How to wash or clean slippers | Bedroom Athletics

How do you wash slippers?

This is a question we get asked by our customers on a regular basis! You've purchased a brand-new pair of slippers and they want to know how to take care of them.

If you stop to think about it, you spend the entire day, week, and month wearing slippers. Why not clean them when you replace your socks each day? Despite how horrible it may sound, most of the time individuals disregard cleaning their slippers or mistakenly believe that washing them in the washing machine will solve the problem.

Slipper Cleaning Guide

“Can you wash slippers in the washing machine?” is another question we get a lot here at Bedroom Athletics. We all want a quick and easy way to clean our slippers, but putting them in a washing machine is often too harsh on slippers and will result in them breaking.

Read on to discover how to hand wash slippers without damaging them.

How to clean Sheepskin Slippers?

• To clean the inside of your sheepskin slipper, add a small amount of gentle shampoo to a damp cloth and rub the lining of the slippers all over. You will not be able to rinse out the shampoo with water so please only use a small amount of shampoo. Avoid using any detergent or strong shampoo.
• Leave your slippers to air dry or dry them on a radiator on a low heat.

This technique is best for our Madison slippers.

How do you clean Harris Tweed Slippers?

• Spot-cleaning with mild washing powder is the best way to tackle stains on your Harris Tweed uppers.
• Use a damp cloth with a small amount of mild washing powder working the stained area. Make sure the washing powder is wool safe by checking the label on the packaging.
• Gently dampen the cloth to remove the washing powder and repeat if the stain persists.

You can use the techniques discussed above to clean some of our popular Harris Tweed styles such as Kate and William.

How Often Should You Clean Your Slippers?

Every time your slippers become dirty, wet, or begin to smell strange, they should be cleaned. How, where, and when you wear them fully determines how soon that occurs.

For instance, you won't need to wash your slippers as frequently if you wear them indoors with socks than if you wear them outside without socks.

How do I keep my slippers cleaner for longer?

Follow these guidelines for maintaining the cleanliness of your slippers to reduce the number of times you need to have them cleaned:

• Put on socks. By doing this, you'll reduce the quantity of dead skin, oils, and odours that your sweaty feet will transfer to your slippers!
• Only wear them indoors. Of course, wearing slippers outside would make them dirty faster.
• Allow your slippers some breathing room. In between wears, they need time to thoroughly air out (or dry out if your feet are sweaty).

Are Your Slippers Beyond Salvation? Bedroom Athletics Can Help

Sometimes, no matter how hard you scrub, your slippers just don’t have that same comfort and fluffiness that they once had. If this is the case for you, then have a browse at our wide range of comfortable and stylish slippers. Our men’s and women’s slippers are available in a variety of styles so we’re confident we’ve got something for everyone.