How to make your products last longer and look their best
General maintenance
1. CLEANING
Use a clean, dry cloth to remove dirt and dust from your shoes. Don’t clean them with soap or water.
2. CONDITIONING
Conditioning your huaraches helps maintain their shine. You can use leather care products such as gentle leather creams and neutral conditioners for light scratch removal, deeper stains, and regular maintenance. Be sure to spot test your products beforehand.
3. STORAGE
Appropriately storing your huaraches is one of the easiest ways to make them last long. Some things to consider:
• Store your shoes with a shoehorn or tissue paper inside and place them in a breathable cotton dust bag to avoid scratches.
• Avoid using plastic bags for storage.
• Store away from direct sunlight and heat sources, as this can cause the color to fade and dry out the leather.
Leather
General instructions
- Use a clean, dry cloth to remove dirt and dust.
- Don’t clean them with soap or water.
- Conditioning helps maintain their original shine.
- You may use leather care products and gentle leather creams and neutral conditioners for light scratch removal, deeper stains, and regular maintenance. Be sure to always spot test your products beforehand.
- You can use a waterproof spray to protect your shoes from water and dust absorbance.
- For suede leather, use a mild stain and water protection spray specifically suitable for suede. You can clean suede by using a soft suede brush to remove dust and dirt.
How to remove marks and scratches
Small scratches can be taken care of with a little polishing, but deep scratches require some more attention.
- Carefully clean the area with a soft cloth and assess the surface. If the color is scratched but the surface is still intact, buff the scratch with a soft dry cloth and apply thin layers of a matching color balm. Then use a leather protector to prevent further scratching.
- If the surface is compromised, you can use a leather filler to restore the even finish. After that, you can buff and apply the color balm.
- For oily or greasy marks, these can be lifted out by applying cornflour overnight and gently brushing away the excess afterward. For tough stains, we advise using a dedicated cleaning product.
If you’re not sure what to do, always contact an expert or take them to the local cobbler.
What to do when the leather gets wet
• Dry any water that you can right away with a soft cloth.
• Do not use a hairdryer as this will dry out the leather.
• Stuff the inside of your shoes with newspaper.
•Let your shoes air dry at room temperature, away from direct sun or heat, as these can dry out them.
•Apply a leather cleaner and conditioner once they are dry.
•When they are completely dry, you can place cedar shoe trees in your shoes to keep them from drying out and prevent wrinkling.
Natural sole
Cleaning Instructions
1. Mix some warm water and a few drops of clear detergent (preferably an eco-friendly option to avoid extra water pollution).
2. Make some foam and gently apply with a sponge or brush (if the dirt is hard to remove).
3. Wash off with clean and cold water.
• You can also use curd soap if you prefer and apply it directly into the sole.
• Be very careful not to get the leather wet or spill detergent on it, it might stain the leather or alter its natural color.
• Do not use abrasive solvents because they might permanently damage the sole.
Jewelry
General instructions
• Store your piece in a cool, dry, and preferably airtight place to avoid oxidation.
• Limit exposure: remove your jewelry before cleaning, cooking, swimming, bathing, tanning, and exercising. Also do not expose the piece to corrosive agents such as chlorine, grease, sweat, or perfume for long periods.
• Avoid rubbing bracelets, necklaces, and rings against each other to avoid scratching.
•Regularly clean the pieces to maintain their shine and beauty.
•Generally, you can clean your jewelry by soaking it in warm water with some gentle soap (no detergent!). Afterward, carefully dry it with a dry absorbent cloth. Make sure it's completely dry for storing it again
Gold Plated maintenance
Our gold jewelry items are gold plated, which means that a thin layer of 14k gold is plated over the upcycled brass that it is made of. Extra care should be taken to maximize the lifespan and keep the layer of gold looking good.
After every use, clean your gold-plated jewelry with a soft cloth to remove any dust and dirt. Gently rubbing your jewelry with a soft cloth helps restore the shine of the item. You can use just a bit of alcohol to gently clean the pieces and disinfect them. Do not use a polishing cloth - this can strip away the gold layer.
Sterling silver maintenance
Good news! You can avoid tarnish by wearing your jewelry often. The oils in your skin will “clean” the silver and keep it looking shiny.
Since exposure can tarnish silver jewelry, it's best to store silver in places with low humidity or airtight bags. But be careful individual pieces don't scratch each other. Also take care not to store it directly in contact with wood, as this often contains acids that can affect the surface of silver
You can spruce up sterling silver that hasn't tarnished too much by polishing. This is also a helpful way to clean oxidized silver. You may want to invest in a special silver cloth to polish your jewelry, but you can also use a microfiber or non-abrasive cloth. It's best to use back and forth motions that mirror the silver's grain, as rubbing in circles will only highlight any scratches.
If you want to clean your sterling silver more thoroughly, you can use a simple solution of warm water with some gentle soap (e.g. phosphate-free dishwashing soap).
What to avoid
• Subjecting jewelry to abuse, hitting or pulling.
• Wearing jewelry when sleeping or bathing with it.
• Exposing them to artificial or natural light for long periods of time.
• Exposing them to substances such as chlorine, cleaning fluids, grease, perfumes, creams, sweat, etc.
• Storing them in wooden drawers, closets or wardrobes, as they often contain acids that can affect silver.
Any questions?
If you are still not sure how to take care of your CANOs, or have a specific case, don't hesitate contacting us. We are ready to help!