Those who lead a healthy and fairly active lifestyle prefer to wear sneakers. Such people choose new sensations and extreme sports. It is quite natural that they have various problems with cleaning their shoes, because sneakers become dirty very quickly. Most often, in order to return them to their previous appearance, they use a washing machine (except for regular cleaning with a brush and special cleaning products). However, some sneakers are strictly prohibited from being washed. Because of this, they can very quickly lose their best characteristics.
Which sneakers can't be washed?
In particular, if reflectors can be found on the sneakers, they must be removed. If this is not possible, then washing such shoes is not recommended. Otherwise, after washing it will look much worse, and the reflectors themselves will eventually simply come off.
The same goes for sneakers with foam rubber. This material may get stuck in the washing machine or pump during washing.
You should not try to wash shoes with a special water-repellent coating. In this case, this coating will be erased, and the appearance of even the most expensive models will leave much to be desired. To prevent this from happening, you need to examine the shoes in advance for any specific features.
How to wash: preparation
Before you start washing, you need to clean your sneakers using standard methods. In particular, you need to take a brush and make the sole as clean as possible. There should be no dirt or stones left on it.
Then you need to remove the laces. They will only get in the way during washing, so it is so important to remove them in advance. Laces can even be cleaned in the bath separately from shoes. It will be easy even for those who have never done anything like this.
Before washing, it is recommended to purchase a special bag designed for sneakers. They can be washed in a machine if you put them in such a bag before washing. If you don’t have one, you can put an old towel near your shoes. Then the sneakers will hit the drum much less often. You should never put them down without a bag or towels. There is a high probability that in this case some part will fly off the shoe.
The washing temperature should not exceed 40 degrees Celsius and should not be less than 30 degrees.
Under no circumstances should you place 3 pairs at once. This may cause damage. In this case, repairs will be quite expensive.
You also need to turn off spin. The reason is that the machine can become damaged in just a couple of minutes of operation in this mode.
Mode and means
In some models of modern cars you can find a mode for shoes. This is exactly what you need to use.In order to maintain its shape, you can stuff paper inside the shoes, but this must be done extremely carefully, otherwise the entire drum will be covered in paper after washing. You should not add some unknown powder. It is possible that its quality will be low. It is best to use proven products that have already proven themselves. Don't forget about the insoles. They also need to be washed, but it is best to wash the insoles separately. It is much more effective and safer.
Washing features
Many shoe manufacturers recommend not using washing machines at all. You can understand them, because they are worried about their products, but if you follow the basic rules, even the most expensive sneakers will successfully survive the wash and look better than before. However, for this you need to follow at least the most basic rules.
Washing poses a major challenge for sneakers because you never know what a piece of clothing will look like after washing. Therefore, you should not turn on any little-known modes that may harm them. It is recommended to use only familiar washing modes.
You should also always sort your sneakers by color. For example, if you need to wash shoes of the same color, you can put 2 pairs in the washing machine at once. If the color of the sneakers is different, they should be washed separately from each other.
Tips and life hacks for washing sneakers in the machine
Sneakers made from leather are preferably washed by hand. Otherwise they may become deformed. Before you put suede shoes in the washing machine, you need to make sure that they are properly stitched. If this is not so, then there is no question of any washing.
It is advisable to examine the shoes for the presence of a special label. Some manufacturers equip their products with it so that customers can safely wash their shoes in the machine.
You should not try to wash shoes with numerous damages. It may simply fall apart, ruining the drum.
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