Everyone knows that high-quality and beautiful shoes can complement any image and make it irresistible. You will be able to advantageously emphasize your style and the beauty of your feet, or, on the contrary, flaunt flaws and lack of taste.
The modern man cannot do without comfortable footwear such as sneakers. And given the fact that everyday shoes are exposed to various contaminants almost every day, it is worth thinking about how to properly and effectively wash shoes.
Today there is a huge selection of models of sneakers, as well as they consist of a variety of materials. Let's highlight the main ones:
- Ragged.
- Of synthetic fabrics.
- Leather, suede.
Each type of sneaker model has its own specifics of washing. Let's look at them in detail.
Wash Nicely Ragged Sneakers
Before washing, be sure to familiarize yourself with the labels and packaging of the shoes.
Be sure to inspect your shoes for damage.
This is to make sure your shoes will stay in the washer after washing in the washing machine Not deformed and not in disrepair.
So, let's understand in detail How to wash textile sneakers.
Before loading the sneakers into the washing machine, you need to perform several actions:
The shoes need to be cleaned of dirt, sand, dust and stones. The clumped dirt can be cleaned with a stiff brush. Dust is enough to wipe with a damp rag.- Remove the laces and removable insoles. It is better to wash them separately and by hand.
If the insoles are glued, soak them in water and soap them in advance with laundry soap. To wash sneaker laces, you will need laundry soap and an old toothbrush. Soap the toothbrush and scrub the laces thoroughly on all sides. Rinse the laces thoroughly under running water. 
Set Set the wash program to "delicate"., adding a small amount of detergent. This rule will protect you from unnecessary streaks and yellow stains. The optimal temperature is 30 degrees Celsius. It is advisable to place the sneakers in a special bag made of thick cloth with ties. If you do not have such a bag, you can use an old unwanted pillowcase. There are automatic machines with a mode for washing shoes. Check whether your model has such a function. If available, be sure to use it. Also, do not forget to turn off the "spin" mode.
Do not forget about Cleaning the sneaker soles. It also turns gray over time. The easiest and fastest way is to rub the soles with tooth powder or teeth whitening paste. Using a stiff old toothbrush, rub the soles with a little powder.
How to wash white sneakers in the machine?
Let us draw your attention to them.
When washing white sneakers you need a special product with a bleaching effect. In order to achieve maximum results, sneakers need to be supported in water with bleach much more time than for normal washing. Do not forget to follow the instructions for the product you have chosen.
If your sneakers have Remove stains, remove them with a special agent.If your sneakers have stains, use a special product to remove them and then put them in the wash. To whiten your sneakers, you can prepare a special paste and treat them: take some washing powder, mix it in equal parts with vinegar, lemon juice and hydrogen peroxide. With this paste we smear sneakers, scrub hard with a toothbrush. Then rinse well under running water.
On white sneakers can leave streaks and yellow stains from soap or powder. To prevent this, thoroughly rinse your white sneakers under running water..
Shoes made of synthetic fabrics
If your shoes are quality and bought from reputable manufacturers, then follow the same points as in the case of rag sneakers.
But, more often than not, manufacturers recommend soaking synthetic sneakers in a soapy warm solution (30-45 °C) for 15 minutes and then washing them by hand. Use a brush to remove stains from sneakers, synthetic fabrics are easy to remove.
How to wash leather sneakers?
Can I wash my leather sneakers? Leather or suede sneakers cannot be washed in a washing machine. Therefore it is better to use special brushes and creams when soiling the shoes.
In order to avoid unpleasant odors or moisture accumulation it is necessary to dry your shoes after each wear. To do this, place the sneakers near a heat source or over a radiator. You can also use electric appliances for drying.
There is another tried-and-true method to dry your sneakers by putting newspaper inside. The effect will be the same. If you get an odor, use specific shoe deodorants. Do not forget to wash the laces and insoles separately using powder or laundry soap.
Hand Washing
If you are afraid that washing in a washing machine will damage your shoes, you can and should wash your sneakers by hand.
The algorithm is as follows:
Remove the insoles and laces from the shoes, soak them in a basin, first rubbing them with laundry soap;- Now soak the sneakers themselves, add a little detergent to the shoes;
- after preliminary soaking, clean the shoes with a sponge or soft cloth.
- Rinse the sneakers thoroughly, wring slightly, and hang them to drain over the bathtub.
Drying shoes
At the end of the wash, remove the sneakers from the machine and dry them. To prevent the shoes from deforming, fill the sneakers with white paper, changing them periodically. Do not let your product get exposed to sunlight. Dry your sneakers in a well-ventilated room, e.g. balcony, corridor, terrace, hanging them by their tongues.
If you follow the above recommendations, your shoes will please you for a long time!
