DeutschEspadrilles- Clean and care guide
We know, you love your Shoqt espadrilles dearly!
We also want you that you wear them for a long time, so we have put together a few tips to clean and take care of them.
User guide Espadrilles- Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s
– Protect them from wet: Espadrilles are summer shoes and not suitable for rainy weather. If the shoes have become wet, you need to give them some time to dry. Also avoid too wet cleaning, because sooner or later the water gets into the sole and the sole dries very slowly.
– Repair the damage of the sole in time: Before cleaning the shoes, we recommend that you stick with silicone the esparto strips that might be loose.
– Give your shoes fresh air: Jute is a natural material and some soles are very think. Fresh air is always good: let the espadrilles air dry as much as possible to avoid bad smelling and humidity.
– Use a waterproof spray before first use and from time to time. This spray
creates an invisible, protective layer, so the shoes stay clean for a longer time while the fabric remains breathable.
– Use a deodorant spray for the inside of the shoe periodically to avoid unpleasant odors and promote shoe hygiene.
Don’ts
– Don’t throw the espadrilles into the washing machine. The soles of these shoes are wrapped in jute, which can unravel during the spin cycle.
– Do not put your espadrilles in the dryer: this may shrink your shoes and can also unravel the jute rope soles. Letting the espadrille canvas and soles naturally dry will result in the best outcome.
– Don’t expose the shoes to direct sunlight: just let them dry in the open air, without the sun going directly to them, otherwise the colors might fade.
Cleaning guide for canvas espadrilles:
What do you need?
1- 2 dry microfiber cloths
2- A gentle cleansing solution or mild detergent
3- 2 bowls of water, preferably warm
4- A cleaning brush
5- An old toothbrush
Cleaning steps for canvas espadrilles:
Before you even begin, wait for any dirt to dry. Scrubbing it off when it hasn’t completely dried will actually cause the dirt to sink even deeper into the canvas material.
1- Insert one microfiber cloth inside the footwear, this will prevent the inside of the esparto from getting wet or dirty.
2- Brush the soles and the canvas part with the cleaning brush to remove dust, sand, and other superficial dirt.
3- Add a tablespoon of mild detergent into one of the bowls. Then, take the toothbrush and dip it into the detergent water and gently scrub the stains off.
4- Rinse the soap from the fabric using the water of the other bowl and the other cloth.
5- Spray the inside of the shoe with deodorant spray to avoid unpleasant odors.
6- Spray the outside of the shoe with waterproof spray to prevent them from getting dirty.
7- Store your espadrilles with shoe trees to hold them in its proper shape and extend their life.
8- Let the espadrilles air dry.
Cleaning steps for leather espadrilles:
Before you begin, be sure to wait for any dirt to dry. Scrubbing it off when it hasn’t completely dried will actually cause the dirt to sink even deeper into the leather material.
What do you need?
– Microfiber cloth
– Cleaning brush
– For patent leather espadrilles: distilled white vinegar
– For suede espadrilles: wire brush and suede eraser bar
– Deodorant spray
– Waterproof spray
1- Insert the microfiber cloth into the shoe to prevent the inside of your espadrille from getting wet or dirty.
2- Brush the soles and the leather part with the cleaning brush to remove dust, sand and other superficial dirt.
3- Clean the leather part. For patent leather espadrilles, wipe off any soil with a cloth dipped in a solution of equal parts of cool water and distilled white vinegar. This solution is particularly good at removing any winter salt stains. Allow the shoes to air dry completely. For suede espadrilles, use a wire brush and a suede eraser bar to remove tough stains, shiny marks and water spots. The eraser bar removes shiny marks and stains, and the brush raises the nap of the leather to restore it to its original appearance.
4- Spray the inside of the shoe with deodorant spray to avoid unpleasant odors.
5- Spray the outside of the shoe with waterproof spray to prevent it from getting dirty.
6- When storing your espadrilles, use shoe trees to hold them in their proper shape and thus extend their life.
7- Let your espadrilles air dry.