Dirt, stains and odors disappear quickly when you use the right tools. With the Hypedpair Sneaker Cleaning Kit — cleaning serum, brush and microfiber cloth — you can safely clean leather, suede, nubuck, mesh and textile. The serum is 99% natural and biodegradable, good for around 100 cleans. Order before 4:00 PM and you can start tomorrow. Looking for a complete set? Check our sneaker cleaning kits. Prefer to build your own? Discover our sneaker care products.
Step-by-step: clean sneakers
- Prep: knock off loose dirt. Remove laces and insoles. Clean the footbeds or replace the insoles.
- Clean laces: brush them out dry, then wash with lukewarm water and a drop of serum or mild soap. Yellowed or damaged? Replace with new shoelaces.
- Pre-dampen: wet the brush lightly. Apply a small amount of Hypedpair serum to the brush.
- Clean: brush the upper in circles. Work from clean to dirty areas. For mesh and textile, use short, light strokes; for leather, slightly firmer. Always be gentle on suede and nubuck with minimal pressure.
- Wipe off: remove foam and dirt with the microfiber cloth. Repeat on stubborn stains.
- Dry time: air dry out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
- Protect: lightly spray a clean, dry sneaker with a protective sneaker spray to repel water and dirt.
No time or prefer to outsource it? Schedule your sneaker cleaning and let the pros handle it.
Cleaning white sneakers
For white sneakers, clean gently and more often so discoloration can’t build up. Use the serum from the Cleaning Kit with controlled foam and wipe immediately with a clean cloth. Avoid bleach and harsh agents — they make leather porous and cause soles to yellow. Tackle yellow edges and midsoles with several short sessions and a clean microfiber cloth. See a light haze after drying? Repeat the process and finish with protective spray so dirt adheres less. Tip: store white sneakers in a dark, dry place to reduce yellowing.
Cleaning by material
Choose the right approach per material. It prevents damage and delivers the best results.
| Material | Approach | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Leather | Lightly dampen, brush briefly with the serum, wipe dry immediately. Avoid soaking and high heat. | Hypedpair brush, microfiber cloth |
| Suede | First brush up dry with upward strokes. Spot-treat with little serum and minimal pressure, then raise the nap again. | Suede set with brush and eraser |
| Nubuck | Gently brush in one direction. Clean sparingly — two short rounds are better than one wet session. | Suede brush, microfiber cloth |
| Mesh and textile | Apply foam to the brush, not directly to the shoe. Brush briefly and blot quickly to prevent rings. | Hypedpair brush, microfiber cloth |
Cleaning midsoles and edges
The midsole and white edges show dirt fastest. Use the serum on a slightly damp brush and work in small sections. Wipe in between so loosened dirt doesn’t re-attach. For outsole texture, a small detail brush or old toothbrush helps. Persistent scuffs? Treat locally, let sit briefly, then rub with a clean microfiber cloth.
Protect and maintain
Protect your sneakers after each clean with a sneaker spray. The invisible layer repels water and dirt on leather, suede, nubuck and canvas, so you clean intensively less often. Air out after wear, rotate pairs, and store dry and out of sunlight. Need it fast? Order before 4:00 PM — except Sunday — and get it tomorrow, with a 14-day return window. Looking for extra comfort or a better fit after drying? Consider heel pads.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the best way to clean sneakers?
Use a mild, material-safe cleaner such as the Hypedpair serum, a suitable brush and a microfiber cloth. Work from the upper to the soles, keep sessions short, and let air dry. Finish with protective spray for longer-lasting results.
What should you use to clean white sneakers?
A controlled-foaming cleaner that won’t cause yellowing. The Hypedpair Cleaning Kit is safe for white leather, mesh and textile. Work in small zones, wipe immediately, and avoid bleach or harsh degreasers.
Can I use baking soda or toothpaste?
Baking soda and toothpaste can be abrasive and may dull shine or affect color. For predictable, safe results, choose a sneaker-specific serum and a soft brush. If needed, repeat spot treatments instead of scrubbing harder.
Can you wash sneakers in the washing machine?
Only for robust canvas or textile and at your own risk. Leather, suede and nubuck don’t belong in the machine. Hand cleaning with the Cleaning Kit is safer and better preserves shape, color and glue bonds.
How do I make yellowed soles white again?
Discoloration from UV and oxidation is hard to reverse completely. Regular cleaning, multiple short sessions and consistent protection help visibly. Prevention — cleaning and protecting — works best against yellowing.
Want everything you need? Choose the Hypedpair Sneaker Cleaning Kit for cleaning, the Sneaker Spray for protection, and the Suede Set for delicate materials.
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