How to wash sneakers in the washing machine?

Comfortable sports shoes have long been an integral part of the wardrobe for many. Practical and comfortable sneakers are the most popular shoes that many people wear almost every day. Nowadays, you can buy sports shoes of any plan: leather, textile, with drawings, with laces and others, for every taste and purse. But whatever shoes you choose, from time to time it needs serious cleaning. How to wash sneakers in a regular washing machine-automatic, will be discussed in this article.

Since this type of sports shoes, like sneakers, is the most popular among many, they most often need to be thoroughly washed. We wear these comfortable shoes almost every day, and no matter where to go in it: to work or on a date. It is important that it is comfortable, practical and beautiful.

But any shoes from constant socks lose their appearance. If shoes can be cleaned with a sponge, rubbed with a special cream, and they will once again shine with pristine shine, then with this type of sports shoes everything is a little more complicated. If daily cleaning does not help anymore, and the sneakers do not look as neat as you would like, then in this case you need to take serious measures. For example, it is a wash in a washing machine.

For washing you will need: a special bag, which is recommended to wash shoes; good detergent that can cope even with serious stains and dirt.

Firstly, it will help in the best way to wash them. Secondly, you do not spoil the washing machine:

• wash the sole thoroughly so that there is not a hint of dirt on the street. You can do this just under the tap with a sponge or stiff brush. By the way, the most ordinary toothbrush will help, which will help to remove particles of dirt and sand from a grooved sole;
• Be sure to remove the laces before washing. They can also be washed by hand using ordinary soap;
• check shoes for integrity. That is, make sure that there is no damage, that the seams do not diverge, small decorative parts are well kept, and so on.

After you prepare the sneakers, you can safely proceed to the wash itself.

Anyone who first encounters washing shoes in a washing machine, of course, is afraid to do something wrong. It is quite logical questions arise: how to wash, what mode to choose, whether such washing spoils shoes and so on.

Start with the fact that need to wash shoes in a special bage, as mentioned above. But not always such a bag is in the house. It does not matter. It will be enough that with sneakers in the washing machine drum you put one or two towels of small size. This is necessary in order to soften the blows during washing and thereby protect the washing machine from serious damage.

Try to wash just one pair at a time. Better yet, wash one shoe at a time.In addition, if you have a removable insole, then it is better to remove it during washing. Insoles, like laces, can be perfectly washed by hand, and this is not so difficult to do.

By the way, if you decide to wash colored shoes, namely, bright-colored sneakers, then be prepared for the fact that they can lose their color. To avoid this, It takes about ten minutes to put shoes in a solution prepared in advance. Pour warm water in a basin, dissolve a few tablespoons of ordinary vinegar in it, and immerse the shoe pair in there. Thus, you can fix the color, and after washing, they will remain the same bright.

If you wash the pure white sneakers, it does not interfere with adding a little bleach during the wash. Of course, the tool should be designed exclusively for white linen.

Many washing machines that have been produced in recent years have a special mode. for washing sports shoes. If there is no such mode in the typewriter, then it doesn't matter. Choose to wash your favorite shoes delicate mode or hand wash mode. In such a program provides a more gentle temperature.

Leather sneakers, textile or textile products are best washed at low temperatures. The temperature you choose should not exceed 40 degrees. It would be best if you select 30-35 degrees. The lower the temperature, the greater the guarantee that the shoes will not become unstuck.

After you wash sports shoes, you need to dry them thoroughly. It is not recommended to do this using an automatic dryer in a washing machine or using a hair dryer. After such a process, the shoes can seriously deform, and you only need to send it to the garbage.

Try to dry your sneakers outdoors. After you get them out of the washing machine drum, leave them in the basin or on a special board. Place them in such a way that all excess fluid can drain safely. It is best to dry the shoes on the street, where with the help of the natural wind they dry out well.

In order to speed up the drying process a little, you can stuff your shoes with old newspapers or just paper. Just remember that white sneakers are best stuffed with pure white paper so that the product does not lose its color. Periodically change paper to dry.

Only after complete drying can you fill the insoles and laces.

Shoes from such well-known brands like Nike or, for example, Adidas, are of particular quality. As a rule, such products are initially impregnated with a special substance that has a water repellent and dirt-repellent effect. Because of this, they do not often get dirty, and if they need to be cleaned, then this can be done easily and quickly.

