Dr. Dry Shoe Cleaning: Step Into Clean, Step Into Confidence

Shoes are more than just accessories — they represent your style, confidence, and hygiene. But over time, shoes accumulate dirt, sweat, stains, odor, and bacteria, making even the best pair look worn-out. At Dr. Dry Laundry, we bring them back to life with our professional shoe cleaning and restoration service, designed for all shoe types and materials.

Why Shoe Cleaning Is Essential

From leather formals to your everyday sneakers, shoes go through:

Dust and mud accumulation
Sweat buildup and odor
Stains from spills or rain
Sole wear and fungus growth
Color fading and fabric dullness

Washing them at home often damages the shape or fabric. That’s why you need the Dr. Dry touch — where expertise, safe chemicals, and restoration come together.

Types of Shoes We Clean

✅ Sneakers & Running Shoes
✅ Formal Leather Shoes
✅ Suede & Nubuck Shoes
✅ Loafers, Boots & High-tops
✅ Heels & Sandals
✅ School & Sports Shoes

Our Shoe Cleaning Process at Dr. Dry

🔹 1. Material Assessment & Inspection

We identify the material (leather, mesh, canvas, suede, etc.) and examine stains, tears, sole condition, and odor level. This helps us customize the cleaning method.

🔹 2. Dry Dusting & Surface Brushing

Shoes are first dry-brushed and vacuumed to remove surface dust, sand, and grime before applying moisture-based treatments.

🔹 3. Deep Cleaning with Safe Chemicals

Depending on the shoe material, we use the following agents:

Leather Shoes: Cleaned with Lexol pH-balanced leather cleaner or saddle soap to preserve shine and texture
Suede/Nubuck: Gently cleaned using suede shampoos and special suede erasers to maintain softness
Canvas/Mesh: Treated with oxygen-based detergents like Sodium percarbonate + mild surfactants
Rubber Soles & Laces: Scrubbed with isopropyl alcohol or baking soda paste to remove yellowing, stains, and odor

Each pair is handled individually, with no submerging or machine wash unless specifically suitable.

🔹 4. Deodorizing & Disinfection

To eliminate bacteria and odor:

Chlorhexidine solution – anti-bacterial treatment
Activated charcoal deodorizers – for long-lasting freshness
Essential oil sprays – lemon, tea tree, or mint-based options

🔹 5. Drying & Shape Retention

We use air blowers in controlled environments. Shoe trees or form inserts are placed to retain original shape during drying.

🔹 6. Final Finishing & Polishing

Leather shoes are conditioned and polished
White soles are brightened with whitening agents
Suede is brushed and softened

Optional: Waterproofing spray can be applied for long-term protection.