In addition, washing with a machine helps shoes to dry faster, saving a significant amount of drying time, especially suitable for busy people.
Normally, the types of shoes that you can choose to wash with a machine are children’s shoes, adidas sandals, athletic shoes, Nike running shoes, Van…; shoes made of materials such as cotton, nylon, polyester, and some other types of materials.
Steps to wash shoes with a washing machine
Although shoes can be easily washed with a washing machine, if not washed properly, they will quickly wear out, become old, or even get damaged. You can refer to the following steps to correctly wash shoes:
Clean the shoes before putting them in the washing machine
Step 1: Remove any dirt clinging to the shoes. At this point, you can tap the shoes together or tap them into a trash can to make dust and dirt fall off, then use a soft cloth to wipe the surface of the shoes. It is not necessary to scrub too hard, just wipe gently to clean it.
Step 2: Clean the sole with a toothbrush and warm soapy water in a ratio of 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid to 5 tablespoons of warm water, stir well and use the toothbrush to scrub the dirt on the shoe sole.
Step 3: Remove any remaining soap from the shoes after scrubbing by placing the shoes under running water.
Step 4: Remove the insoles and shoelaces if necessary.
Washing and drying the shoes
Step 1: Put the shoes in a laundry bag (or pillowcase) to avoid them being heavily hit in the washing machine, which can damage the shoe surface. In addition, to minimize the noise when the washing machine is operating, you can also wrap an extra layer of cloth around the shoes before putting them in the laundry bag.
Step 2: Put the shoes into the washing machine and select the appropriate washing mode and temperature. You should choose a gentle washing mode with cold water (below 30 degrees Celsius) to limit color fading, and choose a strong spin cycle to remove all soap after washing. You can choose a gentle or no spin mode to avoid damaging the shoes.
Step 3: After completing the washing process, take the shoes out of the machine and let them air dry. To speed up the drying process and maintain the shape of the shoes, you can insert some old newspapers into the shoes to absorb excess moisture.
Some notes when washing shoes with a washing machine
Do not use too much laundry detergent or strong cleaning agents as they can cause the shoe fabric to quickly deteriorate.
Do not use hot water washing or high-temperature drying after washing, as this will cause the shoe adhesive to melt, reducing the durability of the shoes.
You can use fabric softener to reduce the amount of laundry detergent residue left on the shoes.
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