Birkenstock Sandals are generally made from a natural and super flexible cork-latex core and take comfort seriously. The classic, contemporary, and timeless appeal attract people worldwide.
Birkenstock Sandals’ high-grade leather, textile, synthetic and blended fabrics securely support the foot and give your feet the rest they need on pressure points like the heel and the toe.
Like any other shoes and sandals, these shoes can also look dull and wear down if not maintained and cleaned correctly.
To make your Birkenstocks last a lifetime, you need to follow the proper washing and cleaning routine. Nowadays you can find many shoe repairmen online.
How to Clean and Wash Your Birkenstock Shoes & Sandals:
To keep your Birkenstock Sandals brand new for a lifetime, you need to follow the steps.
#1 – Clean Them Regularly:
The Birkenstock footbeds get quickly stained if they contact dirt and other elements. If your shoes get soiled, you need to clean them right away. It would help if you wiped the shoe with a damp cloth. If the shoe gets too muddy, you can also use the leather cleaner.
#2 – Use DIY Maintenance Solutions:
Cleaning your Birkenstock is not a very big deal; you can take good care of your Birkenstock sandals effortlessly using home remedies like vinegar, baking soda, cornstarch, etc.
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Baking Soda:
Make a paste with a spoon of baking soda, a scoop of water and half a spoon of any toothpaste, preferably white. Mix well and apply it to your shoe. Rinse off after 4-5 minutes. Once dry, the shoes will look brand new.
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Cornstarch:
If your shoe gets strains of oil, apply powdered cornstarch on it. Cornstarch is a good absorber of oil that will gradually absorb the oil from the fabric. Then use a suede brush to scratch off the extra powder.
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Vinegar:
Wet a piece of cloth in vinegar and gently wipe it over the stubborn stains. Vinegar is excellent in removing stains from fabrics. In addition to colours, vinegar removes sweat odours from sandals. To do so, sprinkle a tiny amount of vinegar over the footbeds, keep it for some time and wash it off with cold water.
Also Read: Shoe Repair Tips – Give Extra Care To Your Leather Shoes & Boots
#3 – Avoid Drying Under Direct Sunlight:
After washing or cleaning, we recommend drying Birkenstock sandals but not under direct sunlight. Direct sunlight creates cracks, accelerates your sandals’ deterioration, and causes irreparable damage to your shoes. To dry your boots, we recommend you store them in a cool, dry location away from windows and doors.
#4 – Avoid Being Wet for Too Long:
Frequent exposure to rainwater or any other liquid type degrades the cork and shortens the life of the sandals. That is why it is important to clean them immediately if they get too wet. Never keep the shoes wet after cleaning, and use a dry cloth to remove excess water and wet marks. You can wipe extra water with newspaper and then spray them with Birkenstocks Water Repellent and Birkenstocks Stain to protect them from future wetness.
Also Read: Tips For Preserving New Shoes For A Long Time
#5 – Use Shoe Care Kit:
Birkenstock offers a shoe maintenance kit that contains things that can help you to keep your shoes in good condition. The kit includes — a brush, water, stain repellent, cork sealing agent, and a spray to clean and refresh your sandals.
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Birkenstock Cork Sealer:
Coat your shoes with a thin layer of cork sealer on the exposed cork edges of Birkenstock sandals and clogs to prevent them from drying out and deteriorating. If the cork of your shoes seems to dry out, you can apply a slight coating of Birkenstock Cork Sealer to protect it from the elements.
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Birkenstock Cleaner & Refresher:
Spray a tiny amount of Birkenstock Cleaner & Refresher to the whole footbed to keep your sandals looking as good as new, and then wipe away any remaining dirt and moisture using a dry towel.
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Birkenstock Water and Stain Repellent:
You can apply Birkenstock Water and Stain Repellent to protect the uppers of the Suede, Nubuck, and leather from dirt and water damage and then use a Nubuck or Suede brush to clean dust and dirt from the shoes’ uppers.
Still, if you find your Birkenstock sandals losing their shine, there is nothing to worry about; Prime Laundry; a London based shoe repairman and cobbler, is here for you. With their expertise in birkenstock shoes repair and maintenance, Prime Laundry makes sure that your Birkenstocks will live and last longer than you expect.
