How To Clean Suede Birkenstocks Straps
Buy a suede brush.
How to clean suede birkenstocks straps. The paste should be similar to a glue consistency. After 6 8 hours remove the vinegar soaked paper towels from the interior of the sandals. Apply birkenstock water stain repellent regularly to protect upper leather suede and nubuck from water and dirt. Remove dirt and grime using a nubuck block brush kit. Our last video in our shoe care and repair series.
You don t need to use a ton either. Dry your sandals with another clean soft cloth. Luckily we ve prepared a handy guide on how to clean. To remove any scuff marks you can use common household items like olive oil or petroleum jelly. These specialized brushes help get rid of all the dirt and grass that collects on the foot beds.
I also recommend buying a suede brush for regular cleaning and maintenance. Moisten paper towels within the white vinegar mixture and strategically place over all of the areas within the birkenstocks when the foot normally comes into contact. Mix until a paste forms. Remember this will not work with any leather soled shoes. Do a soak with rubbing alcohol.
If your birkenstocks have non leather straps wipe them clean with a cloth damp with water and a small amount of soap to treat stains. Dab a small amount on a microfiber cloth you only want to dampen the suede not douse it and rub it gently across the straps. After your birkenstocks are damp mix the tablespoons of baking soda and water to make a cleaning paste. Learn how to clean your birkenstock footbed. For rubber sole birkenstocks.
To keep your footwear fresh spray the entire footbed with birkenstock cleaner refresher and wipe away excess moisture and dirt with a cloth. Fill a small bowl with white vinegar and water in equal parts. Good choice as they look good offer great arch support and will probably be the most comfortable pair of sandals you ll ever slip your feet into. Next make a paste of water and baking soda and use a toothbrush to scrub it into the footbed in a circular motion. After the shoes dry use leather polish and a cloth to buff out any scratches or stains.