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• Method 1 of 3: Wash cotton slippers
• Method 2 of 3: Wash suede slippers
• Method 3 of 3: Leather slippers
• Tips
• Warnings

A good pair of slippers are a bit like a baby's safety blanket, but for adults. We get attached to it. Even though they are old and - to be honest - a bit scruffy, we don't want to trade them for gold for new slippers. Do not worry! Regardless of what material they are made of, you can easily clean your slippers or slippers and extend their life.

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Method 1 of 3: Wash cotton slippers

1. Consider putting them in the washing machine. Cotton is one of the most common materials in slippers. Like cotton clothes, it is safe to wash cotton slippers in the washing machine.
   • Use a warm water (not hot) wash program to ensure that the slippers do not shrink. Use a mild washing program that will not warp the slippers. If you want to do them together with the regular laundry, use a special laundry bag, like you would use for a sweater.
   • Use a low temperature for drying. You can also let them air dry.
2. Fill the sink with warm, soapy water. If you don't want to risk washing the slippers in the machine, you can wash cotton slippers by hand. Put the cap in the sink and fill it with warm, soapy water. Use a small amount of mild detergent.
   • You can read how much to use on the packaging of the detergent for hand wash.
3. Place the slippers in the water and shake them around a bit. Make sure that the soapy water penetrates the fabric well. Use your fingers or a soft cloth to scrub the liner and remove the dirt.
4. Let them sit in the water. The soap solution is not harmful to cotton. Let the slippers soak for about ten minutes after you scrub them gently. You will see the water change color as the dirt comes off.
5. Rinse the slippers. After the slippers have soaked for a while, let the water come out of the sink. Set the tap to about the same heat setting as before and rinse the slippers thoroughly. While rinsing, squeeze the slippers as you would to remove excess soap from a sponge or washcloth.
   • You can refill the sink with clean water to rinse them out. Let them soak for ten minutes. You can also rinse them under running water for two or three minutes to get all the soap out.
6. Remove the excess water. Don't wring the slippers. This could disfigure them. Instead, press them in several places to remove the excess water.
   • You can also squeeze them in a towel to absorb the excess water.
7. Let them dry. Set the slippers aside to air dry. You can also use a warm setting on a hair dryer to dry them.
   • You can also dry the soft, cotton-like interior of the slippers with a hair dryer.

Method 2 of 3: Wash suede slippers

1. Wipe them with a towel. You cannot machine wash suede slippers or dip them in water for hand washing. If you spill anything on the suede, use a clean towel to wipe the stain out.
   • If the suede is waterproof, you can use a damp towel to wipe away the spilled moisture. If not, stick to a dry towel.
2. Use a suede cleaning kit. If you stain the suede and you know that wiping with the towel alone isn't enough, use a suede exterior cleaning kit. A suede cleaning kit comes with a stain remover and a small stiff bristle brush.
   • A suede brush, nail file, or sandpaper with a soft texture can also remove mud or chafed areas. This will also return the texture to the suede.
   • Once the outside of the slippers is clean, consider using a suede-safe water-resistant spray for easier future cleaning.
3. Use a baby wipe on the inside. With baby wipes you can rub the slippers without getting the suede wet. This works for both cotton and fleece lining. Baby wipes are low in moisture and provided with a mild detergent. Use a few baby wipes on the inside of the slippers until the dirt is removed.
   • You can also dampen a washcloth and dab a few drops of mild detergent or another mild soap, such as baby shampoo, on the washcloth before using it to scrub the soft interior of the slippers.
4. Use a clean, damp washcloth to wipe off the detergent. Use a clean, damp washcloth to wipe the inside. Remove any remaining detergent. Baby wipes are mild enough that it may not be necessary. However, this will be necessary if you use a mild detergent or baby shampoo.
5. Then let them air dry. Avoid using heat on suede slippers, but let them air dry sufficiently before wearing them again. Newsprint wads are actually a great way to absorb moisture without using a heat source. So fill the inside of the slippers with newspaper wads so that they can dry faster.

Method 3 of 3: Leather slippers

1. Use a leather safe soap. Only treat the exterior with products designed for leather shoes. This includes enzyme-free liquid soap specially designed for leather products. To remove dirt and scuffs, you can use the same leather shoe cleaner that you would use on other leather shoes.
   • If the interior of the slippers is leather, use the same process to clean it.
2. Polish them with a soft cotton cloth. After cleaning with a leather cleaner, leave them on for about five minutes. Then polish the slippers with a clean, soft cotton cloth.
3. Apply a leather shoe conditioner. To keep leather slippers soft and moisturized, apply a leather shoe conditioner after cleaning. The leather absorbs a natural conditioner better than a synthetic one. Apply the conditioner as directed so that you can wear them for a long time to come.
4. Use baby wipes to clean the inside of the slippers. For a fleece lining, use the same process as described for the fleece lining of the suede slippers. Especially the baby wipes, which contain little moisture and are provided with a mild cleaning agent. Use a few baby wipes to scrub the inside of the slippers until the wipe is no longer discolored by the dirt.
   • You can also use a damp washcloth with just one or two drops of mild detergent or baby shampoo to scrub the inside of the slippers. This method requires the use of a second damp washcloth to remove excess soap residue afterwards.
5. Let the slippers air dry. Do not use heat on leather slippers. You need to give them time to air dry. As with the suede slippers, you can put a wad of newspaper in the slipper to draw the excess moisture out of the liner, which will speed up the drying process a bit.

Tips

• Many well-known brands such as Uggs and Minnetonka manufacture slippers from sheepskin or deerskin. They have the same velvety fabric like suede, so treat them like suede slippers.
• To remove the bad smell from your favorite slippers, try the following:
  • Fill them with pent-up newspapers. Newsprint can remove the odor-causing excess moisture.
  • Place a few scent balls in the slippers when you are not wearing them. They help remove unwanted odors.
  • Sprinkle baking soda into the slippers, let it sit for a few minutes to soak up the scent, then vacuum up the baking soda.

Warnings

• The label on the slippers may contain specific cleaning instructions. Always check the label for instructions to avoid damage to the slippers.
• If the label does not have cleaning instructions, base the cleaning method on the material of the slippers.