Velcro on shoes is a fairly convenient, widely used fastener. Thanks to the presence of many small hooks that hook into the loops, it is easy to fasten. For all its simplicity and reliability, such a fastener also has a significant drawback - clogging, as a result of which the fastener no longer fastens securely. Timely cleaning can extend its service life.
How to clean Velcro on shoes at home?
The fastener consists of 2 parts: soft and hard, the hard part of the fastener is subject to clogging. When the hard part is dirty, the clasp stops fastening.
Using one of several simple methods, you can easily clean it and return it to its former performance.
Mechanical method
Mechanical cleaning method is good Suitable for removing pieces of thread, hair and fluff. Before you start fastening it is necessary to moisten with any alcohol-containing mixture - alcohol, vodka, cologne etc.
Larger pieces of debris can be removed by hand.To do this, you need to unfasten the Velcro, pick up foreign objects with your fingers and nails and simply pull them out.
For smaller debris, which cannot be caught with your hands, you can use simple improvised objects.
Such items include:
- toothpicks, needles, tweezers;
- manicure scissors, combs;
- knitting needles, hooks, hairpins, knives and other similar items.
To clean the Velcro with any of these items, you need to pass it with the sharp part between the rows of hooks, moving along. As soon as the garbage is “fished” out, it can easily be can be collected with tweezers.
Grease stains and stubborn dirt
What about greasy stains and stubborn dirt? In this case You can use 4 proven methods:
Using a toothbrush and soap solution, To do this, you need to brush the Velcro with short, strong movements. The brush is pre-wetted in a soap solution. Remains of raised debris can be easily removed by hand.
Tape dispenser. To clean, simply rub the edge of the dispenser, on which the tape is torn off, along the Velcro fastener. The teeth for breaking the tape will hook and pull debris out.
Tweezers or with another sharp object at hand, you can get rid of even deeply “seated” dirt.
Washing shoes by hand or in a washing machine. The alkali contained in soaps and washing powders does an excellent job of removing dirt, including on fasteners.
Important! When washing shoes, fasteners, locks and buttons must be in the fastened position..
Down cleaning
If fluff or small debris has not yet penetrated inside the hooks, then you can use the following methods:
Usage sticky clothes brush. The Velcro tape is placed horizontally, holding it, you need to move the roller along the fastener. The operation can be done several times by first replacing the roller sheet.
Using tape. A small piece of tape is cut off. The Velcro is straightened and cut tape is placed on top of it. While holding the Velcro, you must sharply peel off the tape. The operation is performed several times until the fastener is completely clean.
Removing fluff can be done by hand. To do this, you need to straighten the Velcro and use your nails to remove debris from its surface.
When is it necessary to replace the Velcro fastener?
According to experts, Dry cleaning and replacing Velcro can save shoes with Velcro fasteners. The dry cleaner will remove any debris from the Velcro, and the shoe repair technician will replace the sticky fasteners with new ones.
It is worth remembering that any item, if treated with care and care, will last much longer. When storing shoes, Velcro should be sealed with a special film, sold in shoe stores. In this form, the fasteners will be protected from dust.
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