Walter's
Eco-Friendly Foam Cleaner With Brush
This eco-friendly foam cleaner uses a water-based formula to clean leather, suede, nubuck, mesh, and fabric. It comes in a 200 ml (6.7 oz.) bottle and includes a brush attachment for applying the foam. Product is from Walter's at Simons.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoe Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
Water-based foam cleaner suitable for various materials including leather, suede, and fabric.
Water-based formula, suitable for multiple materials, 200 ml size
- Material
- Water-based and propellant free formula
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoe Accessories
Additional Attributes
- water-based formula
- suitable for leather
- suitable for suede
- suitable for nubuck
- suitable for mesh
- suitable for fabric
- 200 ml bottle
- eco-friendly
- includes brush
Product Insights
Walter's Eco-Friendly Foam Cleaner With Brush combines a 130-year heritage with a propellant-free manual pump for safe indoor use, offering a no-rinse formula that works on leather, suede, nubuck, mesh, and fabric. Its kit includes a foam cleaner and brush for $15 CAD at $0.075 per ml, undercutting competitors, and requires dry-brushing suede before full cleaning. The main tradeoff is its lack of third-party eco-certifications, relying instead on brand heritage and global retailer trust.
- Heritage
Walter's is a 130-year-old, fourth-generation Canadian company with global reach and century-old care expertise.
Why this is supported
The company's LinkedIn profile confirms its 1893 origins:
Our roots in the foot comfort and shoe care business go back to 1893, when Ernst Ferdinand Walter founded E.F Walter in Montreal.
ca.linkedin.comIt describes itself as a
fourth-generation Canadian company
ca.linkedin.comand notes it
we now supply premium shoe care products and accessories to shoe retailers all over the world
ca.linkedin.comIts formulation expertise is evidenced by care guidelines that instruct users to
Never soak any shoe. Even waterproof materials can be damaged by prolonged water exposure.
waltersshoecare.com, reflecting knowledge accumulated over more than a century.
- Propellant safety
Propellant-free manual pump eliminates flammable gas, safe for indoor use.
Why this is supported
By using manual pressure instead of chemical propellant, the cleaner emits
no flammable gas, no sudden cold expansion, and no chemical propellant residue
Why water-based, propellant-free matters — propellant_free_pump_action, making it safe for indoor use and on heat-sensitive materials.
The no-rinse formula avoids water damage:
Never soak any shoe. Even waterproof materials can be damaged by prolonged water exposure.
waltersshoecare.comAdditionally, the foam can be used for spot cleaning:
No water or rinsing required, making this ideal for on-the-go maintenance or quick touch-ups at home.
boutiqueducordonnier.comThe formula is water-based and propellant-free, as confirmed:
Yes, Walter's Eco-Friendly Foam Cleaner is water-based and propellant-free, as stated in the product features.
Is Walter's Eco-Friendly Foam Cleaner water-based and propellant-free?The manual pump allows controlled dispensing, leaving no residue.
- Eco credentials
No third-party eco-certifications; self-reported label with 130-year brand heritage.
Why this is supported
Walter's 'Eco-Friendly' label is self-reported; it does not carry the Safer Choice or USDA Biobased certifications that competitors hold, such as Jason Markk which displays:
Safer Choice Certified
jasonmarkk.caand
USDA Certified Biobased Product 96%
jasonmarkk.ca. The brand instead relies on its heritage:
our fourth-generation Canadian company
ca.linkedin.comfounded in 1893, with
a commitment to customer satisfaction, product excellence and innovation.
ca.linkedin.comThis offers a trust signal for buyers who value long-standing family business over official eco-labels.
- Material compatibility
Works on leather, suede, nubuck, mesh, and fabric.
Why this is supported
The product is confirmed safe for a range of materials:
Yes, it can be safely used on leather and suede, as the product description lists both materials as suitable.
Can Walter's Eco-Friendly Foam Cleaner be used safely on leather and suede shoes?and
Yes, it is safe for nubuck and mesh sneakers, as confirmed in the product description.
Is this foam cleaner safe for cleaning nubuck and mesh sneakers?This replaces multiple specialized cleaners.
- Kit completeness
15 CAD buys a foam cleaner and brush; competitors' foam alone costs more.
Why this is supported
The Walter's Eco-Friendly Foam Cleaner comes with a brush out of the box, while competitors like Jason Markk and Perfect Clean sell only the foam—requiring an extra purchase. Jason Markk's foam cleaner costs
$24.00
jasonmarkk.caand Perfect Clean's is
$21.99
shoecaring.caboth without a brush. The product delivers exactly what its name promises—a foam cleaner and a brush, no extra accessories needed.
