At a time when winter coats and jackets are often the stars of the season, let’s not neglect our old faithful companions: the trusty winter slipper. As well as keeping our toes toasty and our feet warm in the house, our slippers also carry us through those late-night errands when we’d rather not be seen.
If your go-to pair are looking a little grubby as you dust them off for the season ahead, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to find out how to keep slippers clean—no matter where you’re wearing them!
Top Tips: How to Keep Slippers Clean
With so many different slippers on the market, there’s a world of possibility when it comes to keeping them clean. Like most shoes, slippers are cleaned in different ways depending on their material. We’ve compiled the most common slipper materials used and how you can clean each one:
Slippers with Fur
First up: we’ve got the ever-popular fur or fleece-lined slippers. These are a crowd favorite, mainly because they’re just SO warm and comfortable! The problem is, these lovely-looking shoes never stay nice for long, especially if you find yourself living in them through the winter.
Here’s how to clean slippers with fur:
Create a solution of water and mild laundry detergent
Dab a washcloth in the mixture and start cleaning the interior of your fleece-lined slippers
Return with a clean and damp washcloth to remove any residue
Allow the slippers to dry
To keep slippers from smelling, add a little baking soda inside and let them sit for a few hours
Remove the baking soda by using a vacuum cleaner (trust us, it works!)
Cotton, Cloth, and Synthetic Fabric Slippers
Here’s some good news: these types of slippers can be hand-washed OR machine-washed.
Whichever one you choose, you’ll first want to start by brushing or wiping off any dirt or mud with a damp cloth.
If there are any stains on your slippers, pre-treat them with laundry detergent and let them sit for around 10 minutes.
If you’re machine-washing your fabric slippers, make sure to read its washing instructions to determine what kind of cycle you can choose.
And if you want to be on the safe side (which is totally fine too!), you can choose to hand-wash your slippers by mixing warm water and heavy-duty detergent. Let these soak for around 30 minutes and rinse them with clean water.
TOP TIP: Never machine-dry your fabric slippers as this can change their shape and size. You can simply air-dry them in a well-ventilated area. If they’re taking a while, try stuffing newspaper or paper towel inside of them for a few hours to absorb any excess moisture!
Leather Slippers
When it comes to cleaning leather, things can get a little intimidating. Luckily for you, we’ve got some fail-safe tips to keep your luxury slippers looking and feeling their best.
Here’s how to clean leather slippers:
Wipe off soil or dirt using a damp cloth or baby wipes
Create a solution filled with warm water and Castile soap or saddle soap.
Dip a washcloth into the solution and gently clean the interior and exterior of your leather slippers
Use a clean cloth to wipe it down afterward
Apply leather conditioner for extra protection and moisture
Let the slippers air-dry and you’re all set to go
Need extra advice on keeping shoes clean? Check out this blog to learn how you can keep all of your footwear looking its best.
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