with a soft-bristled brush or a toothbrush. You can actually throw some sneakers and tennis shoes in the washing machine if the tag says they're machine washable, although some brands need to be cleaned by hand. For canvas shoes, dip a clean cloth in water and mild detergent to blot stains and dirt away.

Use an old toothbrush and soap. Scrub gently at first, increasing in severity as the soap lathers.

Follow the manufacturer's directions; soaking might do damage to the fabric or the adhesives of the shoes. You can still scrub the outer soles and clean removable insoles.

You can, but it wouldn't be necessary.

Mix some water with some drops of liquid detergent and a little baking soda until you've created a paste. Use the paste for cleaning the inside of your shoes. It will clean and remove odors.

If you leave your shoes outside to dry, it will take 1-3 days. Check on them occasionally, and make sure you don't leave them somewhere they could get rained on.

It is best to only use nail polish remover for Sharpie or any other marker stain on the shoe. It should be fine on the soles of a white shoe, just try to keep it on the sole of the shoe.