Correct Shoe care: how to wash sneakers in the washing machine
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Hardly today you can find someone in the locker room that you will not find another couple of comfortable sneakers. The past half century, sneakers are no longer seen as an exclusively athletic shoes and today they are literally everything and for any occasion: for walks, picnics, shopping and even work. Of course, if the dress code allows it.
And the latest trends and is talking about the fact that the shoes are even suitable for weddings. Even for your. Yes, even for the bride.
Sneakers (this may also include sneakers and loafers) have a unique ability to match with most clothes that we wear every day. This is the same basic element of our wardrobe, like jeans, a white shirt or for the ladies a little black dress. By the way, more and more women are changing their spectacular and delicate studs to the comfortable and anti-stress sneakers.
Of course, running shoes like any other shoes, needs care. How to properly wash your favorite sneakers and how not to get in the end Rosleshoz pair of shoes fit only for the bin, and the subject of our article.
The contents
- Can I wash sneakers in the washing machine
- What kind of running shoes can not be washed
- Stages and the basic rules of washing
- The results
Can I wash sneakers in the washing machine
Surely this question many owners of this modern, versatile shoes – can I wash running shoes not only manually but also by using the washing machine? Our answer is possible and even necessary. However. as this is, alas, not each pair.
We recommend that you first familiarize yourself with the labels that are on Your sneakers. Today, many manufacturers give recommendations on how to properly care for their shoes. If no specifics labels do not provide or the information on them rubbed, use our tips.
What should be the sneakers that the machine gave them back their original appearance? Primarily, the sole and the upper should be stitched. What will become glued sneakers after washing machine one can only imagine.
Now let’s talk about materials. If the material of soles relatively predictable (in modern sneakers used mostly rubber or foam), the upper part has a lot more diversity.
Genuine leather and suede
Skin has remarkable qualities, which, in fact, is highly valued – it is reliable, durable, retains its shape and has elastic properties. However, to preserve all its qualities of the natural skin requires careful treatment and constant attention. Though suede is incredibly advantageous, but in running shoes is not as widely utilized. Largely due to the fact that the care and wear of this material is quite whimsical.
Faux leather
Unlike natural materials, synthetic leather is lighter, but not as flexible and much faster wear. Its main advantage is the availability and simplicity of maintenance.
Textiles
Due to the vast variety of colors and textures, textile shoes and sneakers are very popular among young people. This material is lightweight, breathable and with a pleasant price tag, but to protect from the cold or moisture it is not able. Although, to offset the latter disadvantage, today there are models with a special water-repellent.
Mesh
Polyester or nylon mesh is for the most part the prerogative of sneakers designed for sports activities. Due to its texture, the mesh promotes breathability and does not hinder movement during physical activity.
Composite materials
The imagination of Shoe designers is not limited to use of any material in the model of sneakers, so the market more and more athletic shoes in which makes use of several different materials. The combination can be very different – mesh and leatherette, genuine leather and PU, textiles, and suede and so on. And in some models can be used with patent leather and polyurethane.
“Big wash” basically requires a textile, a mesh, combined and sneakers from leather substitutes. Now it is necessary to deal with the exceptions, which for the machine clearly does not fit.
What kind of running shoes can not be washed
Requirements “compatible” with the washer shoes, we figured out what sneakers will not survive execution in the drum machine?
Leather and suede sneakers
Genuine leather – the material is sufficiently resistant and durable, but leaving him their demands. Suede and the material is specific, has a number of contraindications. So wash the shoes in the classic sense is not necessary – they have enough clean rags, foam-cleaner (for leather or suede products), nurturing cream that will protect it from cracking or rubber suede brush for combing the bristles after cleaning.
Placing the same pair of leather shoes in a washing machine, there is a risk to spoil them thoroughly. Aggressive mechanical wash leather can get scratched, crack, and even move layers that will make the shoes unfit to wear. But not for the laces and insoles – they are just machine washable you can.
Budget-fused model
Glue and water – concepts are absolutely incompatible. If You are not going to get as a result come off outsole, in the washing machine to wash these shoes not worth.
