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Cleaning tennis shoes can be an easy job when you know how to execute it properly. There are only four steps on how to wash tennis shoes. You start off by brushing off excess and loose dirt on the surface. Next is to separate shoe laces and insoled then washing them separately. Third step is to wash the shoes. And lastly, letting it air dry.
The cleaning materials to use
- Heavy detergent
- Tissue paper
- Mesh garment bag
- Baking soda
- Old towels
If you still have troubles in washing your tennis shoes, here are some tips for you so that you will clean them properly.
Protect your shoe laces
If you have old and worn out shoe laces, it is best not to place it inside the washing machine for it can further damage the fabric of the laces. It is advised to replace it with new ones.
Placing tennis shoes inside mesh garment bag
You should put your tennis shoes inside a mesh garment bag before placing it inside the washing machine. This will prevent excessive banging of the machine. It can prevent damage to the machine.
Place old towels to balance the machine
Placing old towels inside the washing machine when washing tennis shoes is a good idea to balance the load. However, make sure it is old and same color of the shoes. New towels can dye and will damage your shoes.
Use liquid detergent
This will ensure that there will be no crumbs of detergent inside the shoes.
Do not use a dryer
The heat from a dryer can damage the fabric of the shoes.
Polish dried shoes
After the drying process, make sure to polish your tennis shoes for better result. You can also put some conditioner on cracks so that it will look new.