Washing running shoes - is that also possible in the washing machine?

Anyone who has ever spent a lot of money on high-quality running shoes naturally wants them to stay beautiful for a long time. Although a running shoe is a commodity and you can see that it is used. But heavier soils would like to see hardly anyone. The question remains, how to wash the running shoes? Here are the suggestions offered by Wholesale Laundry.

How do you get your running shoes clean again?

Slightly soiled running shoes are no problem. To do this, proceed as follows:

- It is best to rub it off with a moderately damp cloth.

- Use a soft brush to remove coarse dirt.

- It is best to avoid detergents or dishwashing liquids using clear, lukewarm water and a sponge.

- Most running shoes should always be dried, otherwise, pathogens and fungi may form.

- Running shoes dry best with newspaper stuffed outdoors and slow - no direct sunlight.

Most manufacturers of running shoes recommend doing without washing in the washing machine altogether. Only insoles and laces may be washed in the washing machine.

Nevertheless, many runners prefer to clean the shoes in the washing machine. It goes fast and the shoes are usually also radiant clean. But often enough, the materials which are glued together dissolve.

Washing mesh shoes in the washing machine:

When washing in the machine, soles may come loose, but it can also deform the whole shoe. If he has already lost his form, this will not come back. The model is then a case for the trash can. 

Outside and midsoles are usually glued with hot glue. Both warm water and soapy water and the burden of rotational movements cause the adhesive joints to loosen.

Many running shoes are made of modern mesh material. This is in principle sensitive and individual fibers can dissolve. If you do not want to do without the washing machine, make sure that the shoes dry out completely and in the shoe trees.

Wash leather shoes in the washing machine:

Leather shoes should not be washed in the washing machine if possible. It's best to let the dirt dry and then brush it off. The leather becomes hard and brittle due to moisture and can also peel off. Running comfort is significantly impaired.

At what temperature should you wash running shoes?

Avoid washing at temperatures above 30 °. For expensive shoes, you should leave the washing machine on the left. Carefully cleaning the shoe in the traditional way is not much more laborious.

If you want a professional-like wash of your shoes, do not hesitate to contact Wholesale Laundry for the best wash.