How to wash sneakers in a washing machine?

Sneakers are the favorite shoes of people who are in constant motion, lead an active lifestyle, regularly play sports or simply prefer such shoes in everyday life. Unfortunately, like any other footwear, sneakers tend to get dirty quickly. Not always dirt can be removed manually, sometimes you have to entrust this matter to machine wash. How to wash sneakers in a washing machine, we will understand.

Before making a decision regarding the possibility of entrusting sports shoes to washing machine processing, pay attention to important information:

• Carefully study the production tag, which informs you whether the sneakers can be washed in an automatic machine or not.
• Read the list of shoes that machine wash is contraindicated.
• Carefully assess the condition of your running shoes for damage.
• Take into account the features of the material of sports shoes.

Models of sneakers that cannot be washed:

• Leather sports shoes. Material such as genuine leather may shrink after washing, and products made from it will lose their shape.
• Sneakers made from suede. The suede material is very susceptible to water, which can crack it, and such sneakers will have to be thrown away.
• reflective shoes, decorative stripes, stickers, stones or rhinestones. Such details come off during cleaning, the stones fall out of the fixtures, and the paint from the decorative elements is unevenly washed off.
• Products with metal inserts. These elements, after cleaning, may rust, and this, in turn, will lead to the necessary replacement.

• Cheap sneakers from low-quality material with glued parts. The sole in such shoes is not made with seams, but with glue. After processing, parts of the sneakers simply peel off from each other, and in the future it will be impossible to wear them.
• Shoes with serious flaws. Slightly unstuck parts, threads and foam rubber sticking out - all these signs indicate a ban on machining. By ignoring this warning, the sneakers will be subjected to severe damage, which, in turn, will lead to the forced disposal of them.
• Sneakers with solid soles. In the course of cleaning such shoes, there is a high probability of damaging the hatch or rendering other parts of the washing machine unusable.
• sports shoes, The midsole has gel inserts for cushioning when you run.

Of course, unlike hand washing, washing in a machine is much more efficient and faster. Its features lie in the flawless and high-quality performance of certain actions:

• removal of deeply penetrating stains and stubborn dirt from sneakers made of mesh materials;
• washing out dirt from the joints of materials and near the seams;
• cleaning the sweat-soaked lining of sports shoes and the pores of the material;
• disinfection of the resulting environment, which is an excellent and favorable place for the development of fungal and bacterial infections.

Machine wash successfully removes large stains only in the unquestioning observance of certain rules that help prevent damage to sneakers, deprivation of their original shape, loss of bright color. Getting started cleaning, you should prepare the necessary tools:

• bag-like mesh for shoes, bought in a specialty store;
• detergent;
• gel-filled capsules or dry laundry detergent;
• a chlorine-free conditioner that either whitens or maintains color saturation.

The cleaning process includes several interrelated steps.

It is necessary to prepare sports shoes, manually carry out a small cleaning, involving the following actions:

1. Wash the entire sneakers with running water, cleaning them from leaves, grass, dust, sand and dirt from the street.
2. Pull the stones out of the sole. To do this, you can use knitting needles, an old toothbrush, or another item that will do the job.
3. Fasten the Velcro on the sneakers.
4. Take out the laces, pull out the insoles (if they are not glued), which will be cleaned separately. Removable parts are cleaned by hand.Soap is used to clean the laces, and a shoe brush is recommended to clean the insoles.
5. Leave sneakers with old dirt in the water for a few minutes. This process will help you wash your sneakers more efficiently in the washing machine.

Preliminary cleaning of sneakers from surface dirt eliminates the possibility of clogging the internal parts of the machine. Failure to comply with this paragraph may adversely affect the further operation of the washing machine.

Machine wash involves the following steps:

1. Place the sneakers in a mesh bag designed primarily for washing shoes.
2. Put the products in the drum, set the washing program and the appropriate temperature on the panel of the machine.
3. Pour a standard portion of the powder into a special compartment of the machine and start the process by pressing the "Start" button.

It is necessary to prepare for the cleaning process both shoes and the washing equipment itself. It is recommended to place the shoes in the drum correctly, as well as select the appropriate wash cycle and temperature. Important criteria for choosing a mode:

• You should opt for a gentle gentle wash or a unique program thought out by the manufacturer that allows you to wash shoes. If there is no delicate mode, you must select the shortest washing mode.
• It is imperative to turn off the spin cycle, which, when processing sneakers, has a bad effect on the functioning of the parts of the washing machine.
• It would be advisable to turn off the drying function, if any. During such drying, sports shoes are seriously damaged.
• It is recommended to put one pair of shoes in the machine.It is possible to wash two pairs of adult shoes or three pairs of children's shoes. If the specified amount is exceeded, knocking out the door made of glass from the inside is not excluded.

