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Can you machine wash your sneakers? Australian experts say yes

Can you machine wash your sneakers? Australian experts say yes

By Catherine Spiteri in Jul 17, 2026

Australian experts at RMIT and CHOICE confirm you can machine wash most sneakers: cold, gentle, low spin, air dry. Leather and suede stay out.

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Should I Clean My Sneakers Myself or Use a Service?

Should I Clean My Sneakers Myself or Use a Service?

By Catherine Spiteri in Jul 12, 2026

Clean canvas and mesh sneakers yourself; use a service for leather, suede and restoration. Match the method to the material, problem and value.

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How to clean Jordans to look brand new: a careful Australian guide

How to clean Jordans to look brand new: a careful Australian guide

By Catherine Spiteri in Jul 12, 2026

Clean Jordans to look new by material: mild soap on textile, cleaner on leather, dry brush on suede, gentle paste on the midsole. No bleach, no dryer. AU guide.

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What tools do I need to clean shoes properly? The complete Australian kit

What tools do I need to clean shoes properly? The complete Australian kit

By Catherine Spiteri in Jul 12, 2026

The tools to clean shoes properly: a soft brush, microfibre cloth, mild detergent, shoe trees and a wash bag. Match the tool to the material. Honest AU kit.

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Can I Use Dish Soap to Clean My Sneakers?

Can I Use Dish Soap to Clean My Sneakers?

By Catherine Spiteri in Jul 8, 2026

It is the most reached-for bottle under the sink, and the question is fair: if dish soap cuts grease off a frying pan, surely it can lift dirt off a...

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How to Remove Stubborn Stains From Sneakers

How to Remove Stubborn Stains From Sneakers

By Catherine Spiteri in Jul 8, 2026

By Catherine Spiteri, Founder, Mudroom Co. Published 22 June 2026. Grass, mud, coffee, oil, that one mark you cannot name. A stubborn stain on a good pair of sneakers is...

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How to clean white sneakers at home like a professional

How to clean white sneakers at home like a professional

By Catherine Spiteri in Jun 21, 2026

Clean white sneakers at home: dry-brush, then a mild detergent and a baking soda paste, blot not scrub, air dry. No bleach, no dryer. Honest AU guide.

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