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Home » Cleaning Guides » Clothing & Fabrics » Shoes, Accessories and Other Stuff » How to Clean Fleece Lined Non-Washable Slippers

How to Clean Fleece Lined Non-Washable Slippers

Table of Contents:
  1. Regular Cleaning Instructions
  2. Removing Greasy Stains
  3. Cleaning Heavily Soiled Slippers
  4. Cleaning and Deodorizing the Inside of the Slippers
  5. Keeping Your Slippers Clean

Lisa asks: “How do you clean slippers that can’t go in the washing machine?”

Fleecefleece-slippers or sheepskin-lined slippers are the most popular kinds of slippers available as they are the perfect combination of comfort and durability. Even though these shoes are not washable in terms of being able to go in the washing machine, they are clean-able. If your slippers are suede or leather on the outside, then they should be cleaned as suede or leather. Use our guides How to Clean Suede Shoes or How to Clean Leather Shoes. However, the inner fleece or sheepskin part can be cleaned with the section for the inside of slippers below. For all other outer slipper materials, use the information below.

Regular Cleaning Instructions

Begin by lightly brushing your slippers with a shoe brush. If you don’t have a shoe or suede brush, a dry towel can work instead. This will remove most surface dirt and dust.

Spot clean as needed with a damp cloth. Rub the spots in a gentle, circular motion. Turn the cloth to a new area as the dirt is transferred to the cloth.

Removing Greasy Stains

If the spot is greasy or oily, sprinkle baking soda over it. Be generous with the baking soda, making a small pile over the stain about a centimeter thick if possible. Leave the powder on the stain for a couple hours, then brush it off. Repeat as many times as needed for the stain to be removed.

Cleaning Heavily Soiled Slippers

  1. Mist the stained areas quickly with a spray bottle using the least amount of water necessary to remove the dirt.
  2. Blot dry with clean towels, changing the towels as they become soiled.
  3. If the spot does not come out with plain water, put a drop of Dawn dishwashing liquid on a damp cloth and rub the spot in a circular motion.
  4. Sponge the area with a damp cloth to rinse off the soap residue.
  5. Pat the area as dry as possible with a towel.
  6. Let the slippers air dry away from direct sunlight and heat sources. It will take awhile for the slippers to dry naturally, but if you try to force them by applying heat, you just might ruin them.

Cleaning and Deodorizing the Inside of the Slippers

Use the upholstery attachment on a vacuum to clean the inside of the shoes. This will remove most surface dirt and help to fluff up the fleece.

If the fleece is severely matted, a wire wool brush can be used to remove some of the curling and help fluff it up.

If the inside of the shoes smell, but are not actually dirty, spray them with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water. Only mist the inside of the shoes lightly. Allow the vinegar to dry so that the vinegar smell is gone, then determine if the process needs to be repeated.

For a more deep cleaning of the insides, use baking soda. Sprinkle a small amount (few spoonfuls) into each slipper and tap the sides to move the baking soda around and coat the insides of the shoes. Leave the baking soda in place for a couple hours, then vacuum it up using the upholstery attachment. This will not only deodorize the slippers, but also will act as a dry shampoo, soaking up dirt and body oils.

Keeping Your Slippers Clean

Only wear non-washable slippers indoors. It will extend their life and reduce the number of cleanings needed. Regular brushing with a common shoe brush will help remove solid particles and improve their overall appearance.

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Comments

  1. Steve says

    September 24, 2011 at 3:05 am

    It’s not the suede outer-part of the slippers that usually needs cleaning, it’s the inside white fluffy-type lining that gets kind of nasty after a while. Is there a way to clean the inside without ruining the suede? Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Malcolm says

    June 1, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I am a physician, so when my slippers get yucky, I want to know how to sanitize the insides – you know – like GERMS!

    Reply
  3. Robert says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    “It’s not the suede outer-part of the slippers that usually needs cleaning, it’s the inside white fluffy-type lining that gets kind of nasty after a while. Is there a way to clean the inside without ruining the suede? Thanks.”

    Reply
  4. Robyn says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:05 am

    Well, I have learned to buy a pair of inner soles or cut a piece of sherpa fabric, which is like a faux lambs’ wool, and insert that into my slippers when I buy them; then they will last longer.
    Good luck.

    Reply
  5. Mariah says

    December 8, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    I have the same type of slippers as Steve. How on earth do you get the insides clean?

    Reply
  6. Mike says

    October 9, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    I used the handheld cleaning attachment on my Hoover carpet cleaning machine. A little awkward, but does a great job.

    Reply
  7. Bbr says

    February 2, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    My husband’s slippers are Florsheim and are sherpa lined and they REEK after only a month. I’m about to just throw them in the washer. Ugh.

    Reply
  8. Arlene says

    January 1, 2019 at 12:33 am

    Can I spray with Febreze?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      January 22, 2019 at 1:51 am

      Arlene,
      It would be best to avoid spraying Febreze inside the slippers as even the Febreze product with the highest score from EWG still contained chemicals that have potential concerns as skin irritants (and that product has been discontinued anyway). If you want to spray them, only spray the outside. Good luck!
      Source: EWG – Febreze Air Effects Pet Odor Eliminator
      Source: EWG – Febreze

      Reply

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