Last Updated: June 11, References. This article was co-authored by Rio Jongsae Kim. There are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed , times. Sperrys are a brand of boat shoes that are highly fashionable and require routine maintenance.
There are leather, canvas, and suede Sperrys, and each type requires a different cleaning approach. For best results, clean your shoes daily for minimal upkeep. If your Sperry shoes are excessively damaged, clean thoroughly to remove stains or scuffs. To clean your leather Sperrys, start by scrubbing off any dirt or dust with a bristle brush. Then, make a solution out of water and dish soap, dampen a microfiber cloth with the solution, and rub your shoes in a circular motion to remove scuffs.
If you have canvas Sperrys, combine warm water and laundry detergent in a bucket, then dip a brush into the solution and scrub your shoes. After you've removed the dirt or stains, use a cloth to rinse your shoes in warm water. To learn when to put your canvas Sperrys in the washing machine or how to clean suede Sperrys, read on!
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Things You'll Need. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Mix warm water and liquid detergent in a bucket or water basin. Fill a bucket with warm water and add a mild laundry detergent. Liquid detergent works best, but powdered detergent can be used if on hand. Swirl the solution around until the detergent is completely dissolved.
If bubbles appear and the surface is worked into a lather, your solution is ready to be used. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Good Subscriber Account active since Shortcuts. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile. Log out. More Button Icon Circle with three vertical dots.
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Nubuck has a smooth, velvety feel that has been sanded down and scars easily. Suede feels like high pile velvet and is more rugged than nubuck Leather feels like, you know, leather. Apply leather cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the grime off the surface. If you need to get any dirt of debris off the shoe, use a soft bristle brush to loosen the dirt.
To clean the soles, use a cleaning toothbrush and a little bit of soapy water. Lay flat to dry for 24 hours. Cleaning Suede Sperrys Clean them once dirt or mud is dry.
Start by gently brushing your shoes to remove any dust, debris or dirt. This goes for salt and water stains, scuff marks and caked-on dirt. Then, apply some steam either using a steamer or a kettle to further loosen any dirt of debris and raise the nap of the steam from about a foot away.
Re-brush the area with the suede brush to lift the nap. Use a suede bar to erase any stains or flattened areas and finish that off by gently brushing the area to lift the nap. You can finish off by treating them with a protective spray and let dry for 24 hours. Cleaning Nubuck Sperrys Which is again, similar to suede with a finer nap, accept right off the bat that they will look dirtier than other types of leather; they are more susceptible to staining.
Use the brush to loosen any dirt and try to use a rubber bristled brush instead of a nylon brush because the nylon brush will show scarring. Then, use the suede bar to rub out any stains or marks, you can dampen it to further clean and condition the shoe.
Re-brush the leather afterward to lift the nap. Treat with a leather protective spray. After Use in Salt Water Thoroughly rinse with fresh water to remove any remaining salt which will dry and damage the shoe, and leave salt stains.
If possible, dry the removable insole separately. To Clean the soles of the shoes Simply clean with a toothbrush and some baking soda , rinse well and the stains should be gone. Towel dry and be sure not to get any baking soda onto the leather. Rinse the soles out well and let them air dry, not exposed to any heat to avoid shrivelling. Replace and make sure you deodorize them often. Leave us any comments you may have and thanks for reading!
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For more than 20 years, we have been providing the highest quality in shoe care products. Through our highly motivated Brand Partners, millions of bottles have been sold! How to Clean Leather Sperrys. How To , Leather , Sperry. I was worried about cleaning them as I am with most leather products. Here is the step by step guide for how to clean leather Sperrys: Prep the shoe by removing the laces and setting them in a small solution of Cleaner and water.
Let them soak while we clean the shoe.
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