Suede Shoes

• 1). Remove the laces from the shoes before cleaning. Dirty shoe laces can be washed in the washing machine on a regular setting with mild detergent and either air-dried or dried in a low setting in the clothes dryer.
  
  
• 2). Apply a small amount of suede cleaner on a soft clean cloth and wipe in circular motions on the shoe. Use the smallest possible amount of cleaner so as not to saturate the fabric.
  
  
• 3). Allow to air-dry and then brush the fabric with a small, soft-bristled brush to restore the texture of the suede. Replace the laces in the shoes.
  
  

Canvas Shoes

• 1). Remove the laces and clean as described in Step 1 above. Clean canvas shoes by filling a small bowl with warm water and a drop or two of dish-washing detergent. Dip a small clean cloth in the liquid and then wipe in a circular motion on the shoes. This will remove most of the dirt and stains.
  
  
• 2). If the spot-washing method did not clean the shoes to your satisfaction, wash the shoes in the washing machine on the gentle cycle with a gentle detergent such as baby detergent or a detergent meant for delicates, such as Woolite.
  
  
• 3). Air-dry the shoes until they are completely dry and then tumble them in the dryer for five minutes on a low setting to soften the fabric.
  
  
• 4). Alternatively, set a drying rack in the clothes dryer if you wish to dry the shoes in the dryer. Set the dryer on a low setting for delicate items and monitor the shoes as they dry. Dry them until still slightly damp and then remove them from the dryer to finish air-drying to prevent shrinkage. Replace the laces in the shoes.