Summer is not over yet and as long as the weather is allowed, we can still wear our favorite sandals. Regular care is crucial so that you look good. In the article, we explain how to maintain the popular birch sticks and always keep in good condition using some useful tips.
How to properly maintain your birch sticks
If you walk through the streets in summer, you will find that almost every second persona few birch sticks wear. These sandals are not only comfortable and trendy, but also good for the feet. So that you enjoy your sandals for a long time, you will find some tips below on how to properly maintain different birch sticks.
Avoid water
Water can damage the cork and dissolve the adhesive or sealing compound. When your sandals have gotten wet, dry them slowly and protected from direct heat, never from heating. When the birch sticks have come into contact with salt water, be sure to rinse them off to avoid corrosion. Always let wet sandals dry at room temperature.
For use on the beach or near water, waterproof models of the EVA series are recommended, such as Honolulu, Barbados, Arizona and Giza.
Protect the sandals from extreme heat
If your Birkenstock sandals are regularly exposed to extreme heat, this can harm you. Avoid leaving them in the direct sun or in the car on warm days and keep them away from heating and fireplace.
Ventilate the footbed regularly
There is nothing worse thansmelly sandals! To optimally maintain the footbed of your shoes, you have to ventilate it after wearing. Birkenstock foot beds consist of layers of jute and cork that are fed with suede and absorb the moisture of their feet. Ventilating the foot beds prevents the formation of smells that arise from excess moisture.
Care the upper properly
Depending on the type of upper material of your birch stick, there are different cleaning recommendations. Please note that every treatment or cleaning can change the appearance and surface of the materials.
Birko Flor: Simply wipe your shoes off with a damp cloth. You can carefully remove stubborn stains with a little water and soap.
Birko Flor Nubuk:To clean it with a suede brush or an old toothbrush.
Smooth leather:Apply leather cream to remove scratches and keep the leather smooth.
Oiled leather:Use a Nubuk leather brush with a rubber head to remove stains and set up the fibers. To restore/get the color, use a colorless leather conditioner.
Paint leather:Moisten a microfiber cloth with water and wipe off over the surface to remove dust and dirt. Dry the surface with another clean, dry cloth. To remove scratch traces, put some olive oil or petroleum jelly on a microfiber cloth and carefully rub over the surface on which the scratch traces occur. Let the oil work on for 20 minutes and then fully wipe it off.
VeloursLader:For protection, apply an impregnation spray and use a suede brush to loosen the dirt and clean and restore the flor.
Textile surface: Birkstocks made of linen or wool felt, rub off with a damp cloth or sponge with a light pollution and then let it dry to room temperature. With strong dirt, you also use some soap lunch. After the shoes are cleaned, stuff them with newspaper until they dry completely (1-2 days).
Microfiber:The vegan fabric lights you off easily with a suede brush with plastic bristles or an old toothbrush.
Eva and polyurethane:Wash off with mild soap and water.
Hold the sole in good shape
If the once shiny cork of your birch sticks fades into a blunt color of floodplain paper, you can again apply a proven cork seal in a thin layer. You can also apply the seal with a brush if the applicator seems too risky. This care is particularly important in summer because the heatcause easily recognizable dry rotand can blow up the cork.
Treat the stains correctly on the footbed
In the case of stubborn dirt on the footbed, the use of soap is required. Use lukewarm water and a cloth to scrub your footprint. Set the shoes to dry not direct heat or sunlight, as this in turn can lead to dry rot and cracks in the cork.Clean your birch sticksOn a day you don't want to wear, let them dry away from windows and doors for at least 24 hours.
Further tips and home remedies for cleaning your birch sticks from sole to the foot bed you will receiveIn this article.