- Brush
Short dense bristles clean mesh and suede while preventing water damage.
Why this is supported
The included all-purpose brush has short, dense bristles visible in product imagery and is recommended for optimal results:
Use the included all-purpose brush for optimal results.
boutiqueducordonnier.comThe brand emphasizes controlled application and warns against soaking shoes:
Never soak any shoe. Even waterproof materials can be damaged by prolonged water exposure. Use damp cloths and controlled product application — never submerge a shoe.
waltersshoecare.comFor suede and nubuck, the technique involves dry-brushing first:
Dry-brush loose dirt first. Use the brush from your Walter's Sneaker Cleaning Kit or Suede Kit to remove dry dirt before adding any liquid. Dry dirt brushes off cleanly — wet dirt spreads and sets deeper into the material.
waltersshoecare.comthen working the foam across full panels to avoid splotching:
When using water, be sure to clean the entirety of your suede item at once to avoid splotching.
nytimes.com- Unit price
Cost per ml $0.075, undercuts Jason Markk ($0.116) and Perfect Clean ($0.147).
Why this is supported
Walter's foam cleaner costs $15 for 200 ml, resulting in a cost per ml of $0.075. In comparison, Jason Markk's foam is
$24.00
jasonmarkk.cafor 7 oz. (about $0.116 per ml), and Perfect Clean's is
$21.99
shoecaring.cafor
150 ml / 5.07 fl oz
shoecaring.ca(about $0.147 per ml). Both competitors' products are sold without a brush.
- Material safety
Q&A confirms safe on leather, suede, nubuck and mesh.
Why this is supported
Both Q&A and description confirm safety:
Yes, it can be safely used on leather and suede, as the product description lists both materials as suitable.
Can Walter's Eco-Friendly Foam Cleaner be used safely on leather and suede shoes?and
Yes, it is safe for nubuck and mesh sneakers, as confirmed in the product description.
Is this foam cleaner safe for cleaning nubuck and mesh sneakers?. The company's expertise, with
Our roots in the foot comfort and shoe care business go back to 1893, when Ernst Ferdinand Walter founded E.F Walter in Montreal.
ca.linkedin.comand being a
fourth-generation Canadian company
ca.linkedin.com, reinforces the credibility of the material safety claims.
- Cleaning technique
Dry-brush suede, clean full panel; scrub mesh with brush; clean canvas in sections.
Why this is supported
For suede:
Dry-brush loose dirt first
waltersshoecare.com, then
clean the entirety of your suede item at once to avoid splotching
nytimes.com. For mesh and fabric:
Use the included all-purpose brush for optimal results
boutiqueducordonnier.com. For canvas:
Scrub the canvas upper in gentle circular motions, working section by section from toe to heel
waltersshoecare.com. The same brush is used for dry-brushing suede and scrubbing mesh.
- Suede care
Dry-brush suede with included brush before cleaning full panel; no rinse needed.
Why this is supported
Dry-brush loose dirt first. Use the brush from your Walter's Sneaker Cleaning Kit or Suede Kit to remove dry dirt before adding any liquid. Dry dirt brushes off cleanly — wet dirt spreads and sets deeper into the material.
waltersshoecare.comWhen using water, be sure to clean the entirety of your suede item at once to avoid splotching.
nytimes.comThe all-purpose brush is recommended for the dry-brushing step (boutiqueducordonnier.com). This technique, combined with the foam's no-rinse formulation, prevents tide marks and protects the suede's nap.
- No-rinse application
No-rinse formula prevents water saturation that damages glue and materials.
Why this is supported
The brand explicitly warns that
Never soak any shoe. Even waterproof materials can be damaged by prolonged water exposure. Use damp cloths and controlled product application — never submerge a shoe.
waltersshoecare.comThis no-rinse design directly prevents that water saturation, protecting the glue bonds in modern cemented shoes and delicate materials. Additionally, the product is described as
No water or rinsing required, making this ideal for on-the-go maintenance or quick touch-ups at home.
boutiqueducordonnier.comThus, the formula avoids the water exposure that weakens adhesives and damages leather, mesh, or suede, while enabling convenient spot cleaning.
