Properly and gently erase sneakers

Sneakers are very comfortable, versatile and durable shoes. And for sports or for outdoor activities, they are probably the best option. But the active and often even extreme use of this type of shoe leads to their intense pollution. Of course, everyone wants to return a neat look to their sneakers without damaging the material and retaining their shape and practicality.

Like other types of shoes, often used for wearing in various conditions, sneakers are given the most typical pollution:

• Quite often it is necessary to clean these shoes. from dirt. Many models of sneakers have a warm pad and sole, so that they can be used during the cold season, when it is slushy and damp in the yard. Also, when used for jogging in the woods or the park, sneakers are often in contact with the ground, which leads to the latter getting into the material and the sole of the shoe.
• With frequent or constant wear, you may be faced with the need to get rid of. from the smell of sweat. Sneakers are mainly made of durable dense material, have a closed shoe. This is necessary for good fixation on the foot and for the possibility of intensive wear, but the foot in this shoe is practically not ventilated. And socks made of synthetic material will exacerbate the problem.
• With improper washing and drying on the sneakers may be soapy divorce, which is difficult to get rid of. To avoid this, it is necessary to clean and dry these shoes, following all the necessary rules.

In some cases, the shoes do not necessarily wash entirely. Frequent and unjustified washes should generally be avoided, especially if the inside of the pad is not contaminated and does not have an unpleasant smell. Separate spots of dirt or rainwater stains can simply be fixed:

• If the contamination is fresh and not much ingrained in the material of the shoe, then the easiest and most affordable way to get rid of it at home can be laundry soap. Take any hard brush, you can use an old toothbrush. Wet it and soap with a piece of soap. Rub the contaminated area before the formation of soap suds on it. Rinse the foam gently with warm water.
• If only the sole of the sneakers is dirty, you can wash it under a stream of warm water from the tap. Usually, the material of the sole is durable enough and pollution does not penetrate deep into its structure. Take a brush or sponge, substitute the sole of your shoe under a light stream of warm water and use a brush to wash away sand and other contaminants. In case of intensive pollution, you can also use soap or laundry detergent.
• Light sole can be cleaned toothpaste. This compound will not only help remove dirt, but will also lighten the sole material a little. With the help of toothpaste, you can also rub out a little dirt on light-colored sneakers.
• To remove stained and deeply ingrained footwear material, you can use chemical stain remover. Such tools are available for sale in the departments of household chemicals. Before use, consult the instructions and be sure to specify for which fabrics and materials this composition is suitable.

With a long and intensive wear, sports, running, basketball or winter sneakers will have to be washed from the inside. The algorithm of action will be as follows:

• Remove the laces from the sneakers and remove the insoles. It is better to freeze them separately, soaking them beforehand in a powder solution or in a soap solution.
• To wipe your shoes inside by hand, wet the pad under running water. Lather a brush or sponge and rub it on the inner surface of the sneakers.
• Leave the shoes for 10-15 minutes. During this time, the soap composition will penetrate well into the material.
• Pour warm water into the bowl and rinse the shoes thoroughly in water. It is very important to properly wash the sneakers after cleaning, then after drying the shoes will remain as they were, without straining.
• Rinse it is desirable to repeat several times until the water in the pelvis becomes transparent and the soap foam stops forming on it.
• To remove stains that are heavily ingrained into the mesh on sneakers, you can use a pre-wipe with soap or stain remover, and then wash the sneakers completely by hand or in a washing machine. For washing in the automatic machine, it is necessary to choose a delicate mode, in some models there is a special program for washing sports shoes. Spin - only at minimum speed.
• For drying, do not leave sneakers on the battery or in direct sunlight. Intense thermal effects for such products is contraindicated. Drying sneakers need, placing them on the grid or hanging laces in the open air or in a dry room.

Different models of sneakers react differently to washing and contact with water. Respectively, detergents, water temperature and washing method must be appropriate for the particular type of material.

One of the most unpretentious are fabric and cloth shoes. Usually they are made with rubber soles. Such footwear well transfers both machine, and hand wash.

Wash leather sneakers only after you familiarize yourself with the label on this shoe. The fact is that there are a lot of types of genuine leather. Some of them are very delicate and sensitive. So when cleaning and washing such shoes should strictly follow the instructions and cautions on the label.

If the label is wiped and you cannot find out what leather your sneakers are made of, it is better to wash them only by hand at a temperature of 30-40 degrees non-aggressive detergents, such as laundry soap.

Mesh inserts on the shoes lend themselves well to hand-wiping. If the product is white, you can use a stain remover or bleach.

Nubuck shoes should only be subjected to delicate hand cleaning. Washing in a typewriter can permanently spoil the shape of such shoes. The surface of nubuck shoes should be cleaned with a soft sponge or cloth moistened with soapy water or a mild stain remover.

Velor sneakers do not tolerate any contact with water. For them, dry cleaning is preferred. You can clean these shoes with a soft brush or suede cloth. Resourceful housewives have noticed that the usual eraser for pencil also removes dirt from velor shoes well.

Winter sneakers with fur have a thick heavy sole, which can damage the washing machine drum. Therefore, washing and cleaning for such products is suitable only manual.Fur elements require particularly delicate, if possible dry cleaning. To do this, you need to fill the fur with starch and gently rub it into the pile along the entire length. After that, sweep the starch with a dry brush.

The choice of washing method and detergents also depends on the color of your sneakers.

Light sneakers tolerate the effects of stain removers and chlorine-containing bleach. However, these rather aggressive agents should not be used too often, as they significantly affect the fibers of the material. Weak bleaching property has a citric acid solution. 40-50 grams of lemon powder should be diluted with 1 liter of water. The resulting composition can be treated individual contaminated areas or soak shoes in it for 10-15 minutes. The citric acid solution also has a good refreshing effect, so that you can permanently get rid of the unpleasant smell of sweat.

Fabric sneakers tolerate almost all detergents. For colored cloth sneakers, it is preferable to use detergent for colored materials with the function of preserving bright color. You can also use sparing stain removers for colored fabrics.

The following guidelines will help you take better care of your shoes. and keep your shoes tidy for a long time:

• Cloth and rag sneakers often lose their shape after washing and drying. To prevent this from happening, tamp down wet sneakers with dry napkins, newspaper clumps and cotton towels. The drying process will accelerate if the shoes are exposed to the open air.
• Do not wash too often sneakers of any type. Only wash the shoe entirely when it is really necessary, for example, if the inside of the pad is significantly contaminated and there is an unpleasant smell. Many types of dirt can be easily removed by partial stitching, if you do not run them and take action as soon as possible, until the dirt has entered into the material.
• The maximum water temperature at which washing can be carried out sneakers should not exceed 50 degrees. For sensitive materials, this threshold is 30-40 degrees.

• To speed up the drying of the washed pair, you can use a hairdryer in cold air mode. Intense heat drying of shoes is strictly unacceptable.
• For washing shoes in the washing machine, use a special bag for washing. You can replace it with an unnecessary old pillowcase.
• Before washing, remove the laces from your shoes and remove the insoles if they are not glued. It is most convenient to wash them separately by hand, soaking them briefly in a soap or in a laundry detergent solution.
• You can not wash machine in the machine more than two pairs of shoes. This may damage or unbalance the drum. Sneakers with thick and heavy soles should not be washed in a typewriter.
• So that your shoes are not often contaminated and do not require frequent washing or cleaning, try to regularly treat it with a water-repellent protective compound. When choosing a composition, read the instructions to find the right tool for your sneakers.

For more tips on how to wash your sneakers by hand, see the following video.