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Cleaning leather sandals

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Rabbit
Rabbit Posts: 146 Forumite
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Hi I wonder if anyone has been successful in cleaning the inside sole of a pair of leather sandals?

I don't want to put them in the washer as I expect it would damage the leather, but I've a pair of Ecco sandals that are sooooo comfy and are 3 years old. Trouble is I got soaking wet in the rain last week and they are just so marked and now sadly getting smelly. It seems such a shame to throw them out as they look like they've got years left in them.

Hope you can help

Thanks
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Hiya :)

    We have a MEGA Index sticky at the top of the Old Style forum listing. It has a large section on Cleaning.

    Listed under "shoes" are some threads which might help you, especially the one about wet hiking boots.

    To go directly to the cleaning section Click Here
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  • Rabbit
    Rabbit Posts: 146 Forumite
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    Thanks Squeaky, I will try putting them in the washer first and see what happens. I have nothing to lose really as they are getting unwearable. I will let you know how I get on.

    The link you gave me is great, DH wanted to know about his walking boots, so it was very helpful.

    BFN
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    You're very welcome :)
    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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  • Rabbit
    Rabbit Posts: 146 Forumite
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    :hello:

    The sandals have come out brilliant. I washed them on a 40 wash and left them to dry naturally in the kitchen. Rubbed loads of polish on them and left for the afternoon, then polished them, they look like new. Thanks for the help. I'm so pleased to have them back to use again.
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  • ET03
    ET03 Posts: 264 Forumite
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    I often wash leather shoes in the machine but usually on a cooler wash
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    I tried it with some old trainers a while back. They came out lovely and clean :)

    Then they curled up like Turkish slippers!
    :rolleyes:
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  • ET03
    ET03 Posts: 264 Forumite
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    that's why I always do on a cold wash now
    still come clean but don't shrink up
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    I'll try it on lower temps next time I have a pair I don't mind risking, thanks.
    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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  • emr_2
    emr_2 Posts: 108 Forumite
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    i try washing everything in the machine (except the children, of course) - no disasters yet.
  • wotadvert63
    wotadvert63 Posts: 1 Newbie
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    i think leather accessories can't be able to be washout because after washing them they became use less their stuff become so rough and there shinning become badly dul..
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