Sneakers, like sneakers, are sports shoes. They run, play football and other outdoor games. Also, sneakers are very convenient for outings into nature - they are light and very comfortable. But here's the problem - after active outdoor games, they often turn out to be dirty. Lumps of dirt, dust remain on them, grass and other pollutants stick to them. How to wash sneakers and can they be washed at all?
Yes, sneakers can be washed, but in order to ensure that all dirt is removed, they should be washed in a washing machine. No machine - it does not matter, since you can do with hand washing. In the framework of this review, we will look at how to wash sneakers by hand and in a washing machine, how to prepare them for washing and how to dry them. If you are interested washing shoes in the washing machinethen read about it in a separate article on our website.
Preparing sneakers for washing
We have already answered the question of whether sneakers can be washed in the washing machine. It remains only to figure out how to wash them correctly. The first stage is preparatory - it is very important, as it allows you to remove the most severe pollution. To begin with, we must carefully consider the sneakers and answer the question for ourselves - will they withstand washing in an automatic washing machine?
If the sneakers are cheap enough and made of low-quality materials, then the result will be more than deplorable. - at the exit we can get torn shoes.The same applies to sneakers literally plastered with various “decorations” - stickers, rhinestones, patches with inscriptions and other junk, which can simply peel off or come off when washed.
If your sneakers are reliable, durable and hardy, you can safely machine wash them. The same rule applies washing converse in the washing machine. If they are assembled on an adhesive basis and are replete with decor, it is better to wash them by hand.
At the preparatory stage, you need to arm yourself with a brush and manually remove adhering dirt. If this is not done, then after machine washing we will have at our disposal surprisingly dirty shoes, which we really don’t want to wear. And all because the dirt is literally absorbed into the sneakers.
Before you start washing, you need to remove the laces and insoles - they should be washed separately. After that, you need to decide how we will wash the sneakers. If hand washing is planned, prepare a basin with warm water. If machine wash is planned, we send sneakers to shoe washing bag. It will not allow shoes to hit hard on the combs of the drum and on the glass. Also, we will be able to observe a reduction in the noise level that often occurs during the washing of shoes. If you don't have a shoe bag at home, wrap your sneakers in an old sheet or throw towels into the drum.
Washing sneakers in the washing machine
So, how to wash sneakers in a washing machine? To do this, you need to choose the right program.Classic spin programs will not work for us - spinning at high speed, the shoes will simply break our car, as a result of which washing will be very, very expensive. The most optimal program for washing sneakers in an automatic washing machine is the delicate wash program.
Delicate fabrics are washed without spinning, so we can not be afraid that the shoes will blow the whole machine.In addition, in some models of washing machines, the delicate wash is carried out at a very low speed, so we can get rid of the noise. As for the washing temperature, it should not exceed +40 degrees.
Washing sneakers in the washing machine is very easy - put them in a bag, throw them into the drum, then pour washing powder into the tray and turn on the desired program. As for the powder, it needs to be poured quite a bit - literally 30-40 grams. Otherwise, excess powder will remain on the shoe fabric. Do you have liquid detergent at home? Then feel free to add it to the drum, close the hatch and start washing.
How to wash white Converse sneakers? The manufacturer of these sneakers does not recommend washing them in automatic washing machines - it is best to hand wash them. But if you don't want to wash by hand, just add some bleach for whites and colored fabrics (like Vanish) to the machine - it will make them whiter.
How to wash sneakers by hand
We have already figured out how and in what mode to wash sneakers in a washing machine. Now it's up to hand washing - there is nothing complicated. In order to wash sneakers by hand, you need a basin of clean water, powder and a brush. With the help of a brush, we will finally remove all the dirt that remains after the preparatory stage.
Instead of washing powder, we can add a suitable liquid detergent - it will be better washed out of fabrics. If the sneakers are white, add a little bleach for white or colored fabrics. The final stage is a thorough rinse, as we need to completely remove the remnants of detergents.
How to dry sneakers properly
We have already figured out how to wash sneakers by hand or in a washing machine. Now we need to figure out how to dry them? To do this, they should be placed in a ventilated place, for example, on a balcony or loggia.The main thing is that direct sunlight does not fall on the sneakers, as it makes the fabrics rough, breaking their structure due to strong heating (in addition, loss of shape is possible).
Also it is not recommended to dry sneakers on radiators, as here they can lose their shape. Therefore, in winter they are dried next to the batteries, putting crumpled paper inside - it will help keep their shape and remove moisture.
