How to wash leather sneakers in the washing machine

There is hardly a person who does not like sports shoes. Sneakers have become a part of our lives. Thanks to the fashionable sport-chic trend, they give us coziness and comfort in a variety of situations, from playing sports and walking around the city to parties.

But frequent wearing means additional and careful care. But it’s rare for anyone to get their sneakers dry-cleaned. Therefore, the question becomes relevant: how to keep your favorite shoes clean and quickly put them in order?

There is a solution - you can wash your sneakers! The only condition is that you need to know some nuances: the composition of the product, how to care for it.

Knowing this, you will correctly decide on the mode of washing things. We will tell you detailed recommendations and little secrets below.

Which leather sneakers can be washed in a washing machine?

The materials from which sports shoes are made are quite diverse:

• leather;
• suede leather;
• textile;
• polyamide;
• synthetic fibers;
• combined composition.

It is not advisable to wash:

• crosses Bad quality.
• Uor damaged things, because they can completely fall apart.
• Products with reflective stripes, which may come off during washing.
• Cheap shoes with poorly glued “filling”, which can separate and damage the washing machine.

Do you have doubts about the quality of the shoes? So, let's start preparing.

How to wash leather sneakers

There are two types of this process: manual and machine.

First of all you will need the following.

• MLaundry bins or a pillowcase that you don’t mind.
• INwater-repellent impregnation, which needs to be used to treat items before and after washing.

Preparatory process

1. Carefully check the coating for damage, holes. If you find a defect, refuse to wash.
2. The sole must be washed thoroughly, clean it if necessary from stuck chewing gum or stuck pebbles.
3. Remove the insoles and laces.
4. Very dried out It is advisable to clean the stains first before the procedure.

Machine washable

Important! Wash no more than two pairs at a time. Larger amounts may damage the drum of the device.

Carry out the procedure during the day, as the process will be quite noisy.

• Place the pre-cleaned sneakers in a special bag.
• It is advisable to use liquid gel, since it does not leave streaks on the material. Wash without conditionerso that stains do not appear on the shoes later.
• Choose the “Shoes” mode; if there is none, then “Gentle mode” or “Delicate wash” will do just fine.
• Set the water temperature no higher than 40 °C.
• Before you start the process, put a couple of old things in the drum, such as towels. This is necessary to maintain proper balance inside the washing drum when washing.
• Do not use the Dry mode. Dry your sneakers by stuffing them tightly with paper.
• After washing, treat the items with leather shoe cream.

Handwash

Some housewives prefer to alternate washing in a machine with hand washing. We'll tell you how to do it correctly.

• Pour warm water into a basin.
• Dissolve laundry soap, which can be grated to speed up the process. Lather the liquid.
• Dip your sneakers in water, wet them and brush the surface. Places with pollution, spend more time.
• And scrub the insoles with a brush. Wash your laces.
• Rinse thoroughly under running water.
• Leave to dry.
• Treat with shoe polish.

How to properly dry leather sneakers after washing

Let's take a closer look at drying. If you do this incorrectly, the consequences will not be pleasant.

• Shoes may become deformed when dry.
• The material may “stink”, and it will be difficult for you to get rid of this odor.

The sneakers should dry naturally.

Advice. To speed up the process, you can stuff your shoes with paper, which you periodically replace with dry paper.

Follow these guidelines for drying your sneakers.

• Do not dry items with a hot hairdryer!
• Avoid exposure to sunlight!
• Do not place sneakers near heating appliances or on a radiator!

Useful tips

If you have even the slightest fear of damaging the appearance of your shoes, clean them manually.

Features of manual cleaning of suede sneakers

Prepare a suede brush, ammonia, vinegar, and soap. Dirty places process weak vinegar solution. Everything else Clean the surface with a mixture of alcohol and water. Use a damp cloth to remove cleaning products from your shoes.Dry well.

IMPORTANT! For suede, do not use either acetone or gasoline.

Go over the surface with a brush special for suede, which can be replaced with a regular office eraser.

Manual cleaning of leather sneakers

Use a rag and soapy water to wipe down the outside of the sneakers. Rinse off the soap and wipe the item dry. Lubricate with shoe polish.