How to Clean Working Safe Footwear: Complete Guide for Greater Durability and Hygiene

Why is it important to regularly clean professional footwear?

Anyone who works long hours on their feet knows: professional footwear is not just a matter of comfort — it’s a matter of hygiene, safety, and well-being.

If you use Working Safe footwear, whether in hospitals, clinics, Horeca, cleaning, wellness, or other demanding environments, proper sanitization is essential to maintain performance, extend durability, and preserve the comfort of the footwear over time.

Professional footwear is daily exposed to:

* Humidity

* Dirt

* Bacteria and microorganisms

* Odors caused by intensive use

Regular cleaning helps to:

✅ Maintain hygiene in the workplace

✅ Prevent bad odors

✅ Extend the lifespan of footwear

✅ Preserve the comfort and performance of the materials

✅ Ensure a clean and professional appearance

 

Working Safe footwear was developed precisely to meet the needs of professionals who require a product that is easy to clean, resistant, and prepared for intensive sanitization routines.

How to clean your Working Safe footwear daily

 1. Remove superficial dirt

Before washing, remove visible residues:

* Dust

* Hair

* Product residue

*Splashes or superficial stains

 

You can use:

* A damp cloth

* A soft sponge

* Lukewarm water

Avoid overly abrasive brushes to prevent unnecessary wear to the material's surface.

 

 2. Wash with lukewarm water and mild detergent

For daily cleaning, we recommend:

 Lukewarm water + neutral detergent or mild soap.

Apply with a cloth or sponge and clean the entire surface of the footwear, including:

* Upper

* Sides

* Outsole

* Insole area

In healthcare environments or those with high hygiene requirements, you can supplement cleaning with disinfectants compatible with professional footwear.

  3. Pay attention to insoles

 Insoles naturally accumulate sweat and moisture.

1. Remove the insole

2. Wash separately

3. Let it dry completely before putting it back

A clean insole improves comfort and helps reduce odors.

 

4. Dry correctly

After washing:

✔️ Let it air dry naturally

✔️ Place in a ventilated area

✔️ Avoid intense sun exposure for long periods

Avoid direct heat sources, such as:

* Heaters

* Very hot dryers

* Radiators

Sanitization in more demanding environments

Some Working Safe models, such as the *SAFE CLOG* line, were developed for environments where hygiene requirements are even higher, featuring high resistance to sanitization and demanding temperatures, and can even be autoclaved when applicable to the model and product recommendations.

This makes the footwear particularly suitable for:

* Nurses

* Medical assistants

* Doctors

* Clinics and laboratories

*Pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry.

Errors to avoid when cleaning professional footwear

❌ Using pure bleach or overly aggressive products

Excessively strong chemical products can accelerate material wear.

❌ Drying near extreme heat sources

Overly aggressive drying can affect the structure and comfort of the footwear.

 ❌ Storing damp

 Storing footwear without it being completely dry can promote bad odors and accumulated moisture.

 ❌ Neglecting regular cleaning

 The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove stains and maintain a professional appearance.

Because when your footwear is clean, comfortable, and ready for the next shift, your performance also improves.

 

SAFE CLOG vs WORKIES: How to properly sanitize each model

Although all Working Safe footwear has been developed to facilitate daily cleaning and hygiene, there are important differences between the *SAFE CLOG* and *WORKIES* models, especially in more demanding professional environments, such as hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.

 SAFE CLOG: maximum hygiene for highly demanding environments

Developed for professionals working in environments where sanitization is critical.

 Among its main advantages is its high resistance to cleaning and sterilization temperatures.

Care and cleaning of SAFE CLOG

 *Clog washing*

 * Machine washable up to *90°C*

* Can be *autoclaved up to 134°C for 15 minutes*

 Before washing, the *PHLEBOTECH™* insole must be:

 1. Pre-cleaned with a cloth

2. Placed inside the clog to be properly sanitized

 

*Dry sanitization*

* Wipe with a damp cloth

* Let dry at room temperature

* Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight

Thanks to its autoclavable design, SAFE CLOG is particularly suitable for:

* Nurses

* Healthcare assistants

* Doctors

* Clinics

* Laboratories

* Demanding hospital environments

WORKIES: practical everyday hygiene for professionals