Cleaning your Allbirds Remove the insoles and laces, and brush off excess dirt with a towel or soft brush. Throw the shoes in the washing machine on wool/delicates cycle (cold water). We recommend using a linen bag and washing the insoles by hand for best results. Use a gentle detergent and avoid bleach at all costs.
How do you wash Allbirds by hand?
- Remove the laces and insoles and wash separately.
- Use a soft brush to remove any excess dirt or mud.
- Fill a bucket with soap and water (mild or natural soap).
- Submerge the shoes in the soapy water.
- Leave for 20 minutes.
- Rinse under cold water.
- Air-dry in a well-ventilated area.
Can you wash Allbirds with other clothes?
Put your shoes inside the washing machine. Don't throw any other clothes in with your shoes if you aren't using a delicates bag. If you do have a bag, feel free to throw the shoes in with a normal load of laundry. Don't put anything else in the delicates bag with your shoes.
Do Allbirds shoes shrink in the wash?
The key with Allbirds is to treat them gently. The wool can stretch or shrink if you use too high a heat, both in the wash or when drying. By gently machine-washing your Allbirds, you will be taking care of them for years to come.
Can I wash Allbirds with laces?
Allbirds laces and insoles are not designed to be washed in a washing machine. Instead, remove them from the shoe and run them under water with mild soap or swish them around in a bowl or sink with some mild soap.
Can you use OxiClean on Allbirds?
We'd recommend spot treating tougher stains with a non bleach stain remover, like OxiClean or Shout! We typically recommend spot treating with a non-bleach stain remover. Feel free to reach out to help@allbirds.com if you'd like to chat further!
How do you spot clean an Allbird?
Spot cleaning dirt with warm water and gentle soap is the best but if they need a deep clean, machine washing is still okay. Don't forget to air dry your shoes just like in the good ol' days—and whatever you do, avoid the dryer and bleach at all costs!
What happens if I wash my Allbirds insoles?
Allbirds laces and insoles are not designed to be washed in a washing machine. Instead, remove them from the shoe and run them under water with mild soap or swish them around in a bowl or sink with some mild soap. It's important to allow them to dry completely before putting them back in your Allbirds!
How do you deodorize Allbird insoles?
Additionally, we suggest keeping a bottle of Vapor Fresh® Natural Sports Cleaning Spray around to quickly clean and deodorize your Allbirds as soon as you slip them off your feet. All it takes is a few sprays to the interiors of the shoes and the natural cleaning power of plants will take over from there.
Can I wash my shoe insoles in the washing machine?
Machine washing your insoles could leave them waterlogged, which means they could take days to dry. If your insoles are not machine washable, you can clean and deodorize them by hand. Use a soft brush or rag to gently wipe down your insoles with slightly soapy water.
Can you keep white Allbirds clean?
Cleaning your Allbirds Throw the shoes in the washing machine on wool/delicates cycle (cold water). We recommend using a linen bag and washing the insoles by hand for best results. Use a gentle detergent and avoid bleach at all costs. Do NOT tumble dry air dry your Allbirds like the good ol' days!
How dirty do Allbirds get?
Your Allbirds are built to travel So in all likelihood, they will get pretty dirty. Don't worry, we thought about that.
What happens if you bleach Allbirds?
We do not recommend bleach as it may change the natural material of the wool. You can find our shoe care guide at the following link and if you need specific help please write to us at help@allbirds.com.