How To Clean Stained Crocs And Make Them Look New

Are you tired of seeing unsightly stains tarnishing the appearance of your beloved Crocs? Don’t worry anymore! In this article, we’ll walk you through an ultimate guide on how to clean stained Crocs to effectively banish those stubborn marks and restore your Crocs to their pristine condition. Say goodbye to the frustration of stained footwear as we unveil the secrets to keeping your Crocs looking fresh and clean.

Stains are inevitable when it comes to wearing Crocs, especially when enjoying outdoor activities. These stains can quickly mar the appearance of your favorite footwear and It is more serious for white Crocs. There are some common types of stains that can be mentioned are grass stains, mud & dirt stains, food & drink stains, oil & grease stains, paint stains, and ink stains. With our simple guide, these stains are almost removed.

Gather Supplies 

• Mild detergent
• Banking soda
• White Vinegar
• Soft brush or toothbrush
• Rubbing alcohol
• Clorox bleach bathroom cleaner
• Sponge or microfiber
• Gloves
• Towel

*Note: For each types of stains, we’ll use different materials to treat it.

Cleaning Stained Crocs Instructions 

1. Initial cleaning

Step 1: Rinse the Crocs with warm water to remove any loose dirt or debris.
Step 2: Prepare a soapy solution. Mix some drops of mild detergent with warm water to create the soapy solution in a basin
Step 3: Scrub the Crocs. Use the soft brush dipped into soapy water to gently scrub the entire surface and focus on stained areas.
Step 4: Rinse the Crocs with warm water to remove the soap.

2. Removing Specific Stain

Grass stains

For this type of stain, we’ll use soda and vinegar to clean grass stains off Crocs.

• Banking soda paste: What we need to do is creating a paste of baking soda and small amount of water. After that, apply the paste on the stained areas and let it sit for 10-15 minutes, and rinse with clean water.
• Scrub with vinegar: Dip the brush into white vinegar and scrub the areas with baking soda paste. Finally, rinse the Crocs with clean water.

Mud & dirt stains

It can be said that this stain can be easily cleaned with a soapy solution and scrubbing, for tougher stains, you should add baking soda paste while scrubbing the Crocs.

Food & Drink stains

Food and drink stains can be caused by tomato sauce, ketchup, or any kinds of sauce of drink on you dinning table. They’re a bit stubborn, therefore we should use a bit of harsh detergent to wash to Crocs. Here we will use Clorox bath bleach cleaner.
Apply a small amount of the cleaner to the stained areas and let it sit for about 4-5 minutes before scrubbing. Then rinse the Crocs with water.
But be cautious, this method should be used only to clean stained white Crocs, if using it for colored Crocs can cause discoloration.

Ink Stains

Using rubbing alcohol to deal with stains on Crocs can give you amazing results.
Dad a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a cloth or sponge and gently rub the ink stains. Finally, rinse your Crocs thoroughly with clean water.

Oil and grease stains

Sprinkle banking soda powder directly onto the stain areas to absorb the oil. Then, let it sit for a few minutes gently scrub it with soapy solution, and rinse with clean water.

Paint stains

For Crocs with paint stains, the best way to remove the dirt is using nail polish remover. Please use a small amount of acetone-based nail polish remover on the cloth to rub the paint stains.

3. Final cleaning

• Inspect for remaining stains: Check your classic white Crocs for remaining stains and repeat the appropriate cleaning treatment if necessary.
• Final rinse: Rinse the Crocs thoroughly with warm water to ensure all cleaning agents are removed.

4. Drying

• Dry with a cloth: Pat the Crocs dry with a microfiber cloth or a clean towel.
• Air dry: Allow the Crocs to air dry completely in a cool, shaded area. Avoid direct sunlight or high heat, as it can cause the material to warp.

Additional tips for the results

1. Spot test: Before applying cleaning agents such as rubbing alcohol, Clorox bath bleach cleaner, vinegar, or nail polish remover, do a spot test on a small and inconspicuous area to ensure that when applying on the Crocs doesn’t cause discoloration or damage
2. Avoid bleach: avoid using bleach on colored Crocs as it can cause discoloration and damage to the material.

Wrapping Up

In short, to clean stained Crocs effectively, you should have the right method and cleaning agents. We hope that, after reading this secret to remove stains from your Crocs shoes, you’ll find this cleaning work is no more challenging at all.
Happy Cleaning!