A comfortable pair of sandals will feel like a warm blanket. We feel safe wearing those sandals and don't want to change sandals just because they are old or dirty. Do not be afraid! Sandals, regardless of material, can be cleaned easily and have an extended lifespan.
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Method 1 of 3: Cleaning Cotton Slippers
Step 1. Consider machine washing
Cotton is one of the most commonly used sandal materials. As with cotton clothes, all cotton slippers are machine washable.
- Use warm water (not hot water) so your sandals don't shrivel. Also use a gentle wash setting so your sandals don't get damaged. If you want to wash your sandals along with your regular clothes, put them in the laundry bag first.
- When drying, set the dryer so that it is not too hot. You can also dry the sandals.
Step 2. Fill the sink with warm, soapy water
If you don't want to take the risk of machine washing your slippers, you can wash cotton slippers manually. Plug your sink and fill it with warm water mixed with a mild detergent.
Refer to the detergent-specific washing instructions manual for how much you should use
Step 3. Put the sandals in the water and rub them hard
Make sure the detergent water soaks all the sandals. Use your fingers or a soft cloth to rub the inside of the sandal and remove any dirt.
Step 4. Soak the sandals
Detergent water will not damage the sandals. Soak the sandals for ten minutes after washing them. The detergent water you use will change color as the dirt comes out of the sandals.
Step 5. Rinse the sandals
After soaking the slippers, you can drain the water from the sink. Turn on the faucet, apply the same warm water, and rinse your sandals. Then, wring out your sandals like squeezing a dishwashing sponge.
You can also rinse your slippers by refilling the sink with clean water. Soak sandals in clean water for 10 minutes
Step 6. Dry off any remaining water on the sandals
Don't wring the sandals the way you squeeze a shirt, as this can ruin their shape. Press in several places to release the water.
You can also squeeze the sandals inside the towel to remove excess water
Step 7. Dry
Let your sandals dry. You can also use the warm setting on your hairdryer to dry your slippers.
A hairdryer will also make the inside of the sandal made of cotton soft and comfortable
Method 2 of 3: Cleaning Velvet (Suede) Sandals
Step 1. Scrub with a towel
You cannot wash suede sandals, either by machine or by hand. If you spill something on velvet leather, rub it up with a clean towel.
If the velvet leather of your sandals is waterproof, use a damp towel to clean up spills. If it's not waterproof, use a dry towel
Step 2. Use a velvet leather cleaning kit
If a spill stains your sandals, and you know that using a towel isn't enough, use a velvet leather cleaning kit on the outside of the sandal as well. A velvet leather cleaning kit will contain a stain remover and a small stiff velvet leather brush to use in conjunction with the stain remover.
- A velvet leather brush, nail file, or fine sandpaper can also remove mud stains or scratches. These tools can also restore the texture of the fur of your sandals.
- Once the outside of the sandal is clean, you can also use a special spray that is safe to use on the velvet leather to make it waterproof. With this spray, the sandals will be easier to clean when necessary.
Step 3. For the inside of the sandal, use a wet tissue
With a wet tissue, you can rub your sandals without getting them wet. You can use wet wipes on both cotton and fleece. The humidity of the wet wipes is not high and the detergent is gentle. You can use two wet wipes to clean the inside until the stain is gone.
In addition, you can also wet a washcloth, then apply a drop of special wool detergent or another mild soap such as baby shampoo. Use this cloth to rub the soft inside of the sandal
Step 4. Use a clean damp cloth to remove the detergent
After cleaning, use a clean damp cloth to remove the detergent on the inside. Remove any remaining detergent. You may not need to do this if you're using wet wipes; it's different if you use a special wool detergent or baby shampoo.
Step 5. Let the sandals dry on their own
Do not heat velvet leather sandals. Allow plenty of time for the velvet sandals to dry on their own before you use them. You can also use balls of crumpled newsprint to absorb moisture. Insert newsprint into the inside of the slipper to dry faster.
Method 3 of 3: Cleaning Leather Sandals
Step 1. Use a soap that is safe for leather
You need to clean the outside of the sandal with products made specifically for leather. These include non-enzyme liquid soaps made especially for skin products. You can also use the leather shoe cleaner that you use on regular leather shoes to remove mud and scratches.
If the inside of your sandal is also leather, use the same cleaner to clean the inside
Step 2. Polish the shoes with a soft cotton cloth
After you finish cleaning with leather cleanser, let it sit for about five minutes. Then, polish your sandals with a clean, soft cotton cloth.
Step 3. Use leather shoe conditioner
To keep your leather sandals soft and moist, use a leather shoe conditioner after cleaning. The leather of your sandals will more easily absorb conditioners made from natural materials than synthetic materials. Apply conditioner according to the instructions for use so that your sandals don't get damaged quickly.
Step 4. Use a wet tissue to clean the inside of the slipper
For sandals covered with fleece, use the same process as for sandals covered in fleece, by wiping them with a wet tissue. Wet wipes are low in humidity and contain a small amount of mild soap. Use two wet wipes to rub the inside of the sandal until the stain is gone.
You can also use a slightly damp cloth with a drop or two of special wool detergent or baby shampoo to clean the inside of the sandals. After that, you'll need another damp washcloth to remove any soap left on your sandals
Step 5. Let the sandals dry on their own
Do not expose leather sandals to heat. Give the sandals time to dry naturally. As with velvet leather sandals, you can also insert balls of newsprint inside the sandals to absorb moisture and speed up the drying process.
Tips
- Some popular brands of sandals are made from sheepskin or deerskin. Sandals made from these materials should be treated like velvet leather sandals.
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To reduce the smell in your sandals, there are several ways you can do below:
- Insert the newsprint balls. Newsprint can remove excess moisture that causes odors.
- You can also use a shoe deodorizing ball when the sandals are not in use. These balls will deodorize the sandals.
- Sprinkle baking soda inside the sandals, allow a few minutes for the baking soda to absorb the odor, then clean with a vacuum cleaner.
Warning
- The label on your sandal may have specific care instructions. Always check this label so you don't damage your sandals.
- If there are no care instructions on the label, clean your sandals according to the material.
