How to wash shoes in the washing machine?

Shoes are constantly getting dirty during wearing. To keep it clean, you have to wash it. From the material in this article, you will learn how to properly and hygienically wash it in the washing machine.

Not every shoe is suitable for washing in a machine. You can put in it those products that have a special marking. It is located on the label, if it is not, it means hand washing or cleaning. In addition, leatherette vapors cannot be machine washed; during such washing, they become cracked.

You cannot machine wash suede shoes, as this deteriorates and can no longer be worn. It is undesirable to wash leather shoes, do not experiment with patent leather. This leads to its deformation. Do not put in washing machine:

• low quality footwear, prone to deformation;
• products with glued soles, with glued elements;
• models with metal parts prone to rust;
• winter boots and boots, from this thermal insulation properties are lost;
• products with rhinestones, reflectors, light effect and decor.

Products that are visibly damaged should not be placed in the washing machine. Such things are subject to hand washing or scrubbing. If they end up in a typewriter, they not only deform, but can also tear, unstick. In addition to them, the drum of the equipment used may also be damaged.

Do not wash children's shoes with Velcro in this way. It is undesirable to clean orthopedic shoes for children in this way. During washing, it can deform, which is unacceptable. Any deformation of the product will lead to a violation of the position of the foot.

The following types of garments are suitable for machine washing:

• house slippers of different colors;
• high-quality sneakers from fabric raw materials;
• stitched sports sneakers;
• fabric moccasins, ugg boots, ballet flats;
• sandals and slippers.

You can wash no more than 2 pairs of shoes at the same time in the machine. If you put more, the quality of the wash will deteriorate and the impact on the drum will increase. They put in the unit products without laces and insoles. The insoles can become deformed during washing and are best washed separately, and by hand. The laces will twist and interfere with the work process. Shoes are put in a special cleaning bag in the form of a net. This will protect the machine from strong shocks. If there is no special cover for washing, you can replace it with a regular pillowcase made of fine textiles. Instead of a pillowcase, you can also use an unnecessary light-colored sheet.

If the shoes are too dirty, remove the adhering dirt, shake out the sand, and clean them before washing. It is important to get rid of pebbles and chewing gum stuck to the sole. Failure to do so will clog the clipper, shortening its lifespan. If dirt is embedded in the material, you can rub the problem area with detergent and soak the shoes in warm water before washing.

If there are oil spots on the surface of the products, they are treated with gauze or cotton wool soaked in dishwashing detergent. After 20-24 hours, start washing. If there are grass stains on the shoes, they are treated with a composition of ammonia and laundry soap before washing. After removing the stains, you can do your laundry. Soot on a textile surface is removed with turpentine mixed with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Wash such a pair with liquid powder. Paint stains are dealt with using white spirit. However, such a product is not suitable for synthetic products.

A liquid detergent is best suited for washing shoes in an automatic machine. It is easier to rinse out of the shoe during rinsing, while dry powder may remain. Sometimes this leaves streaks and plaque on the dried surface.

Shoe manufacturers do not recommend washing your shoes in the machine too often... This accelerates its wear and tear and leads to a loss of attractiveness. Some washing machines have a function for washing shoes, and therefore you do not need to select special parameters. However, if this is not the case, it is worth adhering to certain rules.

The amount of detergent is no more than 50 g per wash. Do not use liquid soap, shampoos, or body gels. There is a lot of foam from them, they do not rinse well. If you need to wash, for example, white converse or other white shoes, you can use bleach.

The optimal temperature level for washing shoes is from +30 to +40 degrees C. If the temperature is higher, it will lead to deformation of the products. Medium values ​​of the washing range will protect the thermocouple from limescale build-up. At the same 60 degrees, microbes die, but at the same time the properties of the used glue are violated.

In addition to the standard mode, it is advisable to add an additional rinse or even a double rinse. This will eliminate the likelihood of stains or plaque on the shoe as it dries. At the same time, one cannot ignore the water pressure. It happens that he is weak, and therefore less water is drawn into the drum, which reduces the rinsing quality.

This option is relevant only for some types of sports sneakers. To wash the rest of your shoes, you must turn them off. In addition to the fact that this can lead to deformation, it will be possible to save the drum of the machine from shock during rotation.

The most suitable type of shoe wash is considered to be the option in which the number of revolutions does not exceed 600. The procedure time should not exceed half an hour.... The temperature range must be gentle. If there is no special program, you can select the "Delicate" option. When washing shoes, the technician usually makes a loud noise. This is normal and not a sign of malfunctioning.

Dry the shoes after washing in a special way. White paper is rammed into it, giving the necessary shape. As it dries, the paper will absorb moisture from the washed items, preventing them from changing their shape. If necessary, remove the wet paper and replace with dry paper. Use white paper for drying. It is forbidden to use the newspaper: stains may remain from it.... In the summer, it is better to take the washed shoes out to the balcony. In winter, you can put it near the battery or on it, after covering the radiator with a terry towel. Drying on a battery, however, is not the best way. Ideally, washed items must dry naturally at normal temperature. In a cold place, they will dry for a long time, from which an unpleasant odor may appear.

Washed footwear dries quickly in the open warm air. However, it is undesirable to expose it to the sun. This is fraught with fading of paints, as well as destruction of the adhesive layer. If the steam is too wet, before using the paper it must be wiped off with clean white napkins.

When you don't want to use paper, they use gauze, cotton wool and even clean bandages for drying.... They are stuffed inside the shoe, wrapped with gauze or bandages on top. After that, they are placed in a dry place or in the open air to dry. It is necessary to wrap the products optimally tightly. After the washed shoes have dried, based on the material, their individual parts are lubricated with a special water-repellent impregnation. This product is sold in stores as a spray. It is dry steam that is treated with it. Then you can insert the insoles inside and lace up the pair.

You can dry your sneakers or sneakers using a special electric dryer. For this, the devices are inserted inside the shoe and connected to the network. Before turning on the device, make sure that it is in good working order.

Washing is not always successful. There may be several reasons. For example, few consider the type and amount of powder used. Do not use powder for hand washing. It foams more, and therefore does not rinse out. And sometimes double rinsing does not help either. To wash your shoes, you do not need to be guided by the rule "the more powder, the more reliable." This does not affect the quality of the wash in any way. On the contrary, the more powder, the worse the rinsing and the greater the amount of foam. It is better to stick to the dosage or reduce it altogether. If in the course of preliminary preparation it is not possible to eliminate stains with the indicated means, you can treat the soles of the sneaker with "Pemolux". Then you need to put your shoes in the machine and wash them.

In order not to be afraid to wash bed linen in the future after shoes, an antibacterial agent should be placed in the drum along with the powder. Shoes are allowed to be washed no more than once a month. If it was not possible to remove stains or a stubborn odor remains, you do not need to resort to a second procedure. This is detrimental to the products and will reduce the time of their operation. You need to get rid of the bad smell with vinegar. It is better to try to remove the stains by hand. You can get rid of stains with a special foam. It is applied to the surface of the problem area with a napkin and left for 5 minutes.After that, the composition is removed using a damp cloth. The amount of agent for treating the problem area is dosed.

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