Those who own Crocs love them mainly for their comfort, and also maybe for their cute, unique designs. Another factor which helped my decision of buying my first Crocs was that they looked pretty easy to clean. Crocs were the kind of shoes you wouldn't care too much to get them dirty, as they were meant for the more casual, outdoor occasions.
I now have two Crocs - one cotton candy (light pink) Malindi, and one espresso/plum Lily. The first I've bought about a year ago and have cleaned once before, the second has yet to undergo a shower.
The first time I cleaned the Malindi I used shampoo; why I chose shampoo in the first place, I don't remember - maybe it was because I liked the smell and wanted to have the fragrance stick to my shoes (yes, quite absurd). That cleaning session has been many months ago. Since then I have used it extensively, and have dirtied it to the point that I couldn't resist wearing it like that anymore. Cotton candy is a light enough color for the stain marks to be easily noticeable.
So today was my second Crocs cleaning experience. And shampoo is not my choice of cleaning agent this time. I remember vaguely a friend (and Crocs fanatic) telling me that what works best is detergent. She described how it easily takes away dirt and stains... leaving the shoes looking new and shiny.
I now have two Crocs - one cotton candy (light pink) Malindi, and one espresso/plum Lily. The first I've bought about a year ago and have cleaned once before, the second has yet to undergo a shower.
The first time I cleaned the Malindi I used shampoo; why I chose shampoo in the first place, I don't remember - maybe it was because I liked the smell and wanted to have the fragrance stick to my shoes (yes, quite absurd). That cleaning session has been many months ago. Since then I have used it extensively, and have dirtied it to the point that I couldn't resist wearing it like that anymore. Cotton candy is a light enough color for the stain marks to be easily noticeable.
So today was my second Crocs cleaning experience. And shampoo is not my choice of cleaning agent this time. I remember vaguely a friend (and Crocs fanatic) telling me that what works best is detergent. She described how it easily takes away dirt and stains... leaving the shoes looking new and shiny.
I took about half a cup of detergent and started cleaning my Crocs. I sprayed water over it, put some detergent on it, and started rubbing with my hands. Perhaps that wasn't the best idea - using some kind of sponge or cloth would've probably helped, but I went ahead with my hands. And in seconds, with very little scrubbing, it was clear that the detergent was doing its job. Stains in the insides of my shoe started coming off. Greatly encouraged, I continued rubbing the outsides of the shoe lightly, and then worked my way with the other shoe.In less than ten minutes, I was holding a pair of almost spotless Malindi; it looked almost brand new. I honestly couldn't remember that the actual color of the shoe was this light. Wearing them the next time would certainly feel much more pleasant.
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