- Scrub your foam or canvas Crocs with water, soap, and a scrub brush. Use a Magic Eraser to remove tough stains, then let them air dry.
- Rub your fuzzy Crocs lining with a rag soaked in warm water and mild soap. Remove odors by sprinkling baking soda inside them and leaving it for 3-4 hours.
- Clean leather Crocs by wiping them off with a dampened cloth. Use a dry, soft brush to remove dirt and debris on suede or wool Crocs.
Cleaning Foam Crocs
Rinse and scrub your Crocs with mild soap and water. Rinse away and loose debris under a cool tap, then scrub your Crocs inside and out with a sponge dampened with cool water and mild dish soap, rinsing them periodically.Shoe care specialist Penny Simmons says to “take a toothbrush, [a] bit of water, and some soap, and give it a good scrubbing,” especially on hard-to-reach spots, and that any sort of mild soap will work.Let your Crocs soak in a bucket filled with a few pumps of dish soap and cool water for 10-20 minutes to loosen caked-on grime.Or, simply run foam Crocs through the washing machine on a cold, delicate cycle. Avoid hot water, which can shrink Crocs.
Remove stains with a Magic Eraser or a baking soda paste. Scrub dirt or grass stains with a dampened Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. For more stubborn stains, like paint or oil, scrub a paste made with 2 parts of baking soda and 1 part of water into the stain with a damp sponge, then rinse it away.Or, dampen a paper towel or rag with rubbing alcohol and gently rub the stain to remove things like ink, paint, or permanent marker.Avoid treating stains with bleach, which might damage or discolor your Crocs.
Rinse the shoes under cool water and let them air dry completely. Give the Crocs a final rinse under cool water, then let them air dry for 1-2 hours near an open window or a fan, but out of direct sunlight. Then, you’re ready to wear your clean, fresh Crocs! Avoid drying Crocs in a clothes dryer, as extreme heat can damage or warp them.
Washing Fuzzy Linings
Sprinkle baking soda inside the Crocs to absorb any odors. Pour 1 tsp (6 g) of baking soda into each Croc and gently shake them to distribute the powder. Let them sit for 3 hours as the baking soda absorbs odors, then tap the baking soda out over a trash can.This also works as a quick overnight odor remover, if you’d rather skip a more thorough wash.
Wash the Crocs and linings with warm, soapy water. Use a sponge or rag to scrub the outside and inside of your Crocs with the soapy water, then rinse them off. After, rinse the Crocs under warm water.Or, toss the Crocs in the washing machine and run a cool, delicate cycle.To preserve the softness of the lining, opt to have your Crocs dry-cleaned, instead.
Air-dry the Crocs for 1-2 days, then fluff them with a comb. Set your Crocs in a well-ventilated area that’s out of direct sunlight to air dry for 24-48 hours. Then, take a comb or an old toothbrush and gently stroke the lining to restore its comfy fluff.
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