https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 22:15:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2325342 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:00:16 +0000 Anonymous 2325342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! Think I'll try the alcohol first and see how that works before buying anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2325003 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:59:16 +0000 hereforthecake 2325003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had the same problem and find that using waterproofing spray on the soles helps. Do it twice and leave them to dry for at least an hour before wear.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;That way the sweat &amp; oil from your the soles of your feet doesn't get imbedded in the leather as much. </p> <p>Of course, you have to do this when they're new, or at least after you've cleaned them.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324968 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 22:57:36 +0000 Ginger 2324968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mother used rubbing alcohol on her leather/suede soled sandals and it removed the footmarks. I presume she rubbed it, maybe with a toothbrush. I haven't gotten around to trying it yet myself but she's really good at this stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324788 Wed, 31 May 2023 17:41:01 +0000 Roberta 2324788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A suede or nail brush is a big help, I use a little Dawn and hope for the best.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324752 Wed, 31 May 2023 11:24:57 +0000 Anonymous 2324752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw something like that for Birkenstocks too Jenn. Report back if you do it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324684 Tue, 30 May 2023 23:48:25 +0000 Jenn 2324684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This doesn’t really help you in this particular case, but my favorite shoe company just launched a refurb service and I’m seriously tempted to send my sandals from them in for the full treatment:<br /> <a href="https://www.bedstu.com/rescue-program" rel="nofollow">https://www.bedstu.com/rescue-program</a></p> <p>It’s not cheap, but it’s half the price of a new pair and certainly better for the planet. (And I’m for sure getting my boots refurbed!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324680 Tue, 30 May 2023 22:40:49 +0000 Anonymous 2324680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only cobbler in my multi county work territory closed before Covid- unfortunately :/ I didn't think of trying to scrub at the stains with a brush though. Maybe will try one of these kits.<br /> All my sandals are leather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324624 Tue, 30 May 2023 11:14:11 +0000 Olive Green 2324624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I throw all my Teva or other water sandals into the washing machine with the small floor rugs or utility towels. Air dry outside in the sun. Same with non leather sneakers.&nbsp;<br />The leather or suede casual shoes and sandals are brushed off with a nail brush and wiped with cloth, apply a little oil. I can send the hand made pair back to the maker for repairs. That is such a luxury, as have not seen many cobbler shops! </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324597 Tue, 30 May 2023 01:04:02 +0000 Jaime 2324597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find a good leather cleaner or baby wipe can get you pretty far, depending on the sandal. Sometimes a cobbler can do remarkable things too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324595 Mon, 29 May 2023 23:32:51 +0000 Angie 2324595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Something like these, perhaps?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324593 Mon, 29 May 2023 23:09:04 +0000 Anonymous 2324593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My shoe repair guy recommended Tana “sandal kit” cleaner, and I think it has extended the life of some of mine. &nbsp;It’s a bottle of detergent with a sponge applicator top, which you apply to the surface, then scrub the insoles with the included brush, and wipe clean. &nbsp;They aren’t like new, but certainly cleaner. &nbsp;Supposed to be good for leather, suede, nubuck, fabric, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324590 Mon, 29 May 2023 22:22:56 +0000 Jenni NZ 2324590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dislike the appearance of foot marks and tend to regard it as time for the pair to go. Having said that, I should thus be letting my brightly coloured “gold thread” sandals go but can’t quite bring myself to, yet, as they are unique…<br /> The photo is them in new condition, they look a lot worse now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324580 Mon, 29 May 2023 20:01:15 +0000 Suz 2324580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What kkards said. At a certain point, I just say, time for new ones. Often I find the footbed is worn down at that point as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324578 Mon, 29 May 2023 18:34:05 +0000 kkards 2324578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess it depends on what it’s made of. Teva’s and similar types of sandals I’d take dish soap and a gentle toothbrush. Leather sandals I don’t think there is too much you can do, a little leather soap but that’s only going to get you go much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cleaning-sandals#post-2324572 Mon, 29 May 2023 17:24:58 +0000 Anonymous 2324572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all know I loooove my sandals I wear them exclusively 6 months of the year, and as much as I can get away with in the other 6 months.</p> <p>That said- I have considerable feet marks in all of them. I just tried to clean the whole stableful with a leather cleaner/conditioner, but it only works so well. Plus one pair gets dunked weekly (briefly) into the grotty river when I paddle. Anyone have any tricks to clean them up better? </p>