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22nd Aug, 2024
Cleaning & Care of ReEmber Slip-On Shoes
Words and photos by Abigail LaFleur-Shaffer.
Words and photos by Abigail LaFleur-Shaffer.
As a photographer, hiker, and climber, I spend a lot of time on the road playing outside and camping. It’s no secret that I’m often movin’ and groovin’; the world is beautiful and I am not one to shy away from soaking it all up with my dogs by my side.
And I never leave on a road trip without my go-to camping shoe: Teva ReEmber. Whether I’m cooking camp dinner, building a campfire, having a dance party under the stars with friends, or on a sunrise coffee walk with the dogs, my shoes wear the alpine dirt and the desert dust well.
Every dirty spot on my shoes carries stories and memories of special places, they are marks of living life fully. But like me after a long trip, sometimes my Teva ReEmber shoes need a little refreshing. I do not recommend machine-washing, so keep reading to learn how to properly care for and clean your Teva shoes.
What I Use To Clean My ReEmber Shoes
- A few white towels or white cloths
- Soft bristle brush, like an old toothbrush
- Bowl
- Gentle liquid soap or detergent
- Cold water
How I Clean Dirt Off My ReEmber Shoes
1. Before wet cleaning, I gently wipe the surface of the shoes with a clean dry white towel to remove loose dirt and debris from the surface of the shoes.
2. Mix a small amount of gentle soap or detergent with cold water (very important to dilute the soap!) in a bowl to create a soapy solution. Stir the solution to create a gentle cleaning mixture.
3. Dip a clean white towel into the soapy solution. It’s very important to use a white towel to be sure that any colour from the towel doesn’t transfer to your shoes.
4. Gently spot clean the dirtied areas of the shoes using the damp towel. Use light pressure and don’t scrub too hard to avoid damaging the shoe material.
5. I use a soft bristle brush to clean the outsole and rubber parts of the shoe. I don’t recommend using the brush to clean the shoe uppers since it can be too abrasive.
6. Dampen a clean white towel with water and gently wipe down the shoes to remove any soapy residue.
7. Use a clean dry white towel to blot and absorb any excess moisture from the shoes.
8. Allow the shoes to air dry in the shade or a well-ventilated area at room temperature. Avoid leaving out in direct sunlight or heat sources that could damage or discolour the shoes.
How I Clean the Removable Footbed from My ReEmber Shoes
Twigs, rocks, and even sand often find their way into my shoes, especially with dogs stepping on my feet as they eagerly await camp dinner or our evening walk, so having the option to remove the Teva ReEmber insole is prime! It has made cleaning out my shoes on-the-go much easier and faster until I can do a good shoe-cleaning at home.
1. Remove the footbed from the ReEmber shoe.
2. Use a clean dry white towel to remove any dirt from the insole.
3. Add a small amount of gentle soap or detergent with cold water in a bowl to create a soapy solution. Stir the solution to create a gentle cleaning mixture.
4. Dip a clean white towel into the soapy solution. It’s very important to use a white towel to be sure that any colour from the towel doesn’t transfer to your shoes.
5. Gently spot clean the dirtied areas of the insole using the damp towel. Use light pressure and don’t scrub too hard to avoid damaging the insole material.
6. Dampen a clean white towel with water and gently wipe down the insole to remove any soapy residue.
7. Use a clean dry white towel to blot and absorb any excess moisture from the shoes.
8. I allow the footbed to dry separately from the shoe and reassemble it after all components are dry.
How I Don’t Clean ReEmber Shoes
- I never use harsh cleaning materials like a rough brush.
- I never put my ReEmber shoes in the washing machine.
- I never dry my ReEmber shoes in the dryer, or any concentrated heat like a hair dryer, or in direct sunlight because this can cause the colour to fade and tends to weaken the materials.
- I never use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents like vinegar or bleach so that I don’t damage the colour or fabric.
Words and photos by Abigail LaFleur-Shaffer.
As a photographer, hiker, and climber, I spend a lot of time on the road playing outside and camping. It’s no secret that I’m often movin’ and groovin’; the world is beautiful and I am not one to shy away from soaking it all up with my dogs by my side.
And I never leave on a road trip without my go-to camping shoe: Teva ReEmber. Whether I’m cooking camp dinner, building a campfire, having a dance party under the stars with friends, or on a sunrise coffee walk with the dogs, my shoes wear the alpine dirt and the desert dust well.
Every dirty spot on my shoes carries stories and memories of special places, they are marks of living life fully. But like me after a long trip, sometimes my Teva ReEmber shoes need a little refreshing. I do not recommend machine-washing, so keep reading to learn how to properly care for and clean your Teva shoes.
What I Use To Clean My ReEmber Shoes
- A few white towels or white cloths
- Soft bristle brush, like an old toothbrush
- Bowl
- Gentle liquid soap or detergent
- Cold water
How I Clean Dirt Off My ReEmber Shoes
1. Before wet cleaning, I gently wipe the surface of the shoes with a clean dry white towel to remove loose dirt and debris from the surface of the shoes.
2. Mix a small amount of gentle soap or detergent with cold water (very important to dilute the soap!) in a bowl to create a soapy solution. Stir the solution to create a gentle cleaning mixture.
3. Dip a clean white towel into the soapy solution. It’s very important to use a white towel to be sure that any colour from the towel doesn’t transfer to your shoes.
4. Gently spot clean the dirtied areas of the shoes using the damp towel. Use light pressure and don’t scrub too hard to avoid damaging the shoe material.
5. I use a soft bristle brush to clean the outsole and rubber parts of the shoe. I don’t recommend using the brush to clean the shoe uppers since it can be too abrasive.
6. Dampen a clean white towel with water and gently wipe down the shoes to remove any soapy residue.
7. Use a clean dry white towel to blot and absorb any excess moisture from the shoes.
8. Allow the shoes to air dry in the shade or a well-ventilated area at room temperature. Avoid leaving out in direct sunlight or heat sources that could damage or discolour the shoes.
How I Clean the Removable Footbed from My ReEmber Shoes
Twigs, rocks, and even sand often find their way into my shoes, especially with dogs stepping on my feet as they eagerly await camp dinner or our evening walk, so having the option to remove the Teva ReEmber insole is prime! It has made cleaning out my shoes on-the-go much easier and faster until I can do a good shoe-cleaning at home.
1. Remove the footbed from the ReEmber shoe.
2. Use a clean dry white towel to remove any dirt from the insole.
3. Add a small amount of gentle soap or detergent with cold water in a bowl to create a soapy solution. Stir the solution to create a gentle cleaning mixture.
4. Dip a clean white towel into the soapy solution. It’s very important to use a white towel to be sure that any colour from the towel doesn’t transfer to your shoes.
5. Gently spot clean the dirtied areas of the insole using the damp towel. Use light pressure and don’t scrub too hard to avoid damaging the insole material.
6. Dampen a clean white towel with water and gently wipe down the insole to remove any soapy residue.
7. Use a clean dry white towel to blot and absorb any excess moisture from the shoes.
8. I allow the footbed to dry separately from the shoe and reassemble it after all components are dry.
How I Don’t Clean ReEmber Shoes
- I never use harsh cleaning materials like a rough brush.
- I never put my ReEmber shoes in the washing machine.
- I never dry my ReEmber shoes in the dryer, or any concentrated heat like a hair dryer, or in direct sunlight because this can cause the colour to fade and tends to weaken the materials.
- I never use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents like vinegar or bleach so that I don’t damage the colour or fabric.
