How to wash sneakers?

Sneakers have long been "re-qualified" from sports shoes to everyday, due to its practicality and convenience. Therefore, with the active use of shoes, she needs the same everyday care, as for shoes or boots."How to wash the sneakers from the outside and inside, so that they remain as intact as possible and remain as clean as possible for as long as possible?" - This question is asked by all lovers of outdoor activities. The answer to this question is found in this article.

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How to take good care of shoes?

To prolong the "life" of shoes, it is necessary to take care of it properly - this is an axiom that can not be discussed. Do this as follows:

1. After each hike to the street - thoroughly clean the sole of dirt.
2. If necessary, wash it with a damp cloth.
3. The outer part of the shoe must first be cleaned of dust and dirt with a stiff brush, and then wipe with a damp cloth or a soft-fleece shoe.

Important! Even if you daily wipe "foot clothes", then sooner or later you will have to wash your favorite pair of shoes, that is, to carry out a general cleaning. Before you stand questions: how to properly wash sneakers, use automatic washing or "redeem" them manually?

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How to wash sneakers in a typewriter?

If the sneakers are made of synthetic materials, they can be trusted by the washing machine. If you decide to wash the sneakers in a typewriter, then proceed as follows:

1. Pull out the insole, laces.
2. Wash them separately.
3. Clean the sole of the pebbles and dirt( you can use toothpicks, matches, ear wand).
4. Buy special bags for washing in the store.
5. Set the temperature to a maximum of 40 ° C.
6. Place the sneakers in a bag.
7. Send to the typewriter.
8. Set the mode to "Delicate" or "Quick wash".

Important! After you have successfully coped with the task, how to wash the sneakers, it is also necessary to dry them properly. To do this:

• Dry "foot clothes" away from the central heating battery by turning the tabs outwards.
• It is better to pre-wet shoes with napkins.
• To keep your running shoes from losing sight, place a towel or paper to keep the shape.

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How to wash sneakers by hand?

If the sneakers are made of the following materials: genuine leather, suede or substitutes - hand wash.

Shoe Cleaner

To wash your running shoes, you will need:

• soft brush;
• dishwashing detergent;
• paper towel;
• soda.

Also choose the suitable detergent, using these tips:

1. Synthetic material will help to wash the usual laundry soap. Washing powder manufacturers do not recommend.
2. Wash with a neutral detergent.

Important! Textile sneakers can not be cleaned with bleach, as they can spread out. White sneakers wash the liquid "Vanish";

1. Wear leather shoes in a mild soapy solution.
2. Sneakers from nubuck and suede can not be wetted. Treat them with a special tool designed to clean this material.

Shoe cleaning instructions

1. Lace up your shoes and take out all the inserts, including the insoles.
2. Dirty laces wash by hand or in a typewriter, like ordinary linen.
3. Cleaning the insoles will depend on the material from which they are made: for some, the usual washing will do, and others need treatment with special substances.
4. Dissolve a small amount of suitable detergent in warm water.
5. Clean the sole of the "leg wear."Remove small stones and rubbing using a toothbrush. Remove the usual dirt with a solution of water and soap. If the gum is stuck to the shoes, put the shoes not for a long time in the freezer, after which the frozen contamination is removed.
6. Soak the shoes in a basin with warm water( 30-40 C) and leave for 20-30 minutes.
7. Drain the dirty water and replace it with a clean one.
8. Dilute the detergent again.
9. Wipe the inside and outside of the shoe with a soft brush with a tool.
10. Remove any detergent residue with a sponge dampened with clean water.
11. Rinse shoes under running water, completely getting rid of soap.
12. Soak the product with paper towels or paper.
13. Pull the shoe outward.
14. Stuff soft absorbent material inside the shoe( paper or paper towels) so that the sneakers do not lose shape during drying.
15. Change paper towels several times so that the smell of dampness does not appear inside.

Important! Do not stuff the sneakers with newspapers, as the ink may spoil the material.

1. Take out the shoes in a dry and warm place, you can dry it on the balcony( do not dry on the battery, as the product is deformed and covered with yellow spots and stains).
2. After the shoes have dried, replace the clean insole and insert the shoelaces.
3. If you notice abrasions on the surface of the sneakers, then paint them with special dyes or shoe impregnation.
4. Inside the "clothes for the feet", pour a couple of teaspoons of soda and leave at least for a few hours. Soda will absorb all the unpleasant smells that could remain after washing. You can prepare for each sneaker a separate bag with soda from a tissue disposable napkin, pulling the usual elastic band. Each such bag can be used repeatedly.
5. If the insoles are not sufficiently weathered, then also treat them with soda( this procedure should be carried out regularly, even if you do not wash the sneakers in order to remove the unpleasant odor).
6. Remove the soda from the inside of the sneakers and insoles with a brush.

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Useful advices for

1. If after washing all the stains on the shoes remain - treat them with a mixture of ammonia and baking soda.
2. Yellowed parts after washing on sneakers, bleach with lemon juice.
3. To "kill" the smell inside the shoe, use the folk recipe: rub the inner surface of the shoes with a damp cloth moistened with vinegar. Dry to fresh air, so that the wind and the sun refresh the inside of the shoe.

Wear your favorite shoes for health, relax in nature, go in for sports. Do not forget just in time and properly take care of your running shoes, using our advice and recommendations, and they will serve you for many, many years.