How to clean white Crocs with Dawn Powerwash

I’ve had the same pair of white Crocs for the last five years, and every time I wear them, people ask me if they’re new.

People are even more surprised when they learn I wear my Crocs to Disney World every time I go. And yet, they’re still clean!

There’s only one product I trust to clean my Crocs, and you might already have it in your kitchen. My secret weapon is Dawn Powerwash.

Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray

$5 at Amazon

Removes 99% of grease and grime in half the time of non-concentrated Dawn. Powerwash has 3 cleaning boosters not found in traditional dish soaps. It has the power of an overnight soak in minutes, with suds that activate on contact, eliminating the need for water until rinsing.

How to clean white Crocs

I love a white shoe. I have a pair of bright white HOKA Bondi 9 sneakers. I’ve got my beloved white Crocs that I personalized with some Lilo & Stitch Jibbitz. I’ve even have a pair of white Dr. Scholl’s Time Out sneakers in my cart at this very moment. I might have a shoe problem, okay?

But liking white shoes is hard because keeping them clean can be a pain. Not my Crocs, though! Discovering that the Dawn Powerwash I already owned for cleaning my dishes worked on my Crocs was an absolute game-changer.

I’m sure I could use regular Dawn dish soap, but I bet that would require a lot more scrubbing. This isn’t even subjective; it’s been reported that Powerwash is quite different than traditional Dawn dish soap. There was a Procter & Gamble study that found Powerwash removes 99% of grease 50% faster and that Powerwash also cleans 5X faster than standard, non-concentrated Dawn dish soap. That is because the spray contains special cleaning boosters that aren’t in traditional dish soap. These boosters then activate suds on contact, and can be used for an “overnight soak” effect in minutes.

Classic Clog

$50

It’s the iconic clog that started a comfort revolution around the world! The irreverent go-to comfort shoe that you’re sure to fall deeper in love with day after day. Crocs Classic Clogs offer lightweight Iconic Crocs Comfort™, a color for every personality, and an ongoing invitation to be comfortable in your own shoes.

4 steps for cleaning Crocs

I keep my Crocs bright white with just a few simple steps.

1. Spray them with Dawn Powerwash
2. Scrub any areas that are dirtier with a toothbrush or scrub brush
3. Spray a tiny bit more of the Powerwash, then let it sit for 15 minutes
4. Rinse

After I’ve rinsed them off, I always set them out in a sunny area to dry. Since they’re Crocs, they dry in about 10 minutes.

I’ve gotten my Crocs muddy while walking my dog. I’ve spilled soda on them. I’ve gotten scuff marks from walking. You’d never be able to tell looking at them. The only sign that these aren’t new Crocs would be the bottoms, not because they are dirty, but because the tread has slowly begun to wear down.

Like I said, I’ve had them for half a decade now. Plus, I’ve walked 20,000+ steps in Disney World in them. So, a little wear and tear is expected, but the color remains the same.