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Can winter shoes be washed in a washing machine?

Is it possible to wash winter shoes in the washing machineIt is very important to properly care for shoes, observing all the manufacturer's instructions. This will allow products not to lose their original appearance, to maintain their qualities, not to “fall apart” after a season. Usually, there is no problem with choosing a method of cleaning summer shoes, sneakers and light boots, but with warmed boots it is more difficult. Is it possible to wash winter boots in a typewriter, does the washing machine harm, we will tell further.

We take into account the manufacturer's recommendations

Washing in an automatic machine can spoil any product, so carefully read the information on recommended care by the manufacturer before loading shoes into the drum. If winter boots are purchased in a large store, then comprehensive information can be obtained by examining the label on the product or the booklet enclosed in the shoe box. In an extreme case, all information with recommendations can be posted on the manufacturer’s website.

Be sure to pay attention to the material that served as the basis for the manufacture of shoes. Textile products are easily cleaned in the washing machine, while the suede and leather shoes machine will have an unpredictable effect. Automatic washing is contraindicated in the following cases:if shoes need repair

  • if the products require repair (the sole has come off, part of the shoe has come unstuck);
  • with inadequate quality of shoes (protruding threads, glue spots, cracks will be visible on low-grade models);
  • when you are dealing with membrane products;
  • if the surface abounds with various decorative inserts. With strong rotation in the washer, part of the decor may come off.

Models with leatherette inserts need preparation before the automatic washing process. A number of simple rules will allow you to save items from a skin substitute. You should clean the items decorated with fur very carefully; during the washing process, the fur edge may come out.

In the vast majority of cases, the manufacturer categorically prohibits washing shoes in the washing machine. The best way to take care of winter boots is to use manual dry or wet cleaning. If you properly remove dirt from the surface and from the inside, then the quality of cleaning will greatly exceed washing in a typewriter.

Clean leather shoes

In fact, caring for leather goods is quite simple. It is necessary to treat the outer surface with a rag dipped in soapy water. To maintain the condition of the shoes from the inside, you should use special deodorizing aerosols, alcohol solution or water with the addition of potassium permanganate.

It is important to regularly soak leather shoes with creams designed for this purpose, then it will retain its original appearance and properties for a long time.

Is a washing machine suitable for cleaning leather shoes? More likely no than yes, because washing in the machine can cause irreparable harm to the material. However, if the manufacturer allows this method of care, and you do not see other cleaning methods, then the following recommendations must be observed:clean leather shoes

  • you can load leather goods into the drum only by removing all the dirt that has accumulated on the soles;
  • be sure to remove the laces and other elements that could lead to damage to the shoes and the washing machine itself;
  • Wash insoles and laces by hand, using special means or ordinary laundry soap;
  • correctly approach the choice of the washing program: the water temperature should not be higher than 30 ° C, the spin function must be turned off. It is better to choose a delicate mode;
  • be sure to use a special washing bag that will allow leather winter shoes to maintain their qualities;
  • the detergent may be a washing gel or a proven powder that does not contain bleaching particles and perfumes.

Experienced housewives clean shoes made of genuine leather with a soap solution with the addition of ammonia. In the prepared liquid, moisten a soft sponge or piece of cloth and gently wipe the entire surface. After it is advisable to lubricate the outside of the shoe with castor oil.

To remove dirt from suede or shoes from nubuck, you should first dry the product. After that, using a special brush for capricious materials, you need to walk along the surface of the shoes, gradually brushing off all the adhering dust. Having an idea of ​​how to clean leather and suede boots, you can easily return shoes to attractiveness without risking being left without boots.

Why is washing in the machine harmful?

seams will spill after machine washIn the vast majority of cases, winter boots are forbidden to machine wash. Even a one-time cleaning procedure in a washing machine can lead to the loss of their properties by shoes, loss of attractiveness, and lower quality of the material. Under the influence of a large amount of warm water with washing powder dissolved in it, leather shoes are likely to crack, suede ones will be covered with ugly spots.

Do not forget about the internal insulation. The fur, in the process of automatic washing, will partially come out, and, as a result, the boots will not be able to retain heat to the fullest.

Seams glued with adhesive and completely sealed, after machine cleaning, may begin to leak water.

Based on the foregoing, one conclusion suggests itself: competent care for winter shoes involves periodic cleaning of products, but not washing in an automatic machine. Gently wiping and soaking shoes manually, treating the inner area with aerosols, you can not worry about the safety of shoes.

   

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