Brilio.net - Sandals are known for their comfort, but they often become dirty and dull if used continuously. Moisture, dust, and dirt can build up, making sandals look less attractive and uncomfortable. Regularly caring for sandals is important to maintain their cleanliness and appearance. Cleaning sandals with a soft brush, soapy water, or special cleaning fluid can remove dirt and odor.
Keeping sandals dry and storing them in a clean and cool place also prevents the growth of mold or bacteria. If sandals are already dull, there is a special way to clean them. A YouTube user, Rumah Abecelo, shares a trick to make sandals shiny again.
As reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Rumah Abecelo on Saturday (25/1), the mothers admitted to using simple ingredients, some of which came from the kitchen.
This trick to clean dirty and dull sandals will make them shiny.Well, the kitchen ingredient in question is dishwashing soap. In addition, he also uses bleach to clean dirty and dull sandals.
photo: YouTube/Rumah Abecelo
First, mix the bleach and dish soap in a small container. Then stir using an old toothbrush. For maximum results, these two ingredients do not need to be mixed with water again, okay?
Next, apply this cleaning fluid to the surface of the dirty sandals that are still dry (so don't rinse them first). While applying, scrub using an old toothbrush. Do this process evenly until all the dirt is completely gone.
photo: YouTube/Rumah Abecelo
"Just brush it gently, don't be too rough because the sandal material is very soft. So you can't just brush it carelessly. And you also have to use a soft brush so that the sandals don't get damaged or have holes," said YouTube Rumah Abecelo.
After brushing, let it sit for a while so that the dirt is further removed. Then rinse with clean water and dry in the sun. Well, that way, the appearance of the sandals becomes shinier. Even the color of these sandals is white again like new.
photo: YouTube/Rumah Abecelo
The upload about the trick to clean sandals immediately attracted attention and has been viewed more than 1,000 times. Who would have thought, many netizens were interested and also flooded the comments column with various responses. Most of these netizens admitted that the trick was very useful to practice.
"Wow, it's really new, thank you, Mom, for the knowledge," said YouTube @wongdusun-ug9sd.
"Wow, dishwashing soap is also useful and effective for cleaning sandals," said YouTube @Amysekti.
"Wow, it just so happens that I have dirty sandals that haven't been washed yet... so I want to try them right away... thank you very much, sis, for the tutorial," said YouTube @dapoermamamimi.
"useful knowledge. May Allah grant blessings," said YouTube @myurit3444.
"So your sandals are shiny, right, Mom?" said YouTube @BUNGA-tw4nh.
Tips for dealing with sandals that are wrinkled and too small.Dealing with sandals that are wrinkled and too small can be quite an annoying problem. Here are some tips to overcome this problem.
1. Use cleaning fluid and a brush.
Clean the sandals with cleaning fluid and a soft brush to remove dirt and dust that might cause the sandals to shrink.
2. Do not use hot water.
Avoid washing sandals with hot water as it can cause the sandals to shrink.
3. Use a shoe enlarger.
If the sandals are too small, use shoe enlargers available at shoe stores to enlarge the size of the sandals.
4. Use elastic rubber.
If the sandals are too small in the strap area, add elastic to the strap area to provide a little extra room.
5. Wear thin socks.
If the sandals are too small in the foot area, try wearing thin socks to provide a little extra room.
6. Soak in cold water.
If the sandals are made of a material that is safe to soak, soak them in cold water for a few minutes to help restore their original shape.
7. Use the door opener.
If the part of the sandal that is wrinkled is the front, use a door opener or other hard object to help restore its shape.
8. Store properly.
Store sandals in a place that is not exposed to heat or direct sunlight to prevent the sandals from shrinking.
9. Choose the right sandals.
Avoid wearing sandals that are too small or too big for your feet to avoid problems with them shrinking or being too small.
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