How to wash sneakers with your hands and in a typewriter

The shoes of an active person or athlete need special care. Sneakers during training or walking are exposed to contamination both outside and inside, which means they require thorough cleaning. Is it possible to wash sneakers and how to do it correctly so as not to spoil the shoes?

Which sneakers can be washed and which not

Brushing or wiping with a damp cloth is recommended for any running shoes, and you need to do this daily. So a neat look of shoes will last longer. But can dirty shoes be sent to the drum of a washing machine? It all depends on the material from which the shoes are sewn. An infinite number of times fabric sneakers will wash. Just keep in mind that they can fade, so sort the items by color.

The following types of sports shoes are not washable:

1. Genuine leather products are not allowed to be washed.
2. Suede shoes should never be exposed to water for long periods. After washing in a car, they may become unsuitable for further wear. If you still decide to remove them in this way, then make sure that all the seams are strong and there is not a single damage. Choose the shortest mode, water temperature - 30 degrees.
3. Leatherette will not accept machine wash either.
4. An obstacle to washing is a rubber or foam sole. It can just scatter or peel off.
5. Sticking threads or foam rubber is a sign that the shoes will not stand washing in the machine.
6. If the boots have decorative elements, then in contact with water they may peel off, come off or become rusty. Another negative consequence - wet metal parts can leave an ugly rusty mark on the fabric of the sneaker.
7. If the shoes are not of high quality, then when wet, the glue will quickly lose strength.
8. And the last: if the shoe already has any damage, then washing in the car will only make it worse.

Detergent Selection

For handwashing, choose liquid gel concentrates with a safe composition. So you protect your shoes from the appearance of stains. It is recommended to protect hands with gloves to prevent an allergic reaction. Dry powder granules dissolve worse in water and are poorly washed from the fibers of the fabric, forming spots or smudges, and sometimes irritation of the skin of the feet.

The product in the machine is suitable for both dry and liquid. It is permissible to put a special capsule with washing gel directly into the drum. It dissolves well in water in the first minutes of the cycle and forms a sufficient amount of foam. Often, such gels are used without air conditioning, as they carry the function of both a powder and a softening and aromatic additive. Another advantage of using capsules is the extension of the shelf life of the automatic machine.

Each material has its own peculiarity, so take into account the manufacturer's recommendations for the care of shoes. Typically, instructions are given on the box in which the goods were sold. In some stores, a paper leaflet for use is attached to the shoes.

Washer

If your sneakers are machine washable, then you will need:

• special mesh bag (or chintz pillowcase);
• detergent;
• air conditioning (optional).

Before washing sneakers, they need to be prepared:

1. First, wash the sneakers by hand: carefully brush off all the sand, wipe the sole from dirt with a damp cloth. So you will facilitate the task of the typewriter, and small debris will not clog the filters, which would further negatively affect the operation of the equipment.Sand and pebbles stuck in the profile of the sole can be conveniently cleaned with a toothbrush or knitting needle under running water.
2. Another measure that you should take before washing in a drum is to soak your sneakers in water for a few minutes.
3. It remains only to remove the insoles and remove the laces. They are washed separately. The laces are easily washed by hand, if necessary, soak them in a detergent. Insoles - this is the part of the sneakers that is most exposed to the negative effects of sweat. Special care must be taken when cleaning the insoles. Use a brush and a mild detergent. If the insoles are orthopedic, follow the instructions so as not to damage the material.

How to wash sneakers in an automatic machine? Place the shoes in a mesh bag and send to the drum. You should choose gentle washing modes with a delicate spin (or remove the spin altogether so that the sneakers do not deform). Some devices have special programs for sports shoes. The temperature of the water for washing and rinsing should not exceed 40 degrees (30 for suede), otherwise the shoes will shed or stick up. purityis.decorexpro.com/en/ recommends not placing more than two pairs of adult sports shoes on the machine, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the machine’s glass.

If you don’t have a special laundry bag, then an old pillowcase will do. An alternative way is to put some old towels with your shoes. This will reduce the number of hits the shoe hits the glass.

Hand wash

Sneakers made of delicate fabrics, as well as products whose quality is doubtful, are washed manually.

The washing rules are the same as in the washing machine:

• water temperature - not higher than 40 degrees;
• detergent - preferably gel;
• Do not leave sneakers for a long time in the water, especially those that are glued and not stitched;
• when spinning, do not unscrew shoes.

In the process of washing in the basin, help yourself with a soft brush, if necessary, replace the water. The choice of detergent should take into account the type and color of the material. So, soap shavings are suitable for white products, and a special gel is suitable for colored ones.

How to dry

Some sneakers are allowed to dry near heating appliances. If the shoes are placed directly on the battery, it is recommended to lay a cloth or towel under them so that the glue layer does not melt. Yet most materials are dried at room temperature and away from heating systems. It is also better not to use a hair dryer: shoes can crack from it. In summer, in clear weather, it is better to dry athletic shoes outdoors in the shade. But in a machine it’s better not to dry: under the influence of high temperature the shoes will be damaged.

To get the sneakers in their original shape, fill them with paper or cotton fabric. Although newspapers absorb moisture, they can leave an imprint on the inside of the shoe. There are special dryers for shoes. For example, ultraviolet - this not only quickly dries the sneakers, but also disinfects and deodorizes their inner surface.

The insoles are inserted into the shoe after it has completely dried. The same goes for shoelaces.

Sole whitening

For washing at home, there is no better detergent than laundry soap. It is safe, perfectly bleaches, inexpensively. Often, athletic shoes have a white sole, which eventually turns gray.

You can return her whiteness in the following way:

1. Dampen an old toothbrush with warm water and rub it well with laundry soap.
2. Brush the sole for 10-15 minutes. Periodically, you will have to rinse the waste dirt and apply a new layer of soap on the brush.
3. In the same way, you can return the whiteness not only to the sole, but to all sneakers.

White sneakers will bleach soaking them in a bleach solution for 30 minutes. The product should not contain chlorine. Good oxygen bleaches are on sale.

Machine wash is a test of the strength of your shoes. The more often you brush dust and dirt after walking, the less often you will have to use the device.Before loading into the machine, check the boots for damage. Remember that only quality shoes can withstand machine wash.