Unfortunately, over time, this impregnation is gradually washed off. This is due to regular wet cleaning, rain, weather conditions and, of course, machine wash.

In order for shoes from world brands that are famous for their high-quality products, to serve as long as possible, need proper care:

• Be sure to purchase a special product for the care of sports shoes. Consider the material from which the product is made: leather, suede, nubuck, textiles, and so on;
• Before you start cleaning shoes with any means, be sure to carefully read the instructions;
• after walking in bad weather, be sure to thoroughly clean the product of dirt, and then fill it with clean and dry paper. The same should be done for those who suffer from excessive sweating of the feet;
• Suede or nubuck sneakers are best cleaned with special brushes that will help not to damage the delicate surface and preserve the perfect look for as long as possible;
• When cleaning leather, try to make it not too wet with a sponge. Such shoes are afraid of excess water and this loses its original appearance.

Unfortunately, not all sneakers can be washed in a typewriter. There are some products that absolutely can not be washed in a typewriter. For example, this product made of genuine leather or suede. In addition, sports shoes with light reflectors are also not suitable for this type of washing. It is not recommended to wash shoes decorated with rhinestones, metal spikes. and so on. Such products during washing can seriously damage the appliance, and the washing machine can even fail.

Wash sports shoes, which are made of leather, and so can be, without the use of powders and a washing machine. Try daily to clean such products with a sponge from dust and dirt. Several times a month, be sure to rub it with a special cream. You can buy the cream in the same store as the sports shoes.

If you decide to wash your sneakers by hand, then these recommendations will definitely be useful to you:

• First, prepare your sneakers for washing, as recommended above. That is, clean the sole of dirt, wipe the surface thoroughly, remove the laces;
• If there are strong stains on sneakers, especially cloth ones, which have ate into matter from time to time, you will have to work on them initially. Such stains can be removed with bleach. Choose a liquid remedy. The tool can be for white or colored linen, it all depends on the color of your shoes;
• When cleaning a very hard stain, you can use a simple toothbrush, which is very convenient to dispense and rub the stain directly. Carefully rub the stain and leave it for ten to fifteen minutes, after which you can proceed to the main wash;
• in order to wash the sneakers by hand, in the basin you need to mix detergent, if necessary bleach. Do everything in moderately warm water. Remember that too hot water can damage and the sole of the shoe or the decorative elements can come off;
• after immersing your shoes in the basin, rub them thoroughly with a soft brush on all sides. It is best to wash and dry the insole separately;
• After you have finished washing in powder water, you should wash your shoes in cool water. This must be done carefully so that no particles of detergent are left, otherwise after complete drying, dark yellow spots will appear on the surface of the product;
• need to be dried in the same way as described above, avoiding blow-drying and close to batteries, radiators.

Unfortunately, many are faced with such a problem that even after the washing machine stains remain on the sneakers. This is especially true of white soles. It seems that the shoes are perfectly clean, but the sole disappoints with its not perfect whiteness. But these shortcomings are easily eliminated after washing. True, this time will have to work manually.

A regular eraser, which every student uses every day, will help to whiten the sole of your favorite shoes. It will be enough if you rub all the problem areas with an eraser. Pollution will depart, and the sole will again be white.

If the once white sole has become slightly yellowish or gray, then bleach will help to return its whiteness.Take the liquid detergent white laundry, dissolve it in warm water. Pour just enough water into a comfortable, wide basin so that only the sole of the shoe can be soaked in it. Leave the product in this solution for about half an hour. This will help whiten the sole.

Regular toothpaste, which we use in the morning and in the evening, also copes with stains on a white sole. Prefer white, mint paste. Since in some pastes with particles and crystals there is a small proportion of dye, which will adversely affect the whiteness of the sole.

So, apply the paste on the toothbrush, and then rub it on the sole, paying special attention to the problem areas. This method will help to quickly and effectively return the whiteness of the sole.

Some stains after machine wash still remain on the surface of the shoe. Often this happens with textile sneakers. While the shoes are still wet, you can remove the spots yourself, by hand. To do this, you need bleach, preferably liquid.

If after washing some details, for example, rhinestones or other jewelry flew off, then it does not matter. After complete drying, you can stick them back. This can be done with a special glue. Please note that glue must be transparent. Apply glue to the place itself, not the product. In addition, you should not apply too much glue, otherwise you will have to remove its residue from the shoe.

How to wash your shoes in the washing machine, see the following video.