Can sports shoes be washed in a washing machine? Try to wash sports shoes in a washing machine as little as possible

Sports shoes are a kind of shoes that everyone has now. Even if you need to wear high heels every day, you need to change into sports shoes occasionally to relax. The following is a story from the editor of No. 5. Can sports shoes be washed in a washing machine?

Can sports shoes be washed in a washing machine?

Sports shoes can be washed in a washing machine, but it is best not to do so as it is not good for both the shoes and the washing machine.

Putting shoes into the washing machine to wash, I think there are many people who support and oppose this practice. First of all, ordinary washing machines do not have a mode for washing shoes. Washing machines are used to wash clothes. In addition, when the shoes are put into the inner drum of the washing machine, if they are leather shoes or shoes with heavier and harder soles, the washing machine may also damage the inner drum when it is rotating normally because of the objects inside that hit the inner drum.

Therefore, when trying to put shoes in the washing machine to wash, the editor does not recommend putting the shoes directly into the washing machine for washing. Instead, you can clean some stains and sand on the soles of the shoes, and then put a few pieces of clothing in to wash together. This can effectively cushion the effect of the shoes hitting the inner barrel.

How to clean sports shoes

Throw the shoes into a basin and fill 2/3 of the basin with clean water. The washing temperature should not be higher than 45 degrees Celsius. Let the shoes be soaked in water. Ordinary sports shoes can be washed with water, but detergent cannot be used because it contains phosphorus, which can easily turn the shoes yellow. Brush the heels with a toothbrush dipped in toothpaste. After washing, put a layer of white paper on the shoe surface to ensure that the shoes do not change color after drying.

If you soak the shoes for a long time, it will also affect the use of the shoes. So don't let the shoes soak in water, and don't throw them in the basin like soaking dirty clothes and leave them there for half a day. If you do this, the shoes will easily come apart after they dry, which is not worth the loss. Don't do this with branded shoes, it's too bad.

During the cleaning process, try not to use machine washing or soaking. If you put your sneakers in a washing machine to clean them, it will greatly damage the shoes, causing quality problems such as degumming and deformation, which will make you regret it.

Things to note when cleaning sports shoes

1. For the outsole and the non-dragon material parts of the side of the shoe, you can spray a little collar cleaner, and then gently scrub them with a soft-bristled toothbrush after about ten seconds. However, the scrubbing time should not be too long. After brushing, you should promptly rinse off the foam with warm or cold water to minimize the time that chemicals corrode the shoes.

2. After cleaning, wipe off any remaining water with a dry cloth immediately. If the cleaned shoes have visible air cushions, wipe off the water around the air cushions first after completing the above steps to avoid chemical changes in the glue that decomposes after being exposed to water for a long time, resulting in debonding.

3. If possible, use a toothpick to remove small stones that are stuck in the sole grooves while walking, because if foreign objects are stuck in the sole grooves for a long time, the sole grooves will be deformed, which will affect the braking performance of the shoe to a certain extent.

4. The cleaning method of the upper depends on the material of the upper. The basic cleaning method is to use a rag dipped in a little water, and then gently wipe the upper, and pay attention to whether the dirt on the upper is a "hard injury". If the upper has a crack, skip the injured area, because if you continue to wipe the injured area, the wound will become dirtier, or even the crack will become larger.

Tips for buying sports shoes

First, when buying sports shoes, many people think that it is enough to choose a larger size. In fact, this is a wrong view. Sports shoes are used when you do fitness activities or running, so it is better to buy sizes that fit your feet perfectly. Loose sports shoes can easily cause injuries to your feet when exercising.

Second, when buying sports shoes, you should pay attention to the time of purchase. My personal suggestion is that it is best to arrange the purchase time in the afternoon. At the same time, avoid buying shoes in the early morning because the feet will be smaller at that time.

Third, when we buy sports shoes, if we are not sure what size is suitable for us, we can try on the shoes first and then tie the shoelaces. If your middle finger does not feel crowded when you put it in, then the size is suitable.

Fourth, when buying sports shoes, don’t listen to the propaganda of some merchants that shock-absorbing shoes are shoes without any function, which is actually a gimmick. Because the material of any sports shoe has shock-absorbing properties, there is no need to be superstitious about this.