How to wash sneakers and whether it is possible in a washing machine: rules and nuances

With the spread of fashion for wearing sports shoes, modern youth are increasingly asking themselves how to wash sneakers and, in particular, white Converse. In particular, the housewife worries whether it is possible to handle products in a washing machine or better to do everything manually. As practice shows, both methods have the right to exist. In some cases, they even have to combine to get the maximum result. Regardless of the type of approach, before you wash the sneakers, they must be properly prepared.

Preparation of products for further processing consists of the following manipulations:

1. The cords are untwisted, the laces are washed separately, soaking in soapy water. If necessary, replace these elements with new ones, especially if they are white.
2. Removable insole, too, we get, clean or change if necessary.
3. We perform surface cleaning of the sole. Remove from its surface adhering dirt, sand and stones, otherwise during the washing they will score the drains of the washing machine or contaminate the fabric part of the products. This can be done with a special or toothbrush and laundry soap.

Next, proceed directly to cleaning, using one of the most suitable methods.

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Having decided to drive away the soiled sneakers in the washing machine, the following recommendations should be strictly adhered to:

• The products are wrapped in a special bag or an unnecessary old pillowcase, loaded into a drum. Failure of this accessory will adversely affect the condition of the shoe and may cause damage to the internal elements of the appliance.
• The mode is gentle, delicate or manual. The temperature does not exceed 35 ° C, it is better to turn off the spinning altogether.
• To wash colored sneakers, it is enough to add powder, gel and a little softening conditioner or stain remover to the desired tray of the washing machine. White sneakers can be further processed with a mild bleach without chlorine.

For one approach in the drum of a washing machine, you should not load more than two pairs of shoes. Simultaneously with them, the processing of the insoles is allowed, the main thing is that they should be removed from the shoes.

Features of handling shoes by hand

If handling of the sneakers in the machine is for any reason not available, you can limit yourself to manual cleaning. After passing the obligatory preparatory stage, we pass the footwear items through the following manipulations:

• For a few minutes, soak in warm water, the fabric should get wet well.
• Next, make a liquid formulation from any detergent( powder, gel, dishwashing liquid) and warm water.

Advice: It is highly recommended to add a little soda to the product for cleaning athletic shoes. This component very well softens the water, increasing the effectiveness of the approach at times.

• After that, the shoes should be washed using the resulting composition, treating hard-to-reach and especially contaminated areas with a toothbrush or cotton swab.
• In the presence of persistent contaminants, the product can be left in water with detergent for 15-20 minutes, then re-processed.

The last step in the treatment is rinsing clean things. It is best to first soak objects in cold water, then hold them a little under the cool liquid.

How quickly to wash white Converse?

Many believe that it is possible to erase conversions only by performing their dry processing. Fortunately, the original white products easily hand over the traditional manual processing and even respond well to the run in the washing machine. Even the preliminary training is no different from the standard procedure.

To Converse's sneakers have served for the longest time and constantly pleased with its attractive appearance, you should remember the following points:

1. Small surface dirt should be removed with a soft brush. To process the snow-white sole, you will need an eraser.
2. Often, after accidental wetting, the Converse sneakers are covered with yellowish stains. It is recommended to fight them with a mixture of soda and vinegar. On two parts of soda we take one part of vinegar, mix the mass, after the end of chemical reactions we put it on the problem areas with a toothbrush and after half an hour we remove the product with a damp sponge.
3. When washing in the machine and manual processing, bleach is not used. Because of their impact, White Converse can forever lose its original appeal.

Drying of sneakers is carried out without the use of sources of artificial heat. Traditional Converse products or products must first be hung with a heel down to get rid of the main part of the water. Then we stuff the items with newspapers and put them near the battery, waiting for them to dry completely. It is not recommended to put the sneakers directly on the radiator, the fabric and sole can be deformed.