

HOW DO I CLEAN MY BIRKENSTOCK SANDALS?
WHAT YOU NEED:
Brush, old tooth brush, cloth, leather shampoo, two bowls of water


NUBUCK LEATHER/SUEDE


NATURAL/SMOOTH LEATHER
1. REMOVE COARSE DIRT


NUBUCK LEATHER/SUEDE
You can remove dried coarse dust and dirt with a brush.


NATURAL/SMOOTH LEATHER
You can remove dust and dirt with a lint-free, slightly damp cloth.
2. CLEAN WITH DAMP BRUSH


Step 1: open the straps. Clean the inside with a damp brush.


Step 2: clean the outside of the straps with a damp brush.


Step 3: the footbed can now be lathered in circular movements
with a little water and some leather shampoo. Using an old
tooth brush is the best way to massage in the shampoo.
3. REMOVE THE LATHER


Use a wet cloth and wash the sandals off with lukewarm water.
Do not hold the sandals under running water and ensure that they
do not become completely wet.
4. CLEAN THE SOLE


Step 1: if necessary, you can clean the sole with a damp brush.


Step 2: subsequently, clean the sole with a damp cloth.
5. LET DRY COMPLETELY


Step 1: let the sandals dry at room
temperature in order to retain their
moisture-absorbing qualities. Do not
let the sandals dry in the sun or on a radiator.


Step 2: the sandals should be dried
completely after 24 hours. You can
then brush the footbed with a leather
brush and close the straps.


Step 3: you can now wear your
sandals again.
HOW DO I PROTECT MY BIRKENSTOCK SANDALS?


NUBUCK LEATHER/SUEDE
Spray the upper leather of your sandals regularly with a
colourless waterproofing spray (use sparingly and observe
application instructions). Only spray the outside and cover
the footbed with paper for protection.


NATURAL LEATHER
Grease the upper leather of your sandals regularly with
some leather grease. Only grease the outside and cover the
footbed with paper for protection.