SarahJo Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Have just been gardening in my Crocs Athens flops - and decided they needed a clean. How much grime in the side bits - where the rubber changes colour from the outside in ? . If you "peel" the sides back - I bet someone else has a reservoir of grime - or is it just me Will have to do the other 6 pairs ( not all mine ) after the boys have been camping next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Crocs flip flops are great,aren't they? I think I have as many pairs as you Mine go in the washing machine on a regular basis,or they do get a bit scrotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 I was just a bit shocked at my neglect of "cleaning" them - even though I take an old toothbrush to them, there was still this infill of gunk - All of us have a pair - ok I admit I have 3 - they are soooooo comfy and ideal for the boys too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 My Crocs are filthy, Sarahjo. I wear them to the allotment as they are so comfy and when we get home, my feet are black . I have to soak them in a bowl of water to get them clean . I need to invest in a pair of Crocs wellies, don't I . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I put my Crocs flip-flops in the washing machine as well - but I bet I could find some grime if I have a proper look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Would be interesting to know if the crocs washed in a machine still have a residue of muck between the soles and outer part Not that I am wishing this for any of you - but might change my washing method if they come totally "clean" in the machine - oh, that rhymes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I never thought about putting them in the machine - I have 2 pairs - 1 pair for chickening stuff and pooey feet and the other inside use as slippers all the time. Will try the machine washing method next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 erm.......... in the interests of research.....I've had a look at the gap between the upper and sole.........they went in the wash a few days ago.... I seem to have a collection of grass and straw and probably muck!! - good job the ones I wear most are the black ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Must admit I have only washed mine with the hose pipe until now. I would be worried about puttin them in the washing machine. What wash do you put them on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 I had grass in mine too Lesley Might be best to stick with the toothbrush method of cleaning, with more attention to the grime collecting site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I've just checked mine as it's some time since they were last cleaned. EEw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 It does say on the Crocs site that you can put them in the washing machine. I put mine in every week - using fabric conditioner brings them up as good as new. I only use the 40 C wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I only have Caymans, and they go in the machine on a regular basis - not that you'd know it to look at my gardening ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Great, I will definately put them in the wash now. Ooo I feel dirty now for not doing it before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I haven't succumbed to proper crocs yet and only have a cheapo pair from the seaside so daren't put them in the washing machine. Cookie's groomer wears crocs to work and she said that when she goes home she goes straight into the shower each night to get the dog hair off her and she wears her crocs in the shower to clean them up each time too. My OH slipped mine on the other day (obviously much too small for him ) and he said he was surprised at how soft they were! Might have to get a proper pair soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Ours are often thrown in the wash at 40 degrees, along with hubby's chook cleaning dungarees! They come up a treat! Beware - you may lose your jibbitz though. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Mine all go into the washing machine regularly. If you add a bit of Comfort, you can buff them up to a pleasing shine when they come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Mine all go into the washing machine regularly. If you add a bit of Comfort, you can buff them up to a pleasing shine when they come out. You do make me laugh E. A pleasing shine? How lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Mine all have tooth marks on them where Ruby thought they were ideal puppy toys when she was smaller. She now knows better than to meddle with my Crocs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 When I first saw this thread i thought OOh a subject on grubby kids on which I am an expert Was therefore disappointed to find it was on crocs - I am no anti croc I have a pair, its just well grubby kids are far more exciting to write about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 You do make me laugh E. A pleasing shine? How lovely. That's cheapskate talk for 'no need to buy Crocsbutter' or whatever it is called. D: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I've never managed to find crocsbutter. Whereever I ask I always get a blank look and this is from shops that sell crocs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I think they bought it out in the hope that everyone would want to keep their crocs looking pristine. In reality, we're all a load of penny-pinching slatterns, who have discovered that a quick turn in the washing machine brings them up lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Following on from this thread I threw 6 pairs in the washing machine. The OH size 13s wouldn't fit in with the others so they're still grubby. My Ecover fabric conditioner hasn't given the crocsbutter shine though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I always put Crocs in first and then washing - the strap on Carl's stuck in the door seal once and rubbed a hole! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
