Converse sneakers are a very popular type of shoe. Conversions are convenient, beautiful and durable. But shoes tend to get dirty - and in the case of textile sneakers, sooner or later the question arises of washing. How to wash the converse so as not to spoil them?
Is it possible to wash the converse in the washing machine
Erasers can be washed either manually or in a washing machine. Oddly enough, the second method not only saves energy, but also allows you to better save shoes: when hand-washing the sneakers, they are often soaked for a long time with detergent in warm water, as a result of which the converse can shed.
At the same time, if you wash Converse sneakers in a washing machine, observing all safety precautions, the shoes will not lose their qualities, retain their color and are not deformed.
Preparing a sneaker for a machine wash
Before washing, it is necessary to remove the insoles and unverse the converse - the laces and insoles are washed separately, otherwise the insoles may warp, and the laces in the places of contact with the metal grommet should be “rusted”.
After that, the sneakers should be cleaned of dirt: thoroughly wash the sole; Use a slightly damp sponge or a soft cloth brush to clean the cloth top from dirt.
Wash Converse sneakers better by placing them in a special mesh bag for washing. As a substitute for the bag, you can use a pillowcase.
It is better to wash the laces separately by hand - during machine wash, they can be pulled into the drum, which could result in breakage of the washing machine. But, if the converse is erased in a bag - the laces can be folded several times, bandaged and put in a bag.
When washing the sneaker, you can add several small textile items to the drum of the washing machine - this will soften the inevitable blows of the soles of the soles of the drum.
How and what to wash Converse in the washing machine
Erasers can be washed on any short program. But it is better to choose delicate washing programs - in this case the drum will rotate more smoothly. Shoes are washed at low temperatures - 30-40 ° C. Colored converse is better to wash at 30 degrees, otherwise they may fade. White sneakers can be washed at 40 ° C.
For washing color converters in a washing machine, it is better to use special powders marked "Color" or shampoos for washing colored fabrics. White converse can be washed with a universal powder, means for white. If the sneakers are very dirty - you can add oxygen or optical bleach to the detergent. Chlorine-containing bleaches cannot be used to wash envelopes — sneakers can turn yellow.
Sneakers are usually washed without spin. But sometimes (for example, if there is no time for long drying), you can use a weak spin - not more than 600 revolutions.
It is impossible to dry the converse in the washing machine - hot air will cause the shoe to deform. For the same reason, they must not be dried on a battery or near a heater. It is best to dry the sneakers in the air, but not in the open sun (this is fraught with burnout). A warm, blown spot in the shade is ideal. When drying, you can fill the sneakers with white paper or paper towels crumpled into lumps.
