Have you ever cleaned your sneakers or tennis shoes?

If not, you should and here's why.

First of all, it's gross to wear dirty sneakers. Plus, they smell bad.

Here's another reason to clean them regularly: they'll last longer.

Start the cleaning by giving your tennis shoes a good brushing.

This helps you remove any dirt that make have caked on them.

After that you can use a towel to wipe them down.

Some canvas shoes can go in the washing machine, such as Keds or Converse.

However, running shoes with thick soles must always be hand cleaned.

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