- Unit cost
$15 for 200 ml is just $0.075 per ml, cheapest among tested brands
Why this is supported
From Walter's price and bottle volume, the per-ml cost is $0.075. In comparison, Jason Markk's Ready-To-Use Foam is priced at
$24.00
jasonmarkk.cafor a 7 oz bottle (about 207 ml, yielding ~$0.116 per ml). Perfect Clean sells for
$21.99
shoecaring.cafor a 150 ml bottle, which is $0.147 per ml. Walter's also includes a brush,
turning a 15 CAD purchase into a complete starter kit
Price and value compared to similar cleaners — bundled_brushwhereas Jason Markk and Perfect Clean do not bundle a brush. These figures confirm Walter's provides the lowest per-ml cost among these three direct competitors.
Research comparing Canadian pricing confirms that this kit at $15 CAD undercuts premium competitors like Jason Markk and Perfect Clean while including the brush that is indispensable for agitating foam into fabric.
- Professional trust
Retailer adoption worldwide confirms professional trust in this cleaner.
Why this is supported
Walter's, a fourth-generation Canadian company
our fourth-generation Canadian company
ca.linkedin.com, has roots in footwear dating back to 1893.
Our roots in the foot comfort and shoe care business go back to 1893
ca.linkedin.comThe company operates with
Company size 11-50 employees
ca.linkedin.comand emphasizes
a commitment to customer satisfaction, product excellence and innovation.
ca.linkedin.comIt now supplies premium shoe care products to shoe retailers globally,
we now supply premium shoe care products and accessories to shoe retailers all over the world
ca.linkedin.commeaning the foam cleaner's formulation comes from the same expertise used in professional-grade products. Over a century of industry presence and retail vetting support the claim that this cleaner is trusted by professionals.
Image Analysis
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Product
Front-facing white cylindrical foam dispenser with a pump head and blue printed branding and product text; a separate clear plastic brush attachment and a clear cap sit to the left and front of the bottle.
- Overall shapeTall cylindrical plastic bottle with a rounded shoulder leading to a short neck and a domed pump head with a short angled spout.
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x 0.42 · y 0.03 · w 0.26 · h 0.78 (high) - Pump head detailWhite plastic pump head with a textured top surface and a short angled dispensing spout pointing right.
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x 0.51 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high) - Bottle finishMatte white plastic body with smooth consistent surface and no visible seam lines on the front face.
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x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.55 (high) - Detachable brushCylindrical clear plastic brush attachment with short dense white bristles visible on top, positioned left of the bottle.
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x 0.12 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Loose clear capRound clear plastic cap placed in front of the bottle and slightly right of the brush attachment.
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x 0.32 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Shoe illustrationSmall blue line drawing of a sneaker with foam bubbles printed near the lower front of the bottle.
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x 0.51 · y 0.61 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Small green callout textTwo short lines of small green text and a tiny leaf icon printed near the base of the bottle.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Top logo textCircular blue emblem above a blue wordmark printed on the upper front of the bottle.
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x 0.50 · y 0.27 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Prominent product textStacked blue uppercase product name printed on the front center of the bottle.
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x 0.49 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - Legible product text line 1“Walter's”
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x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high) - Legible product text line 2“FOAMING”
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x 0.49 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Legible product text line 3“CLEANER”
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x 0.49 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Legible product text line 4“NETTOYANT”
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x 0.49 · y 0.54 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (high) - Legible product text line 5“MOUSSANT”
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x 0.49 · y 0.59 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (high) - Small green text transcription“Eco Friendly”
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x 0.50 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (high) - Small green secondary text fragment“Eco Responsable”
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x 0.63 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio shot on a pale neutral background with soft overhead lighting producing faint shadows under the objects; product is centered with accessories arranged at the front left.
- Background and surfaceSmooth pale gray neutral background and surface with slight vignette; no visible labeling except the product and accessories.
- Shadows and lightingSoft diffuse lighting from above and slightly left creating subtle soft shadows beneath and to the right of the bottle and accessories.
- Shot compositionProduct placed upright near image center with brush attachment left-lower and cap front-lower; image is vertically oriented and tightly cropped around objects.
Colors
matte white· bottle body#F1F1F2medium cobalt blue· printed text and logoleaf green· small callout text and icon near baseclear/translucent· brush and caps#F1F1F2- Overall shapeTall cylindrical plastic bottle with a rounded shoulder leading to a short neck and a domed pump head with a short angled spout.