First, fill your bucket with warm soapy water. With your dry rag, wipe your shoes of any excess debris like caked-on chunks of dirt or small rocks. Then submerge your rag in the bucket of water and wring it out.
Gently wipe around the frame, and then wash the top and bottom of the tail area, strike plate, and toe.
Gently scrub any stubborn areas with your scrub brush.
Rinse your rag, and wring it out as much as you can. Then carefully wipe down your pivot rods, bindings, and cleats.
Be sure you’re thoroughly removing any salt or grease to preserve the structural integrity of your shoes.
Once you’ve cleaned your shoes, wipe them down with a microfiber towel to absorb any excess water.
Lastly, place your shoes somewhere that they can air completely dry.
Be absolutely sure they are dry before packing them into a bag. Otherwise, mold and mildew will grow.