How To Wash Sneakers At Home?

To wash your sneakers with washing machine, you need to follow these steps: 

Step 1: Remove laces and insoles

Firstly, remove laces and wash them either by hand or add them to a mesh laundry bag. Also, Hand Wash the detachable insoles, and replace them if required. 

Step 2: Treat the stains

Before washing your sneakers, always remove the loose soil or dirt, and treat the stains using a mild detergent and a soft bristled brush, work at the stain and let it sit for 15 minutes to break up the soil before adding the shoes to the washer. 

Step 3: Choose appropriate detergent

To wash sneakers, always try to use enzyme based detergent as it helps to remove dirt and stains effectively. 

Step 4: Choose the correct washing machine mode

Choose the gentle mode in the washing machine that helps to prevent damage to the shoes. Slow spin will prevent the washing machine from off balancing during the cycle. 

Step 5: Wash the sneakers

When it comes to washing, always put your sneakers and laces in a mesh laundry bag. 

Step 6: Dry the sneakers

Remove the sneakers from the mesh bag and let them dry in the air. To speed up the dry time, put a microfibre in the shoes that can absorb the moisture from the shoe laces.