Washing in the machine-machine saves a lot of time. Before deciding whether to machine the sneakers, evaluate the possible negative consequences. If the decision is made - to wash the sneakers in a typewriter, then organize the proper preparation, washing and drying of your favorite pair of shoes.
The rapid rhythm of life makes daily rush, run, spin, and on ordinary business, sometimes, there is not enough time. A typical example of a question from modern life: how to wash sneakers in a washing machine? Think, could such a man come to mind 20-30 years ago? Of course not. His sneakers he was ashore, cleaned with a toothbrush and soap, gently dried. Still would! In those years, "get" sneakers was not so simple, so they blew mote dust.
Today the situation has changed. Buy an item is easier, time to care for it - all the less, and washing machines have evolved: they can clean even with steam, absolutely without water, not to mention a lot of special washing regimes. Therefore, the question arises as to how to wash the sneakers in a washing machine. Whether it is possible to do it and if yes, how correctly to organize washing.
Yes or no?
None of the sneakers have a label that allows washing in the machine-machine. As a rule, manufacturers attach a detailed instruction on cleaning shoes, in which there is not a word about machine wash and about the temperature at which they are washed, in what mode, etc. There are only tips on dry and wet cleaning, drying andOther recommendations for the care of sports shoes. At that, only brushes and special sponges are described from "improvised" materials. Moreover, manufacturers of sports shoes offer a whole arsenal of funds for the care of sports shoe goods.
However, it is sports shoes that get dirty very quickly. We are not even talking about its external side, but about the internal. The unpleasant odor of your favorite sneakers with daily wear can be quite strong and, at times, you can not remove it even with shoe deodorant. Therefore, the question comes to mind: is it possible to wash shoes in a washing machine?
The answer to it will be ambiguous, and everyone will have to solve this problem on their own. To make the right decision, we give several arguments.
Arguments "against" or why "no". Manufacturers do not just prohibit machine washing. No manufacturer would wish to do with a thing that he produced that he simply can not survive. Washing in an automatic machine can lead to the following consequences:
- loss of shape;
- pasting;
- detachment of decorative details( if they are glued or are metal "riveting" and other decor);
- loss of original appearance.
At the same time, if textile sneakers or sports shoes made of eco-leather can survive washing, it is definitely not recommended to wash leather models and made of suede and nubuck. For the last two materials in general, only dry cleaning is recommended, and the dirt is removed with a special eraser.
Arguments "for" or why "yes". However, despite the warnings of manufacturers, there are many people who erased, washed and will wash the sneakers in the machine. That is, in this issue, a significant argument is the everyday experience proving that the impossible is possible. At the same time, in order to wash the sneakers in the washing machine, there is even a special strategy that makes it right. Let's talk about it below.
Cooking, washing, drying
Before you start washing the washing machine, you should prepare shoes:
- Clean it from the top of the dust with a brush.
- Wash the sole, removing from it the pebbles, fragments of dried mud, sticky chewing gum, lime buds and all the unpleasant things that the sole of the sneakers encountered on a walk.
- Remove the insoles. They will have to be washed by hand. To do this, it is convenient to use a brush and soap. Wash the insole and carefully rub your cheek until dirt and sweat are washed away. Rinse under running water.
- Remove the shoelaces. Laces should also be washed with hands. If they are white, they can be soaked for half an hour in an ordinary textile bleach. After washing, the laces are rinsed and spread to dry.
- Put the sneakers before washing into a tight bag for delicate washing of things. If the bag is thin, has large holes or is not, you can use a regular pillowcase. It is better if it is white. If the pillowcase is colored, you need to make sure that its fabric does not shed. Otherwise, the sneakers after washing will acquire a new color.
Tip: so that the sneakers do not beat during washing with the drum of the washing machine, put old terry towels or other rags in addition to shoes. It is important that they do not shed!
Now we will do the washing directly. Follow the steps described below:
- Place the prepared pair of shoes, packed in a bag, into the drum of the washing machine.
- Place a detergent in the powder compartment. The most suitable means for washing shoes is gel or soap chips. Because of smaller particles, the gel, in comparison with the powder, is better rinsed out of the fabric and leaves no streaks. This is especially true for textile sneakers. For white sneakers, you can use a bleaching effect, and if the shoes are colored, a product that preserves and refreshes the color is suitable.
- Wash sports shoes should be at a temperature of 30-40 ° C in a delicate or hand wash mode.
- The spin function should be set to the lowest value or deactivated.
- The use of the air conditioner will be inappropriate.
Next, it is necessary to dry the washed shoes correctly. Do not dry:
- on battery;
- under the battery;
- above the gas stove.
To dry the sneakers, use the old good way: stuff them with paper. It is better to use white, well-crumpled paper or paper towels. The newspaper in this respect is not very appropriate. If the sneakers are light, and especially white, the newspaper( especially fresh) can stain them with printing ink. Also for drying, you can use a special dryer, a blower with cold air or a fan.
The insole can not be dried on the battery. From the effects of high temperature they deform and become stiff. Drying them on the clothesline, fixed with a clothespin - is also not an option. On the soft insoles of the clothespin there will be a trace. They are best placed on a horizontal surface in a well-ventilated area. Laces are dried in any convenient way, but it is best to lay them next to the insole.
After the shoes have been washed and dried, insert the insole and lace it. You can treat the sneakers with a water-repellent spray. Expensive footwear, as a rule, is treated with such a spray in the production, and after protection, the protection disappears. Renew it!
Wash or not wash sneakers in a washing machine - it's up to you. If the shoes are expensive and indispensable, it is worth to be more attentive to it and find time for cleaning. Then she will not need to wash the car.
