Many people never think of washing their shoes with a washing machine, because they are afraid of damage to their high-end shoes. But it is not impossible if you know the following tips to ensure your beloved shoes not spoil.

Choose shoes to wash

First, people have to check whether shoes can be washed by machine or not. You only have to pay attention that high-grade leather shoes or salin and silk shoes are not washed by washing machines. The types of shoes that you can choose to wash by machine are children's shoes, trainer shoes, sneaker shoes, sandals, or shoes made of cotton, nylon and polyester.

Check the material

Look at the label on your shoes, some manufacturers will tell you how much soap, bleach or water temperature you need to wash your shoes, from that you will get the best way to wash it.

Action before washing

You should remove the shoelace before putting them on washing mashine. If the shoes are too dirty, they should be soaked in a warm, soapy water mixture.

Use a toothbrush and a little toothpaste to brush the edge around the shoe as the sole of the shoe is usually the most dirty, which should be thoroughly cleaned. Sometimes washing machines will hardly remove stains on the sole.

Allow shoes to rinse under flowing water to remove the sand before washing them into the washing machine.

Put your shoes in a mesh bag and it is best to wash your own shoes with regular clothes. For soap, select the wash mode at a water temperature of about 30 degrees. Do not wash with hot water, this will cause fading of shoes or can wrinkle parts with nylon, synthetic fibers.

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Attention to dirty shoes such as mud or stubborn stains. You should have a dipping step before putting it in the washing machine. Use a mixture of Banking soda (blooming salt) and vinegar in a ratio of 2:3. Then soak the shoes in the solution from 30-60 minutes to make the detergent work.

Dry shoes naturally

After washing, you should not use the drying mode of the washing machine. Get sun-exposed shoes (not exposed to direct sunlight) to protect the material as well as the shoe color.

Note

- Do not wash any shoe made from animals such as leather, suede, satin or silk with a washing machine. Water can easily damage these materials, so it is best to use cleaning items that have been manufactured specifically for these types of shoes.

- Sports shoes and children's shoes are washable by washing machines, as they are usually made of fabric such as cotton, nylon, polyester. Some imitation leather shoes are also machine washable, so be sure to check out the labels on the shoes.

- You should use light wash mode and do not use the washing mode of the washing machine because it will damage the form of shoes and after washing, putting shoes into shoebox is the best way to prevent shoes from dust and lose form when not using.

With the above guidelines, it is hoped that you can apply for washing your shoes quickly, conveniently and time saving.