Abstract: The invention relates to a specialized shoe cleaning method that will clean athletic shoes in such a manner that the newly cleaned shoes resemble brand new shoes. The method or process includes applying a chemical to the outer part of the shoe, agitating the surface dirt via a motorized spinning brush, applying high pressure air to blow off any remaining dirt from the shoe, applying a chemical spray (e.g., for shoes with different type fabric), applying pressurized steam, applying an extraction process, using a specialized tool to extract dirt to clean the interior upper, and applying a drying process to dry the shoes. The application of cleaning solutions, high pressure air and steam in conjunction with the vacuum process is especially suited for the removal of dirt, stains and other foreign matter from the shoes.