Luckily there’s a way to keep them fresh and stain-free without compromising your shoes.

Meet the Expert

Mary Gagliardi, a.k.a.

Laundry, is Cloroxs in-house scientist and cleaning expert.

How to clean hey dudes

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She has over twelve years of research in stain removal and laundry product testing.

Run a delicate cycle to prevent warping and shrinking.

Use a magic eraser on stubborn marks and lighter stains.

Materials needed to clean Hey Dudes

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Apply a commercial, leather, suede, or wool cleaner to tougher stainsdepending on the material.

Gently scrub the uppers and midsoles using a nylon brush and rinse carefully.

Remove the inserts and allow them to air dry overnight.

Removing insoles from Hey Dudes

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Hey Dudes should never be placed in a tumble dryer.

The high heat and excessive tumbling can damage the components of the shoes.

The powder can be shaken out the next morning.

Washing Hey Dudes on a delicate cycle

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Alternatively, stuff a scented dryer sheet in each shoe and let them rest overnight.

Wearing socks with Hey Dudes is a personal choice, but many say they are more comfortable without them.

Allowing Hey Dudes to air dry

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Washing the Hey Dudes in soapy water

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Brushing suede Hey Dudes with a soft bristle brush

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