How to Clean Birkenstocks Properly

I have a pair of Birkenstocks at home, and it is my favorite sandals to wear for errands. It’s warm, super comfy, and just goes well with any outfit. I still remember the first time I bought it. But it looks completely different now. After several uses, it looks dirty and a bit gross. The footbeds turned black, and I am sometimes ashamed when people saw it. Yes, I could buy a new pair, but let’s be honest, it’s expensive. Nothing was damaged, and it still worked great, so why buy a new one? I could also get it professionally cleaned, but I am trying to save some money, so that was not an option. I looked for video tutorials on YouTube and found Amber Resells‘ video on how to clean Birkenstocks properly.

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I immediately gathered all the products that I needed. Luckily, I already had all of them, as it only required basic household items. You only need baking soda, dish soap, and water for the homemade cleaning solution. I did the same steps in the DIY tutorial, and the results were amazing. My sandals look so much better now! No more black footbeds for me.

What You Need to Clean Birkenstocks

• 2 parts room temperature water
• 1 part baking soda
• a squirt of Dawn dish soap
• container
• old toothbrush
• 2 pieces of clean dry rag

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Best Way to Clean Birkenstocks

Step 1:

In a small container, add 2 parts water, 1 part baking soda, and a squirt of Dawn dish soap.

Step 2:

First, dip your toothbrush into the solution and wet the footbed, then gently scrub it to remove the dirt.

Step 3:

Wipe off the solution with a clean dry rag. It will have a white residue but do not worry.

Step 4:

Get the other rag and damp it. Make sure to wring it out. Do not use a very wet rag. Gently wipe the footbed to remove the residue.

Step 5:

Set it aside and let it dry for a few hours or days. Do not place it in direct sunlight or any place with extreme heat. 

How to Clean Birkenstocks Properly