05/01/2022
1. Start with Proper Maintenance
Your first step to keeping your leather sandals looking fresh is proper maintenance. Store your sandals in a dry place. If your SandCruisers get wet, make sure to let them sun dry or air dry in a dry location. In the winter use a leather balm or leather conditioner to keep them moist when it’s extremely dry.
2. Spot Clean if Possible
If your leather sandals get a few marks or spots on them here or there, you can consider spot cleaning them rather than cleaning the entire sandal. Spot cleaning will prevent wear and tear from the rest of the leather that might not need cleaning quite yet.
3. Clean with a Soft Brush
When your leather sandals need a bit more than a simple spot cleaning, then your next step is to clean them with a soft brush. A soft brush is effective at removing any loose dirt from the sandal.
4. Use a Liquid Cleaner
When your sandals need deeper cleaning, it’s time to look into a few cleaners. Liquid soap or conditioner is a great way to get those dirty leather sandals shining again.
5. Consider Baking Soda for the Smell
If your sandals are clean but suffer from a smelly odor, you can consider using baking soda to keep them smelling fresh and clean. You don’t want to clean the sandals if they’re not in need of a cleaning. Instead, place your sandals in a plastic bag and sprinkle them with baking soda. Tie the plastic bag shut and leave it to sit overnight. In the morning, remove the sandals from the bag and wipe off the baking soda with a dry soft cloth. The baking soda will have absorbed all of those smelly odors, leaving your sandals smelling brand new!