How to Clean Rainbow Sandals
Rainbow sandals are a popular brand-name flip-flop known for their comfort, durability and style. While the classic thong versions are made of premier leather, newer styles offer sandals made of hemp, rubber or plastic (or a combination of the materials). While the brand totes their multi-use function, regular use of your Rainbow sandals will cause them to darken and weather. However, effective cleaning methods can help freshen the look of your Rainbow sandals and keep them both fashionable and functional.
Instructions
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Dampen a cloth with warm water. Add a little bit of dish-washing soap, but not enough to make the cloth too sudsy. Rub the cloth gently over dirty areas on the Rainbow sandals to spot clean. Use an old toothbrush to scrub debris off your leather Rainbows; use a professional leather cleaner for tough jobs.
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Submerge 100-percent plastic Rainbows in a bucket of soapy water. Soak for five minutes and plunge several times to break apart caked debris. Wash all over with a sponge, scrubbing firmly on dirty areas. Air-dry in full sun.
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Wash 100-percent hemp Rainbows in the washing machine. Run the cycle (preferably "hand-wash cycle") in cold water, with only a little laundry detergent. Air-dry Rainbows in the full sun for at least six hours. Use a stain remover pen (or spray) on white hemp versions, as this may help clean the fabric. Do not clean with this option if the Rainbows are made of leather or plastic materials.
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Tips & Warnings
Understand how specific conditions affect your Rainbow sandals. Do not wear your leather sandals to the beach or pool if you are concerned about getting them dirty. Additionally, be watchful of wearing your ivory hemp sandals on rainy days, as mud and dirt can cause permanent discoloration. Rainbows are handmade with high-quality materials, so use caution while cleaning them--especially if they are an eco-friendly style that may react negatively to cleaning agents. When in doubt, test a small spot of the sandal before cleaning all of it.
Contact the company directly should you have specific questions or concerns about your Rainbow sandals. Never submerge leather Rainbows in water; water darkens the leather, which can be irreversible. Understand that darkened leather may never return to its original coloring, and Rainbows may never be perfect again after cleaning.
Resources
- Photo Credit J.R. Kendall
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Comments
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One of the tips says not to wear these to the beach, but that's exactly what they were made for. I take my rainbows everywhere I own two pairs( premier leather single stack and double stack) I've never had stains occur from a little water, but the rainbow website does warn against using petroleum based cleaners.... normally found in leather cleaners.
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Is it Vegan?
