{"id":11693,"date":"2024-01-12T14:02:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T22:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=11693"},"modified":"2024-02-29T14:06:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T22:06:16","slug":"how-to-clean-orthotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-orthotics\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean Orthotic Insoles Effectively"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you haven\u2019t discovered orthotic insoles, you might be missing out on the most comfortable steps of your life. You may be thinking, <\/span>what are insoles<\/span><\/a>? Put simply, they help the realignment of your feet and legs to alleviate pain, all the while giving you extra cushion and support anywhere you go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As miraculous as they are, wearing your insoles every day can wear them down, exposing them to sweat, dirt, and bacteria. Can you wash shoe insoles? Yes, absolutely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you can keep your <\/span>orthotic insoles<\/span><\/a> clean and maintained so you can enjoy their support for miles down the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Clean Insoles: A Step-by-Step Guide\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Keeping your insoles clean can easily become an afterthought, especially when the priority is making sure your body is pain-free. But if you\u2019re asking yourself how to clean orthotics, don\u2019t worry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to wash shoe insoles:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Remove the Insole<\/span><\/h3>\n

First thing first, remove the orthotic insole from the inside of your shoe. This allows for easy access, and you\u2019ll be able to shake out any dust or dirt that has accumulated from wear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Use Soap and Water<\/span><\/h3>\n

In many cases, water and soap or laundry detergent is all you need to clean the surface of your insoles. Combine warm water with gentle soap in a bowl (but try not to drench your orthotics, as that can deform their shape).<\/span><\/p>\n

Some inserts may have tricky stains that water and soap aren\u2019t strong enough to erase, but more on that later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Use a Gentle Scrubber<\/span><\/h3>\n

When cleaning your insoles, you\u2019ll want to use scrubbing tools that will be gentle on the materials so that the insert won’t become damaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some gentle products include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n