The warm water will help break down the dirt, and a mild soap will ensure your Crocs aren’t damaged by harsh chemicals. If your Crocs are really dirty, or if you have white Crocs, you can add bleach to the water by filling up the bleach container’s cap with bleach and mixing it into the water.

You can use pretty much any kind of soap for this. [4] X Expert Source Penny SimmonsShoe Care Specialist Expert Interview. 19 November 2020.

Use a toothbrush to get inside the vent holes or other places you can’t easily reach. Only use this toothbrush for household cleaning.

Mr. Clean Magic Erasers and generic magic erasers can be bought at most drug stores, grocery stores, or superstores. If you can’t find one in stores, order one online.

If letting your Crocs air dry, don’t leave them out in the sun for more than a few hours — heat can cause damage.

Cornmeal, dry oatmeal, and wheat germ are all useful absorbent powders with neutral colors that will match most linings. If your Crocs have a dyed lining, salt or baking soda are good absorbents.

Salt won’t stick to the lining as easily as the other powders, so sprinkle a little extra to make sure it can do its job.

To fluff your lining back up, you can use a wire wool brush. Make sure to brush it in one direction to prevent the sheepskin from curling.

The sheepskin will take 1-2 days to dry. To help remove dirt, move the sheepskin around in the shampoo and water while it’s soaking.

Use any type of mild soap, including detergent, dish soap, or even hand soap. Using a mild soap will ensure the canvas isn’t damaged by harsh chemicals. Whether the water is cold or warm is up to you, just don’t use water that’s super hot so as not to harm the canvas.

Don’t scrub over labels or print on the shoes to prevent them from coming off.

Wringing the cloth or sponge out is important — you don’t want the shoes to become soaking wet after they’ve been cleaned. You can also use the cloth or sponge to wipe dirt off of the rubber soles, if necessary.

Don’t leave the shoes out in the sun — this will cause the dyed fabric to lose its color.