These cleaning steps will work for off-brands, as well.

For shoes worn only occasionally, give them a good cleaning at least once per season andspot-cleanany specific stains.

For Crocs worn daily, more frequent cleaning will keep them looking their best and smelling fresh.

Multiple pairs of Crocs on a shoe rack

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They should be cleaned weekly to prevent odors from developing or when there is visible soil on the shoes.

Buff to a shiny finish.

For patent leather uppers, wipe with a damp microfiber cloth or use a commercialpatent leather cleaner.

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Do not use alcohol or other solvents to clean the leather as they will dull the finish.

Spot Clean Stains

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Tips to Keep Your Crocs Looking Their Best

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Materials for cleaning Crocs

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Excess soil on crocs

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Handwashing Crocs in a dish pan

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Letting Crocs air dry

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Removing excess soil from fleece-lined Crocs

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Cleaning the interior lining of fleece crocs

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Letting fleece-lined Crocs air dry

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Wiping away dust and dirt on leather Crocs

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Polishing leather Crocs after cleaning

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Brushing dirt off of canvas Crocs

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Spot cleaning canvas Crocs

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Spraying waterproofing spray on canvas Crocs

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