EspaClean cleaning

HOW DO I CLEAN MY ESPADRILLES?

Discover our natural, zero waste espadrilles cleaning kit made in Montpellier !

As soon as the sunny days arrive, espadrilles are out to accompany you in all your adventures. Wine, Medor slime, dirt path, wet lawn, your pair is not immune to the hazards of everyday life, it is important to know how to clean it. The golden rule to follow: never put it in the washing machine. The great enemy of the espadrille being humidity, we will prefer local cleaning of the stained area . So how to do it? The Payote team has your back. Discover our Espaclean for cleaning espadrilles, 100% natural and made in France , an eco-responsible solution that will offer you spectacular results.

A locally made cleaning kit

To create this great kit, we found an outstanding partner: Simple Things, a young French brand located in Montpellier specializing in planet-friendly cleaning products. Simple Things and Payote not only share their proximity to the Mediterranean, our values ​​are also in the same line. Minimalist compositions, organic materials and local manufacturing are the watchwords that guide the Montpellier brand. We therefore designed this kit together so that it would be zero waste and adapted to the needs of the espadrille without compromising on efficiency. The Espakit contains the essentials to clean your pair without misstep: a reusable sponge, a stain remover stick and a seeded bookmark. To avoid throwing anything away, you can plant the small compostable paper bookmark which will become a pretty aromatic plant. Three plants were randomly slipped into our bookmarks: basil, peppermint and lavender. The sponge was made by the little hands of the Simple Things seamstresses in Montpellier. Its size has been specially adapted to make it easier to use. Thinner than traditional sponges, it allows you to better target the task to be treated. The stain remover stick is made up of only two ingredients: Marseille soap and Sommières soil. Marseille soap is an excellent natural stain remover and Sommières earth is a very absorbent clay powder. A extremely effective combo for all types of tasks!

What are the steps to follow to properly clean your pair?

Since the espadrille is made of distinct materials, the canvas in cotton or polyester and the sole in rope, you will have to adapt to each element. As for the sole, you will not be able to clean it. The rope that makes it up would swell on contact with water. This is why prevention is more important than cure in this case. If your feet tend to sweat, consider drying your espadrilles after each use so that the rope does not stay damp for too long. This will prevent it from darkening too quickly. To clean the canvas properly, you can use soapy water and a soft-bristled brush. Consider slipping a little fabric, a tea towel or other thick fabric inside your pair so that the water does not come into contact with the rope sole. To clean your pair with the Sommières soil stick from Espakit, here are the steps to follow: 1) Wet the stain remover stick 2) Wet the area of ​​the sneaker to be cleaned 3) We rub the stain remover stick on the task 4) Finally, gently rub the sponge provided in the Espakit and poof, the stain disappears. This cleaning method will work wonders on classic cotton espadrilles, sublimated fabric printed models or fur-lined espadrilles. The icing on the sole: we package your Espakit in a small organic cotton pouch. You can reuse it in a thousand and one ways.

Finally, tell me the whole composition!

It is minimalist and natural! - Stain remover stick: Marseille soap, Sommières soil - Reusable sponge: natural jute and terry cloth - Packaging pouch: organic cotton - Bookmark: biodegradable paper and herb seeds (either peppermint, basil or lavender)