Careful washing of shoes is carried out at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees. It is better to set 20 degrees - this is the best option, suitable for safe washing of sneakers. Do not choose higher temperatures, since exposure to hot water adversely affects the material and leads to further sticking of the sneakers.

After going through the machine wash, you need to remove the sneakers from the drum and dry them properly. To do this, you can use one of the following methods:

• Fill sneakers with paper napkins or cotton towels to give them the correct shape, and place them on a radiator covered with rags in advance. In winter, drying shoes near electrical appliances is allowed.
• Place washed sneakers on the balcony. In summer, it is recommended to dry sports shoes away from direct sunlight, in the fresh air, in a well-ventilated area.
• A special ultraviolet dryer will help to dry the sneakers. The gentle mode of this appliance provides excellent drying and treatment against fungus.
• Put silica gel balls in each shoe for 2 hours. After the specified time, the balls should be pulled out and the shoes dried naturally with good ventilation.
• Use table salt.It is necessary to heat it in a pan, then pour it into thick socks and put the resulting drying agent into each sneaker. If the salt has cooled down and the moisture has not evaporated, it is recommended to repeat the process.
• Vacuum. After removing the nozzle, insert the vacuum cleaner tube into the shoes. The processing of each product will take a quarter of an hour.

The materials from which sneakers are made have their own unique features and are very diverse:

• Textile. Due to their low weight, the sneakers made of fabric can be cleaned in a washing machine with a spin function. Maybe they will be able to endure washing in the standard mode, but you need to be aware of the risk associated with shrinkage of the fabric. Therefore, when washing fabric shoes, it is necessary to set a low temperature by selecting a spin at low speeds. When processing white sneakers, it is allowed to add a small amount of bleach. It is recommended that the soiled surface with stubborn stains be lightly washed before putting it in the machine.
• Faux leather. Sneakers made from this material are breathable. They are machine washable with no problems. Taking into account the quality of artificial leather, washing such shoes in a machine is only possible with a low temperature setting.
• Faux suede. Shoes made of synthetic material are easy to machine wash. A minor disadvantage that you may have to face is the appearance of stains from the powder.

• Sneakersdecorated with leather or suede inserts. When cleaning such shoes, machine washing is contraindicated, as this may contribute to the loss of shape.
• Leather. It is unacceptable to wash leather sneakers in a machine, as there is no guarantee that at the end of this cleaning method they will be able to retain their original appearance.
• Suede, nubuck. Suede sneakers and shoes made of nubuck are not allowed to be washed in the washing machine. During the washing process, the pile will lie down, and it will be impossible to return the presentation. It is better to prefer machine washing cleaning with special preparations designed for dry cleaning.
• Textile. Textile sneakers with a soft sole, on which there are no additional decorative elements, can be trusted with a machine wash.

Additionally, solve some issues related to washing sneakers and their further care, Helpful tips and tricks to help you:

• Machine washing sneakers will make a lot of noise and loud noises compared to washing clothes or clothes, so you should run the cycle during the daytime.
• Not only a special mesh bag for shoes, but also its alternative substitutes: towels or an unnecessary pillowcase can improve the quality of washing and reduce the impact force of products on the drum of the machine.
• It is possible to avoid damage to the door glass only by washing no more than two pairs of adult shoes at a time, and ideally no more than one pair.
• The use of washing powder with a liquid consistency will help prevent the appearance of stains. It instantly dissolves and effectively removes impurities. Based on the color of the shoes, during washing it is possible to add a product intended either to preserve it or to bleach it.

• Water, the temperature of which is above 40 degrees, can cause the separation of parts of the shoe and loss of color, therefore, the temperature regime must not be exceeded.
• Turning off the spin and dry mode will help to eliminate the deformation of products.
• Insoles and laces are recommended to be worn in dry shoes.
• It is strictly forbidden to use a newspaper to dry sneakers, as printing ink can leave marks on the wrong side of the products.
• If the shoes have leather inserts, after washing it is advisable to lubricate them with cream to give an attractive appearance.
• Washed, dry shoes should be treated with a special water-repellent agent.

How to wash sneakers in the washing machine, see the following video.