- Manual or machine wash?
- Can any shoes be washed?
- Preparing for washing
- How do I wash my shoes in a normal washing machine?
- How do I wash my shoes in a washing machine?
- How to dry shoes?
The state of footwear depends not only on the appearance of the person, but also on the order in the house - after all, we bring dirt to the apartment from the street mainly on shoes and sneakers. But the modern housewife does not always have enough time to wipe each pair with a damp cloth and scratch it to mirror shine. And not for any footwear this method is suitable. Some types of products require not polishing, but the actual washing. About how to wash shoes in a washing machine, we'll talk in this article.
to the contents ↑Manual or machine wash?
Shoes can be washed by hand, and many do. However, this method is not much different from traditional washing in the basin. This method has several drawbacks, and the main one is a miserable result with great effort. The washing machine is much more convenient. Is it possible to wash shoes in a typewriter? You can, if you follow the technology - choose the desired mode and pick up suitable detergents.
to the contents ↑Can any shoes be washed?
Before you start washing, put aside products that can not be erased under any circumstances. Washing shoes in the machine-automatic - not the most suitable option for products:
- of artificial leather;
- of suede;
- from fabrics, if there are leather or suede inserts.
Important! The imitation leather from the wash is warped or can spread completely, the natural suede is quickly wiped off, and the artificial - it has the property also to shed.
It is possible to wash:
- sneakers;
- sneakers made of fabric and genuine leather;
- home slippers made of felt or flannel;
- rag sandals.
Important! It is also necessary to sort the products in terms of quality. If there are holes, loose seams or protruding foam rubber - it is better to abstain from washing. Threads and pieces of foam rubber will fill in all the holes, so that you risk losing not only your favorite pair of such comfortable shoes, but also a washing machine.
to the contents ↑Preparing for washing
So, when asked whether it is possible to wash shoes in a washing machine or in an automatic machine, they gave a positive answer and decided to take a chance. But do not expect that you can do without the usual methods of processing the material.
Before putting sneakers or sneakers into the machine, it is necessary to take several actions.
- Shake out the sand, stones and other small debris.
- Wipe paint stains.
- Clean out the soles of anything that's sticky on them.
Important! To wash such products is best in special mesh bags. You can buy them at any hardware store. But if there were no bags at hand, put one or two old towels together with a dirty pair of "skivers".
to the contents ↑How to wash your shoes in a conventional washing machine?
There is no special wisdom here - old machines have only one mode, and they are extremely undemanding to washing powder. Therefore:
- Powder select according to the type of fabric or universal.
- Sneakers put in sacks, all this - in the typewriter.
- By the time the process will take exactly the same time as washing ordinary clothes. If the grandmother has a time setting mode, select the minimum.
- For washing white products, you can add bleach to the machine.
Important! As in the old typewriter, and in the typewriter machine, you can erase not more than one pair of adult sneakers or a shoe at a time.
to the contents ↑How to wash shoes in a washing machine?
Washing shoes in an automatic washing machine is both simpler and more difficult than in the ordinary. The automatic machine is more demanding for detergents, but it is possible to set the optimum mode on it:
- Choose a detergent - the best liquid.
- Add water softener if necessary.
- Choose a program for washing sports shoes.
- If there is no special program, select the delicate washing mode.
- If there is no delicate washing mode, select the shortest time.
- Set the temperature - it should not exceed 30 ° C.
Important! Squeezing is not recommended, so this mode is better to turn off immediately.
to the contents ↑How to dry shoes?
Regardless of how you washed the sneakers or sneakers, they should be dried at room temperature. The automatic machine allows you to set the drying mode, but you should not use it in this case. From the temperature drops, the material will very quickly lose its quality and appearance.
Therefore:
- Allow the water to drain.
- Then stuff the sneakers with paper so that they do not lose shape.
- Put in a warm( but not hot) and well-ventilated place.
Important! If necessary, before putting the sneakers dry, wipe the inside with a weak solution of vinegar - this will remove the unpleasant odor. But this method is not suitable for any footwear - for example, for membrane sneakers, it does not suit.
Make sure that washing shoes in a washing machine is easy, but it looks like after a "bathing" like a new one? Then act like this every time when the products began to look noticeably worn out and gray, the yellow coating with normal soap is no longer laundered.
