How to Clean and Care for Sneakers

If you’ve ever noticed that your well-loved sneakers are bringing down your outfit due to scuffs, dirt, grime or other signs of wear, don’t think about replacing your shoe just yet – it could be time to invest in a shoe cleaning kit! This before and after picture is what my husband’s shoes looked like pre and post treatment of the Jason Mark Shoe Cleaning Essentials Kit. I opted to also replace the laces with new ones, but you could always wash the existing laces if they’re dirty but not worn. While it may sound tedious, the right products make the process nearly effortless with a simple brush-solution scrub down akin to the time it takes to brush one’s teeth. Products like Jason Markk on-the-go quick wipes make the process all the more simple, and protective stain and water-repellent sprays minimize future messes for even easier sneaker care and cleanup.

Sneaker care goes beyond the obvious of keeping your look great head-to-toe; it’s also about maintaining the longevity of your shoe, and extending the resale viability on collectible and high-value shoes. Here you’ll find my list of fantastic sneaker and shoe care products, as well as the top sneaker styles to buy in 2024 for women and men. Shop sneaker care and the sneaker essentials shoe edit below.

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Here’s yet another example of the Jason Markk Cleaning kit on my own shoes. I didn’t get the before shot, but as you can see they look completely refreshed post-clean!

My shoes after cleaning with the Jason Markk Deep Cleaning Solution and brush kit.

Sneaker Care and Cleaning Essentials

The Jason Markk Deep Cleaning Solution is described as a premium cleaning solution safe to use on all colors and materials including leather, suede, nubuck, canvas, vinyl, rubber, cotton mesh, white shoes etc.
The Jason Markk Essential Standard Brush is best suited for tough materials like leather, canvas, rubber, and vinyl. For more delicate materials, The Jason Markk Premium Shoe Cleaning Brush with softer hog bristles is recommended.
I love the quick wipes for on-the-go treatment ESPECIALLY useful while traveling. The stain repellent spray and leather care kit are great preemptive efforts for the longevity of your sneakers.

HYPEBEAST has a great tutorial for how to clean sneakers with the Jason Markk kit, and can be watched here: