Method number 2. Toothpaste
Every home has toothpaste, so this method is one of the simplest and most popular.
Use a pure white paste without additional inclusions. You can also try tooth powder dissolved in a small amount of water.
Cleaning Rules
- Take an old toothbrush and squeeze a small amount of toothpaste onto it.
- Apply toothpaste to the dirty surface.
- Remove any remaining paste with a damp cloth or sponge.
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How to wash: nuances and features
Shoes are made from various materials, so it is important not only to know how to wash sneakers correctly, but whether it can be done at all. After all, testing with water and powder is a strong stress for leather, suede and fabric products.
Wash
Shoes are not items that need to be washed. But since many people prefer this method, it is important to know how to properly wash sneakers made of different materials, manually or automatically.
If the latter option is chosen, then you need to use a special program for shoes, and if not, use a delicate/manual mode. To prevent shoes from becoming deformed, place them in a special bag.
If you have to wash it by hand, you should do it in warm water (30-40 °C). But first, it is better to soak the shoes in a basin for 10-15 minutes to remove the dirt. After this, change the water and, armed with a brush and rags, get to work.
Soap solution
Before washing your sneakers, you need to prepare a detergent. Laundry soap is suitable - brown or special for washing. It must be grated or finely chopped and then dissolved in lukewarm water.
It is not recommended to rub shoes with a bar of soap. This method often leaves stains that are difficult to rinse out.
Liquid soap
If your shoes are slightly dirty, you can clean them with your usual hand sanitizer. Before hand washing white or colored sneakers, you need to pour liquid soap into water and shake the liquid. Apply foam to dirty areas and rub. After treatment, rinse in several waters and blot with a napkin.
Disinfection of insoles
Medical alcohol, vinegar, potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide can help disinfect insoles. Such compositions will kill unpleasant odors, eliminate dirt, bacteria and stains.
To scrub and disinfect linings, mix the selected product with half and half water and pour into a spray bottle. Spray the solution evenly on each side of the insole and wipe with a damp cloth. After treatment, wipe the product with a clean damp cloth and leave to dry.
You can also use baking soda to disinfect and eliminate bad odor bacteria. However, it will not remove stains and dirt like alcohol. This method is suitable for clean or lightly soiled insoles with an unpleasant odor. To clean, take a bag and fill it with baking soda. Place dry insoles inside, close the bag and shake.
Leave the bag with baking soda and insoles for six to ten hours, then take out the shoe inserts, shake the soda and leave for ten minutes. After this, you can wash it with a damp cloth and leave it to dry, or you can use it immediately and put it in your shoes without washing.
How to dry sneakers correctly
Shoes cannot be kept on a radiator or under a hairdryer, otherwise the sole or upper will become deformed. Dry as follows:
- Place on a raised platform with toes down to drain.
- Insert spacers or stuff with crumpled paper.
- Dry in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.
Sole bleaching
There is no better detergent for doing laundry at home than laundry soap. It is safe, whitens perfectly, and is inexpensive. Often sports shoes have white soles that turn gray over time.
You can return it to whiteness in the following way:
- Wet an old toothbrush with warm water and rub well with laundry soap.
- Brush the sole for 10-15 minutes. From time to time you will have to rinse off the remaining dirt and apply a new layer of soap to the brush.
- In the same way, you can return the whiteness not only to the sole, but to all sneakers.
Whiten your white sneakers by soaking them in a bleach solution for 30 minutes. The product must not contain chlorine. There are good oxygen bleaches on the market.
Machine washing is a test of the durability of your shoes. The more often you brush away dust and dirt after walking, the less often you will have to use the device. Before loading into the machine, check the boots for damage. Remember that only high-quality shoes can withstand machine washing.
What problems may arise
Sneakers, especially professional ones, are not just shoes, they are a design! Manufacturers take into account hundreds of studies, tests, and reviews from athletes. These shoes are very expensive, but using them is a pleasure. Washing in a machine can ruin not only the appearance, but also disrupt its sporting properties:
- When twisted in the drum of a washing machine, the surface of the sneakers wears out greatly.
- Water gets into the inside of the sole, causing it to lose its shape and lose its shock-absorbing properties.
- The surface in the stitching areas begins to fray, and the appearance suffers.
- The upper part loses its shape and no longer fits tightly to the sole.
That's why dry cleaning or gentle hand cleaning is recommended for super-professional shoes.
