How to wash Espadrilles?

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Contents:
  • What you need to know about shoes like Espadrilles?
  • Correct way
  • Deep cleansing
  • Care for espadrilles
  • Popular care products for espadrilles

Classic espadrilles are summer shoes made of linen or cotton, and at the base of rope soles. Shoes are designed for dry, warm weather, for example, evening walks, rest, travel. They almost do not feel on their feet, due to natural materials. In this article we will look at how to erase espadrilles so that they do not deteriorate.

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What you need to know about shoes like Espadrilles?

Is it possible to erase Espadrilles - an ambiguous question. If you act according to the rules, neither manual, nor machine wash for such shoes will do. The sole absorbs water and swells, the appearance will become careless and deformed.

But many housewives find cleansing options and even try to wash this shoe without damage. How to do it?

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The correct way to

The safest way to care for espadrilles is dry cleaning. In this case, there is no risk. This method is especially suitable for minor impurities. When cleaning shoes with high heels - female or male, the main thing is not to overdo it. You need to gently, not a rough brush for shoes to clean it.

Important! Do not be too zealous, otherwise - damage the rope material.

If the stain turned out to be beyond the brush, more thorough cleaning is needed, for this:

  1. Take a bowl of clear water.
  2. Prepare a small, clean rag-such that it was convenient for you.
  3. Wet a rag in the water
  4. Careful movements, not too pressing, try to clean the shoes of
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Deep cleansing

If the above method does not help, then you need a special cotton cleaner. Usually it is sold in the form of an aerosol or a pencil. It should be applied as follows:

  • spray or anoint it in a dirty place;
  • leave to dry at room temperature, only away from direct sunlight;
  • then gently scrub with a soft brush.

Also an old "grandfather" way to wash espadrilles at home - a laundry soap.

Important! You can also use a detergent for the shoe, powder, shampoo, dishwashing detergent( preferably colorless).

How to use:

  1. We take any of the above, pour into a basin, not very large.
  2. We need one more 0 basin for rinsing. We pour there warm water.
  3. Further - the same way as in the first method, we lower the cloth into the first solution, wipe the sneakers first with soap, then with a clean cloth.
  4. Do not drop Espadrilles into the water, everything is done with a cloth on the surface of the material.
  5. Repeat procedure until satisfactory result is achieved.
  6. In the same way, you can also clean the inside of the shoe.

Important! Laces are washed separately, just soak in soapy water for a while, and then rinse in clean water.

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Care for Espadrilles

One of the most important features is that such shoes are afraid of even the slightest excess moisture, not to mention puddles or abundant morning dew. Water quickly penetrates into the soft soles and it just cracks.

Basic rules on how to care for Espadrilles:

  1. But if your sole is rubberized, you can use a toothbrush for cleaning, since there is a need for a cloth or a soft brush.
  2. Moisture-repelling sprays can be used to protect shoes, but they save only a little moisture.
  3. It is also not recommended to use a large amount of water during cleaning, the upper material may lose its color and shape.
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Folk cleansers for espadrilles

Keds should not only be clean, but also beautiful. Therefore, we offer you several folk tricks that will help you easily take care of espadrilles:

  • toothpaste - will hide stains on the sole;
  • eraser - an ideal tool against grass on the sole;
  • ethyl alcohol - black spots and abrasions on the sole, in just a few movements you will get rid of them;
  • acetone or solvent - and paint stains you are not afraid;
  • 1 tbsp.a spoonful of soda + half a tablespoon of peroxide is a solution for bleaching the sole, you need to apply it on the sole for half an hour, and then wash it off.

Shoes, although capricious, but the convenience takes its toll. Follow our advice and your espadrilles will be clean and will remain as beautiful.