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How to Clean Nubuck Sandals

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By Elizabeth Lang
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Nubuck is material that is a type of leather common in sandals and is specifically used in Birkenstock brand sandals. It typically has a velvet-like appearance and texture because of the way in which the material is buffed. Because of the buffing, the material is extremely resistant to wear and tear. However, walking in mud or spilling liquid on the Nubuck can stain it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Dry cloth or paper towel
  • Eraser
  • Pumice stone or fine sandpaper
  • Damp cloth
  1. Step 1

    Wipe down the shoes with a dry towel or paper towel. This will remove any excess dirt, sand or salt that is on the sandals.

  2. Step 2

    Blot the stain with dry paper towel, if the stain is a new liquid stain. Blot as much liquid off as possible. Let the stain dry, and complete the rest of the steps.

  3. Step 3

    Rub the Nubuck sandals with a pencil eraser on the scuff marks and stains.

  4. Step 4

    Rub the stains or scuff marks on the Nubuck sandals with very fine sandpaper or a pumice stone if the pencil eraser in Step 3 did not work. Brush very gently and only on the stained spots of the shoe. A pumice stone can be found in the beauty/foot section of your local pharmacy.

  5. Step 5

    Wipe down the sandals using a damp cloth.

  6. Step 6

    Let air dry for two to three hours.

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