Proper care of your sneakers will prolong their life and beautiful appearance. In this article, we will tell you how to wash sneakers properly.
How not to wash suede sneakers
A regular soap and water solution cannot be used, because suede and nubuck lose their shape very quickly, and the pile begins to fall.
How to clean leather sneakers
Leather is the perfect material to take care of your sneakers. Sometimes it’s enough just to wipe the sneakers with a damp cloth and just dry them at room temperature.
Can you wash sneakers
If the sneakers are made of synthetic materials, they can be washed in the washing machine. If they are made of genuine leather, suede or its substitutes, then it is better to wash the sneakers by hand. The first thing to do is take out the insoles and laces and wash them separately.
Can you wash sneakers without a laundry bag
To wash bagless sneakers, put two or three tennis balls and washcloths in the drum of your washing machine. The algorithm of actions will be the same as when washing shoes in a bag.
Do not set spin in the washing machine settings. Shoes should dry completely on their own.
How to dry your sneakers after washing
Membrane or fabric sneakers are best dried using special equipment: electric dryers, dryers. The latest versions of the devices provide for warm blowing and ultraviolet treatment.
Machine drying is used in laundries, but this does not mean that it cannot be used at home.
Another way is to simply put bags of silica gel balls into wet sneakers and leave them for a couple of hours. Then do not forget to dry the balls on the battery to use again. If you are in doubt about any of the methods, first try it on old shoes.
