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Hand-Clean Fabric Sneakers in Six Steps

Dry-brush mesh or canvas sneakers, gently wipe with diluted mild soap, and air-dry fully. Leather and suede need different care.

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Nike's general shoe-care advice recommends gentle hand-cleaning and air drying, not machine washing. These steps apply to textile shoes that tolerate light wet cleaning; always follow the maker's label.

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1. Check the label: Use this method only on mesh or canvas that tolerates light wet cleaning. Follow separate manufacturer instructions for leather, suede, nubuck and specialty finishes.
2. Remove laces and dry-brush: Clear loose dirt from soles and uppers with a soft dry brush. Let wet mud dry before brushing.
3. Mix a mild solution: Add a little mild soap or detergent to cool or lukewarm water. Avoid hot water and bleach; patch-test an inconspicuous area.
4. Clean separately: Brush soles gently and wipe textile uppers following the fabric direction. Do not soak. Lift leftover soap with a slightly damp soft cloth.
5. Handle laces and insoles: Hand-wash and rinse the laces. Remove and wipe insoles only when the maker allows it; dry them fully.
6. Air-dry in shade: Preserve shape with clean cloth or a shoe tree. Leave in a ventilated shaded area at room temperature. Avoid dryers, heaters and direct sunlight; check the inside is fully dry.

NikeHow to Clean Your Shoes in 6 Easy Steps ↗Nike official guide: dry brush, dilute mild solution, hand-clean laces and shoes, blot textile uppers and air-dry at room temperature; machine washing not recommended.NikeHow to Clean Mesh Shoes ↗Nike mesh instructions: gentle low-strength soap, brush in knit direction, avoid hot water and harsh chemicals, air dry.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Sneakers .jpg ↗Generic sneakers photo by Kid Keen 47 under CC BY-SA 4.0; manufacturer not represented as Nike.Wikimedia CommonsCommons reuse technical and hotlink policy ↗Hotlinking allowed, but original file license and credit conditions must be independently met.

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