I was seriously excited to review the Philips Sneaker Cleaner from Harvey Norman.
“You get ‘em dirty, we get ‘em clean.”
That catchy tagline from Philips truly spoke to me. You see, I always get my shoes dirty. Even if the only place I’ve set foot in is an impeccably sterile office.
However, before the Philips Sneaker Cleaner had the chance to clean my shoes, it was stolen right from under my toes.
So, who was the thief – and how did they think the Philips Sneaker Cleaner performed? Read on to find out.
What you need to know about the Philips Sneaker Cleaner
Prior to naming and shaming the Philips Sneaker Cleaner burglar, let’s first look at what this innovative product is all about.
What is the Philips Sneaker Cleaner?
The Philips Sneaker Cleaner is an AA battery powered shoe cleaning appliance. With a number of detachable brushes, it can be used to clean shoes made from a wide range of materials. The Sneaker Cleaner’s portable design means it can be taken anywhere.
What are the benefits of the Philips Sneaker Cleaner?
The ability to clean your shoes wherever you are is, of course, the major benefit. In turn, this will help extend the life of your footwear. A quick clean with the Philips Sneaker Cleaner means you won’t have to replace an otherwise good pair.
What brushes does the Philips Sneaker Cleaner come with?
One hard brush, one soft brush, and one sponge brush are all included with the Philips Sneaker Cleaner. Each brush is ideal for cleaning different types of material. The brushes can all be attached and detached with ease, making the Philips Sneaker Cleaner simple to use.
What is the Philips Sneaker Cleaner Hard Brush used for?
The Philips Sneaker Cleaner Hard Brush is perfect for tougher materials. This includes your sneaker’s rubber sole and shoes made from textured rubber.
What is the Philips Sneaker Cleaner Soft Brush designed to clean?
Perfect for less-firm surfaces such as canvas and mesh, the Philips Sneaker Cleaner Soft Brush can be used on a wide array of shoes.
What is the Philips Sneaker Cleaner Sponge Brush ideal for?
Delicate materials including PVC, leather, suede and smooth rubber can all be sensitively cleaned with the Philips Sneaker Cleaner Sponge Brush.
How does the Philips Sneaker Cleaner work?
Once you’ve attached your chosen brush to the Philips Sneaker Cleaner, you then simply wet it with water and soap. Next, switch on the device and start cleaning your shoes. With up to 500 rotations per minute, the Philips Sneaker Cleaner will provide an effective all-over clean. After finishing, simply wipe the shoe dry with a clean towel.
The Case of The Stolen Philips Sneaker Cleaner
Sneaker lovers, I have but one more question. Just who was it that stole my Philips Sneaker Cleaner?
Turns out it was none other than my own mother-in-law! A shocking turn of events, to be sure. But, to be fair, it wasn’t entirely her fault.
The day before, she’d paid a visit to our house and ended up getting her footwear dirty. It was inevitable, given we’ve got two kids under five who like to leave pools of muck in every room. My wife told her that to sort her shoe problem out, she could take the Philips Sneaker Cleaner home.
A lovely thing to offer your mum – except when I wanted to use it to clean my own filthy sneakers the very next day!
Now, I won’t go into the details of where I’m at with getting my hands back on this prized possession. However, it’s safe to say the following Philips Sneaker Cleaner review comes courtesy of my mother-in-law.
A Philips Sneaker Cleaner Review
Despite the thieving, I must say it was quite thoughtful of my MIL to send me through her thoughts on the Philips Sneaker Cleaner!
The first items she went about cleaning were the rubber herringbone thongs she had dirtied at our house the previous day.
“Firstly, sorry for accidentally taking your Sneaker Cleaner!
“I’ve got to tell you though; it’s wonderful… so easy to use. Attaching the appropriate brush was a piece of cake.
“The first attachment I used was the Hard Brush. I dipped it in water and soap and then cleaned my rubber thongs. It provided a far better clean than any other cleaning product I’ve used on them as the Hard Brush went right in between the herringbone pattern.”
Cleaning Shoes with the Philips Sneaker Cleaner Soft Brush & Sponge Brush
Having found success with the Philips Sneaker Cleaner Hard Brush, my MIL continued to make me wish I still had the product by telling me how great the other brushes were too.
The second pair of shoes she cleaned was a muddy pair of Nike sneakers she had lying around. Featuring a mesh upper design, she decided the Soft Brush would be perfect for the task.
“I really think the speed the Philips Sneaker Cleaner rotates at made all the difference with my muddy sneakers. The dirt came right off both the mesh and sides.
“And, even though the dirt came off rapidly, there was no damage to the material. I think that’s a real indication of how well-designed the Soft Brush is.”
The final bit of footwear cleaning my MIL did for the day was on a pair of black leather shoes.
Given the Philips Sneaker Cleaner’s Sponge Brush has been designed to clean delicate materials such as leather, it was the obvious choice for her to use.
Water and leather-friendly saddle soap were applied. Then, the cleaning began.
“Even though the Hard Brush and Soft Brush were great, I was still a little sceptical about how the Sponge Brush would go on leather.
“Turns out there was no need to worry! The leather ended up with a beautiful sheen. It was a really great alternative to using polish.”
Where can I buy the Philips Sneaker Cleaner?
While I’m still negotiating the return of my device, the good news is that you can shop your own Philips Sneaker Cleaner today from the expert team at Harvey Norman.
Got a dirty shoe or two – or ten? The Philips Sneaker Cleaner promises outstanding on-the-go cleaning capabilities. It sure beats having to buy a new of sneakers!
Now, if someone sees my mother-in-law, please try to convince her to return mine.