Clean thing: How to get your Engelbert Strauss work shoes back in shape, of course.

When the work leaves its mark

For example, what do a bricklayer, a forestry worker and a farmer have in common? They all work in important professions in which it does not work without suitable work equipment, including good work shoes . In addition, shoes in particular get dirty regularly and need a good and suitable shoe care routine so that they protect their wearers for a long time.

For this reason, we have taken a look at safety shoes from Engelbert Strauß today in order to be able to give you valuable care tips for your own work shoes.

Our shoes are lace-up shoes made of mixed leather. Among other things, they are made of smooth leather and functional fabric – with each leather having its own needs. The sole of the shoe is made of a rubber compound.

The shoes are heavily soiled, have only been roughly cleaned with rainwater and have never been treated with nourishing care. We want to change that today!

Was benötigen wir für eine Reinigung der Schuhe?

den Draußen unterwegs! Reiniger
einen Eimer mit warmem Wasser
eine Schmutzbürste
den Draußen unterwegs! Nässeschutz
einen Auftragspinsel
eine kleine leere Schüssel
ggfs. ein Baumwolltuch oder eine Auftragsbürste

Wir beginnen damit, die Schnürsenkel zu entfernen. Dies ist wichtig, damit man auch an die sonst eher schwieriger zugänglichen Stellen kommt.

Tapir-Tipp: Um sicherzustellen, dass der Schnürsenkel nicht verloren geht, packen Sie ihn am besten direkt in den Schuh!
Sollten die Schnürsenkel andererseits auch sehr schmutzig sein und eine Reinigung brauchen, so können diese am besten einfach mit in den Eimer mit dem Waschwasser getan werden.

Removing dirt from the sole of your shoe – this is how it’s easy and efficient!

Next we come to the cleaning. Tapir’s dirt brush is particularly suitable for cleaning the grooves in the soles of shoes. This is because it has both a pointed and a flat side, with which you can easily but effectively scrape the dirt and small stones that have settled out of the grooves without damaging them. Afterwards, the coarse bristles help to remove even the last dirt from the soles .

Tapir tip: It is best to clean it immediately after the sole of the shoe has been soiled by, for example, bad weather! It’s usually easier that way. In addition, the dirt brush is also ideal for wet cleaning. This makes it even easier to remove encrusted dirt.

Dirty shoes – clean performance

Now the shoe surface must be cleaned. For this shoe, Tapir recommends the Doutdoor on the go! Cleaner, as it is harmless to all types of leather contained on the shoe and at the same time nourishes and impregnates the material.

We first add a dash of cleaner to the water. The swelling sponge is then soaked in it and another splash of the cleaner on the wet sponge. This is then kneaded until a fine foam is formed, which is then applied to the shoe over a large area. This foam can then also take effect and begins to loosen even deep-seated dirt from the inside out.

Tapir tip: Simply work in the foam on the hard-to-reach edges of the shoe with the dirt brush. This means that the cleaner can go wherever it is needed.
Finally, simply rinse the brush under clean water and work the brushed areas of the shoe again with the sponge.

Real protection for real work

After the shoe has been completely cleaned, it must be protected from future influences such as water and dirt. The DraAußenen on the road is suitable for this! Moisture protection.

First, shake the bottle sufficiently so that all the ingredients mix together and the best possible effect is achieved.
Then pour a shot of the moisture protection into a small bowl, because it is easier to pick it up with the brush.
The brush is well suited for smaller areas and working on the seams. For larger surfaces, you can also use an application brush or a cotton cloth.

Treat the entire shoe with the moisture protection and massage it in well with the brush.

The shoe is now not only clean, but also well equipped for future work and will protect your feet for a long time to come with regular care! So now the work can continue. The perfect shoe care for safety shoes.