Sneakers andrunning shoesare classic standbys, great for everything from working out to dressing down an outfit.

Here’s how to wash yoursneaksto achieve that crisp, clean look with and without a washing machine.

And luckily, it’s not hard to do.

Sarah Regan

In fact, Lifford says she typically does use the machine for canvas and mesh shoes.

Here’s how it’s done:

Does the shoe’s material matter?

By and large, most sneakers are a combination of canvas, leather, and sometimes mesh material.

Instead, hand-wash the shoes and spot-clean as you go.

Lifford notes it’s best to do this using a cleaning solution specifically made for leather.

you’re able to either wash these by hand or in the machine.

The takeaway

Squeaky cleansneakersare a simple pleasure that can make your outfit feel that much fresher.