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Important Tips
To ensure that washing Adidas sneakers is effective and does not harm the product, you must follow the following recommendations:
Do not use fabric softener to wash sneakers. It is unknown how shoes will react to contact with such compounds.- Do not use products containing chlorine or other aggressive bleaches for washing products.
- Colored shoes cannot be washed with detergents intended for the care of white fabrics.
- It is not recommended to load more than 2 sports pairs into the drum. They must be in the same color scheme.
- You should not rub suede shoes too hard to prevent “bald patches” from appearing on them.
Leather shoes are rarely washed completely. Most often, superficial care is enough for her.
Characteristics of orthopedic insoles
Orthopedic insoles promote the correct formation of the arch of the foot, support weight, and prevent diseases of the musculoskeletal system. They reduce stress when walking after various injuries, help with foot defects, and reduce the load on the joints.
Orthopedic models are made from leather and polymers of the highest quality. You can find silicone and gel models. Silicone insoles provide a slight bounce when walking, which relaxes the tendons of the legs, improves blood circulation and reduces muscle fatigue. They provide additional comfort and cushioning.
Orthopedic shoe inserts are durable and wear-resistant, safe and hypoallergenic. They absorb excess moisture well and are characterized by high shock absorption and ventilation.
What can I do to get rid of the smell?
You can eliminate unpleasant odor 100% using the following tips:
Before washing, shoes must be treated with a solution of citric acid. The dry powder is dissolved with water to a thick paste, then rubbed into the lining and upper of the sneaker.- Salt will help eliminate the unpleasant odor. A teaspoon of salt is dissolved in 250 ml of water, after which the shoes are treated with the resulting solution.
- Crushed bay leaves placed in your sneakers overnight will help quickly remove unpleasant odors. In the same way, you can refresh your shoes using crushed activated carbon and orange peels.
When treating sneakers with solutions against unpleasant odors, special attention must be paid to the insole - the main reservoir of germs and bacteria.
Features of washing sneakers made of various materials
Proper hand washing means taking into account the quality of the material from which the sneakers are made. If the model is made of several types, then you should focus on the most delicate one. In addition, you need to consider whether there is decor, mesh inserts or fur insulation.
Nubuck
Fine-haired leather is sensitive to water, so only dry cleaning is acceptable. The wet method is used in extreme cases. To do this, you need to clean it from dust and wipe it with a damp cloth. After drying, apply water- and dirt-repellent impregnation.
Suede
Natural skin does not tolerate strong moisture. To keep your shoes in order, you need to clean them from dust after each walk and remove stains in a timely manner.
Only shoes made of artificial material can be washed. If you need a radical cleaning, then you need to learn how to wash suede sneakers by hand:
- Clean the top from dirt and dust. If the shoes are wet, wait until the suede dries.
- Prepare a soap solution by dissolving detergent in water.
- Spray the top of the sneakers with foam.
- Wipe with a clean, dry cloth and blot with a paper towel.
- Place to dry in a ventilated place out of reach of the sun.
Advice. In order not to have to wash suede sneakers often, and to best protect them from dirt and a specific “aroma,” it is necessary to regularly treat them with special sprays.
Leather
The natural material is not washable, but dirt can be easily removed with a damp cloth. Heavily soiled shoes can be washed with soap or powder, but this must be done quickly to avoid getting too wet.
Synthetics
You can wash it in a machine or by hand. Use diluted laundry soap, gel or powder solution.
Drying shoes
Avoid radiators and let your sneakers dry naturally. High temperatures destroy shoe materials. Just place a pair of boots on your balcony or outdoors.
Important points:
- Insert insoles and laces only after they are completely dry.
- To keep your sneakers in shape, stuff them with paper. Just do not use newspapers, as printing ink will print on the material when exposed to moisture. If the paper becomes saturated with moisture, replace it with new one.
Household chemicals
You can clean sneakers using any detergent. One condition is to use better liquid ones: gels and concentrates. If you only have washing powder on hand, it must be dissolved in water until the grains completely disappear. Then after washing there will be no stains, and the product itself will be completely rinsed out.
In addition, you need to select a product depending on the color of the shoes: for white, colored or black materials.
Note! It is better to bleach white sneakers and sneakers with products containing oxygen rather than chlorine.
To wash white sneakers, you must use products with active oxygen.
