Can u wash sneakers in a washing machine??

mooberrymarz

I have no clue how to wash shoes. Staying by myself is sooo damn hard... Is it ok if i just dump them in a wahing machine.. some people say i should but others say its a really dumb idea.

Shahil

NO!

You'll damage them! Go to Click's or something and buy those shoe cleaning material thingies. Also, sneakers (takkies!) come with a care guide (if you buy some proper ones.) Follow it and you shall be happy...!

I use a toothbrush to get the dirt of my takkies - put some wahing powder in a bowl with water, dip the toothbrush and rub of dirt. It works quite well and my shoes are clean. Though, it does take damn long.

Njorl

Sneakers are supposed to be dirty.

Njorl

motai

True. My new sneakers dont stay clean for longer than a period of a week, and they turn yellow and brown after my outdoor cross-country runs. I think its gotten to a point where it cant be scrubbed off, the stains are too deeply rooted.

mooberrymarz

yeah my takkies are those puma mostro mesh's and i dont really know how to get the dirt of the mesh part. I'll try the toothbrush thing and I that doesnt work U WILL PAY FOR MAKING ME MESS THEM UP!!! Ahemmm... no really, I'll try it out.

quartodeciman

Don't dry them in a microwave oven.
See book "Cuckoo's Egg" by Clifford Stoll for more details.

jimmy p

The only thing holding one of my pair of trainers together is the dirt.

Robert Zaleski

I use a scrub brush and a paste I make with Tide detergent, rinse to remove soap and air dry outside.

killerinstinct

Buy shoe cleansers. Don't put your sneakers in you washing machine!! (Life skills). lol

n3ameer

were you able to clean the oum sing on the side of you shoes. mine is white and if i use a damp cloth it turns cream or darker like grey. any adivce?

Adrian Baker

I've put mine in the washing machine several times - it works a treat.

Go for it mooberrymarz!

FredGarvin

Are you guys talking about leather shoes?

I have two pairs of running shoes, both over 8 years old and I have washed them many times.

Pengwuino

rofl, this thread was almost exactly a year old. You can clean shoes in hte washing machine as long as they dont have any leather or else it'll ruin them.

FredGarvin

Holy crap. It is a year old.

hypatia

I was mine in the machine, and then air dry them. Even the ones with leather trim seem to come out ok.

Monique

Maybe it is good to include some old towels in the wash, so that they are cushioned somewhat while tumbling. I don't even own sneakers, but I guess that would work.

hypatia

wow, Ive never known anyone who didn't own sneakers. They are the most comfortable shoes in the world!