You can easily clean your Nike slides at home. All you need is a soft bristle brush, a plastic tub, some common household items, and 30 minutes of your time.

Grab your Nike slides and follow the guide below to make them look brand new again.

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The Nike slide is an iconic shoe used by millions around the globe. With a slim but signature silhouette, Nike slides are incredibly useful. Unfortunately, it is easy for Nike slides to get dirty even after a few quick uses. Luckily, learning how to clean Nike slides is simple.

How Do You Clean Nike Slides At Home?

Whenever you clean Nike slides, use a soft brush to agitate the dirt. This will always produce a better result than harsh chemicals and will help preserve the slides
Nike slides are made of a soft plastic. In order to not damage the shoe while cleaning, we recommend using a microfiber cloth to wipe them down after agitating the dirt with a brush.
You should have a routine set in place to deep clean your Nike Slides depending on how frequently you wear them. Typically once per month works well. That way, cleaning is easier, faster, and gives the shoe a longer life.

The following steps will aid you in the deep cleaning process of your Nike Slides and restore them to like-new condition. This process will help your shoes last longer and look better. Be sure to follow the full guide below to keep your Nike Slides looking fresh!

What You Need:

Running Water
Plastic Tub
A Soft Bristle Brush
Dawn Dish Soap
Microfiber Cloth

Steps to Cleaning Dirty Nike Slides at Home

First, take your Slides outside and gently hit them together to knock off a large amount of sediment and debris.
Pour a small amount of water onto your Slides and using a soft bristle brush, agitate the entire shoe from the front to the back.
Next, put a cup of water into your plastic tub along with a few drops of dish soap, and mix them together. Using the soft bristle brush from earlier, cover the shoes in the soapy water. Proceed to scrub the Nike Slides in small circular motions, removing as much dirt and debris as possible.
If your brush gets dirty, rinse the brush and continue scrubbing.
Once all the dirt has been agitated, use a microfiber towel to wipe away all excess dirt.
Rinse the shoes a final time and dry them with a towel. Allow the Slides to air dry if necessary.

At this point, your Nike Slides should be looking new or close to new again. If you are looking for more instruction, check out this video below:

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How to Remove Creases from Nike Slides

This is a common problem with Nike Slides. Many people report small creases on the sides of their Slides and struggle to remove them.

While you are cleaning your slides, it might make sense to tackle any crease as well.

While it can be hard to remove creases perfectly, this is the most effective method.

Step 1: Take a towel and get it damp with hot water.
Step 2: Take the towel and hold it on the area where there are creases on your Nike Slides.
Step 3: Heat up a cloth iron and hold the iron on top of the towel for a few seconds at a time. Be careful not to hold it there too long, but this will create a steaming effect that should remove some of the creases on the sides of the Slides.
Step 4: While you may not be able to remove every crease, this will drastically improve the look of your Nike Slides.

With some consistency, you can use these methods to extend the life of your Nike Slides and keep them looking as new as the day you got them. If you have other shoes that need to be cleaned, you may be interested in our other guides on How To Clean Air Force Ones At Home.