Abstract: Aspects of the subject matter described herein relate to cleaning golf club heads. In aspects, an appliance is described for removing debris from a golf club head. The appliance may include a base that includes a first base surface and a second base surface, and a brushing assembly disposed along the first base surface of the base. In aspects, an article of footwear that includes features for removing debris may include a base defined by a first base surface and a second base surface, and a brushing assembly disposed along the first base surface of the base. Other aspects are described in the Detailed Description.