How to Clean, Wash, Deodorize Crocs and Rubber Sandals

Crocs and rubber sandals are great in the summer, but heat means sweat. Without proper washing, your Crocs or rubber sandals will begin to stink. Here's a quick how-to for effective cleaning.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Baking Soda
• Small Brush (or Toothbrush)
• Water

1. Soak ~ Combine 1/4 cup baking soda with sinkful of warm water. Soak Crocs or sandals for 10 minutes.

2. Scrub ~ Gently scrub Crocs or sandals inside and out. If dirt or grime does not come free easily, repeat soak and scrub again.

3. Rinse ~ Rinse Crocs or sandals with cold water. Rinse well to remove slippery baking soda residue.

4. Dry ~ Dry with paper towel or air dry.

Tips & Warnings

• For heavily soiled Crocs or sandals, process may need to be repeated.
• For easier cleaning (or brush free cleaning) soak and rinse daily.
• Never use detergent on Crocs or rubber sandals. This will cause corrosion.
• Never use heated air for drying Crocs or rubber sandals.
• Rinse thoroughly to remove slippery residue which may pose walking hazard.

[missforty]

on 7/8/2008 Thanks!

[Susanh]

on 6/30/2008 Wonderful! Thanks for the tips.

[Elizabethknows]

on 6/10/2008 Crocs I just got a pair thanks for the info :)

[pianistic]

on 6/9/2008 Good thinking and great idea for an article.

[psychonurse]

on 6/9/2008 Just timely! I was about to clean them with detergent! You saved my beloved Crocs--thanks!