Dawn Powerwash is safe on most types of shoes which include synthetic fabrics and materials, rubber and canvas.
However it's best to avoid using Dawn Powerwash on leather shoes or other leather material or other delicate materials.
Dawn Powerwash is very effective at cleaning rubber soles, canvas sneakers and synthetic fabrics and synthetic materials.
Although the harsh ingredients in Dawn Powerwash can damage leather so you should only use a specialized leather cleaner for cleaning leather shoes.
Before you apply the Dawn Powerwash to a large area of the shoes you should spot test the Dawn Powerwash in a less visible area of the shoe to ensure that no damage occurs to the shoes.
After cleaning the shoes with the Dawn Powerwash you should be sure to rinse the shoes thoroughly with some water to remove any leftover residue of the Dawn Powerwash or other soaps.
You can also use some regular Dawn dish soap to clean your shoes or use the Dawn dish soap or other mild dish soap along with some Oxi clean powder to clean the shoes and use an old toothbrush to scrub the stains and dirty bits from your shoes.
If your shoes are leather you can use a leather cleaner or even a mixture of some vinegar and water for gentler cleaning of the leather shoes.
Dawn Powerwash should also not be used on wood, marble, treated glass, painted surfaces, varnished surfaces, coated surfaces, precious metals or upholstery.
Dawn Powerwash can damage marble by dissolving the calcium carbonate in the marble.
Dawn Powerwash should also not be used on glass with UV coatings or other specialty treatments or on painted surfaces, varnished surfaces, or coated surfaces which also includes car paint.