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Made from bio-sourced corn-based material with a leather-like appearance, our Mood Walk vegan sneakers also need to be cleaned and pampered. We will give you several tips to take care of your women's sneakers and maximize their lifespan.
Steps to clean a pair of vegan sneakers
Step 1: The materials needed to clean your corn leather sneakers
Several techniques can work, you just have to be careful not to damage the materials of the vegan sneakers with products that are too aggressive or by rubbing too hard.
We therefore advise you to use a soft damp sponge , a microfiber cloth or a toothbrush for smaller areas and localized stains .
For the cleaning product, several options are possible but we recommend Marseille soap . You may also need another dry cloth to wipe at the end of cleaning.
Step 2: Dusting off your vegan sneakers
First of all, before putting water on your vegan sneakers, it is important to dust them. You can use a brush and rub gently. This will prevent the dust from becoming embedded with the water if it is not removed first. This step can be useful if, for example, you have dry mud deposited on your vegan sneakers .
Step 3: Cleaning your vegan sneakers
The exterior of our vegan sneakers is mainly made of a bio-material made from corn . This eco-responsible material, an alternative to leather, wrongly called “vegan leather”, is easy to clean . Make circular movements with your dampened soft sponge and Marseille soap. Once cleaning is finished, wipe with a dry cloth to remove as much water as possible and prevent it from becoming encrusted.
The rubber outsoles, which are partly made of recycled rubber , are the easiest parts to clean . You can scrub this area more vigorously with a damp brush and natural soap, then rinse with water.
The vegan suede inserts and straps are the most fragile areas . Use a soft brush to remove dust and any traces that may be present.
To clean cotton laces , soak them in a bowl of water and natural soap. Scrub and rinse them, then let them air dry before putting them back on your vegan sneakers.
If some stains are stubborn and are on the white part made of corn, there are solutions with other natural products. Use a 10:1 preparation of hot water and apple or white wine vinegar. In fact, vinegar has the property of disinfecting and removing stains.
Step 4: Drying your vegan sneakers
For drying, it is advisable to let them air dry rather than exposing them directly to a heat source such as the sun or on a radiator.
Mood Walk Team's Tips for Cleaning Your Vegan Sneakers
To be able to carry out a complete and optimal cleaning of your vegan women's sneakers , we advise you to remove the laces. You will then be able to clean them more easily separately.
Also be careful with the vegan suede part, this material does not really like water.
Therefore, you should not completely immerse your shoes when cleaning.
And the last thing to absolutely avoid when cleaning your shoes: the washing machine. This risks deforming them and seriously damaging the materials.
How to maximize the lifespan of our vegan sneakers?
There are some tips and advice for keeping your vegan sneakers for as long as possible and thus avoiding having to buy them often.
First of all, when you put them on, remember to unlace them slightly: this will avoid deforming the back of your sneakers.
For our vegan sneakers, we chose a lining made with a material derived from corn that has a very high absorption capacity and allows extremely fast drying. This bio material absorbs water in 2 seconds compared to 33 minutes on average for leather.
However, you can also use a deodorant in the form of a spray if necessary. This helps remove bad odors and eliminate bacteria. In addition, the insoles of our women's sneakers are removable, so you can remove them to let them air dry and air out your eco-friendly sneakers . To freshen up the inside of your vegan sneakers, we recommend sprinkling a little baking soda, leaving it on for 1 to 2 hours, then removing it. This is a well-known natural solution for eliminating odors.
Regarding the preservation of your vegan sneakers , extreme temperatures may damage them. You must therefore make sure to store them in a place protected from direct light. To prevent them from deforming when you are not wearing them, you can put a ball of paper in the pair, or use shoe trees.
In addition to cleaning, you can waterproof your shoes with a special product for vegan materials.