Damaged shoes
If before washing, You notice any defects on the shoes (for example, to discern the foam or sole places start to move away from the top), for washing in the machine, they are not suitable. In any case, until the complete elimination of these defects. Otherwise the washing machine will aggravate the situation, moreover, may itself be damaged – torn elements (the same foam) and can hit the drum or filter.
Sneakers with decor
Any decorative elements, whether it’s stripes, rhinestones, beads or reflectors, I do not like mechanical “concern” and during washing can easily fall off. Moreover, the machine can suffer, as in the case with foam.
Stages and the basic rules of washing
Having considered the major pitfalls, we are very close to step-by-step “recipe” washing sneakers in washing machine and further drying.
Prepare the shoes
Before you throw your sneakers in the machine, you must remove the laces and insoles. They then also can be put to sneakers or just wash them manually. Time usually it does not take a lot.
From dirt and pebbles on the sole also need to get rid of it and make it better by using a stiff brush. Order to get rid of debris, propulsive sneakers under running cold water.
Now past the first stage of cleaning the sneakers you need to put in a special Shoe bag. If one can find at the hardware store did not work, you can replace the old pillowcase. By the way, in order to reduce noise during washing and to make it more gentle for shoes, we recommend that the drum put a couple of old towels – they will play the role of shock absorber.
Important – at times it is better to wash one or two pairs of shoes, not more. Full shoes the drum will not only wash them properly, but “chew” them easily.
Choose a suitable mode
Many modern cars already have a preset program for washing shoes. But if on the control panel of such a regime is not, you can safely choose “Delicate” or hand washing mode. Under these programs, the water temperature does not exceed 30-40⁰С and that this temperature is best suited for sneakers. More hot water can warp your favorite shoes.
If washing will yield to bright colored sneakers, you should check if they are shedding. To do this, take a damp cloth or rag and a little rubbing on the paint. If the cloth remains clean, it means the paint is reliable and of good quality and a few can be sent into the drum.
A few words about detergents. For washing sneakers better to use gel detergents, not powder. The powder is difficult to rinse out, and the white canvas shoes he also may leave stains. The white and colored printovannye sneakers better to use products with color protection.
Don’t forget before switching the machine off spin and dry operation – dry running shoes will not be all (they need to dry separately), but their appearance, it may not like. When basic training is completed, press the “Start” button and wait for the end of washing.
Dry the shoes properly
Now remains the case for small – to dry our updated sneakers. As we would not want to force the issue, different sources of heat (e.g. a Hairdryer, a heater or a hot battery) it is better not to attract. The materials from which shoes are manufactured, under high temperatures can crack and lose their properties.
The best anti-stress method of drying for Your shoes – natural drying in the open air. This method is quite long and does not always have the opportunity to arrange their Shazam full air baths, so we offer an alternative.
Sneakers that have just successfully passed the test for suitability for space travel in the drum of the washing machine, you can fill a clean, dry rags or towels. First, the fabric will quickly absorb all the moisture, and, secondly, will retain their shape wash sneakers.
Unlike the old-fashioned way – getting your wet shoes with crumpled Newspapers – in the case of fabric, you can be sure that the printing ink not stain Your sneakers on the inside.
And some advice
- During washing the sneaker with water-repellent impregnation, the latter with high probability istiraetsya and deprive the shoes waterproof qualities. In order to restore the protective layer is enough to handle sneakers after washing special water-repellent spray.
- To save shoes from unpleasant odour to the detergent, you can add 2-3 drops of essential oil. By the way, juniper, eucalyptus, pine and tea tree oil have not only aromatic, but also antiseptic properties.
- Do not add during washing special softener dryer. In the same way as washing powder, they do not rinsing out shoes, and colored sneakers because they can and do shed.
The results
As we can see, a washing machine serves us not only to maintain the neat appearance of our wardrobe, but with no less success coping with the cleanliness of our shoes. Effectively and, more importantly, fast enough. Use our recommendations and Your sneakers will always be as good as new!
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