Washing sneakers in the Beko washing machine

Not every housewife knows that the washing machine can process not only clothes, but also shoes. For example, washing sneakers in a Beko washing machine is absolutely normal, but only if you take precautions to prevent the shoes from becoming unusable. This includes removing laces, adding towels to the drum, and drying without appliances. Let us examine in detail the features of processing shoes in an automatic washing machine.

Will sneakers “fall apart” in a drum?

Shoes, unlike clothes, get dirty extremely quickly and severely, even without much participation from the owner. That's why it's so hard to keep clean and even harder to wash, especially when it comes to sports sneakers. Fortunately, your favorite “home assistant” can help with this difficult task, if washing sneakers is allowed by the shoe manufacturer. You can understand this by looking at the label on the shoe, or if you simply study the materials that were used to create the product.

• Clothes made of leather, silk and satin are not suitable for washing, which means this rule also applies to shoes made from such materials.
• If the sneakers are made of synthetics, which is usually used for sewing sneakers and children's shoes, then the pair can be washed in SM. This is due to the fact that nylon, cotton and polyester, from which sneakers are usually made, tolerate processing well in an automatic washing machine.
• Products made of PVC and polyurethane can be washed by machine, but first it is better to study the manufacturer’s label, which will indicate the recommended washing temperature, as well as the appropriate operating cycle.

If your shoes cannot be washed in the washing machine because they are made of leather, suede or other animal material, you can treat them with a special chemical cleaner to remove minor stains.

In addition to the material, you should also pay attention to the quality of tailoring of the product. For example, if the manufacturer used a lot of glue, then there is a chance that over time it will simply dissolve in the washer. However, for high-quality shoes from well-known brands, a special waterproof gel is usually used, which can withstand frequent processing in the “home assistant”.

Even in a situation where the shoe label indicates that only hand washing is permissible, you can try washing a pair in a machine. This is not dangerous because the new Beko washing machines are equipped with delicate washing modes, which means you don’t have to worry about the integrity of your favorite clothes and shoes.

Studying the label

It is clear that washing sneakers in household appliances requires care and caution. You can’t just take the shoes, load them into the drum and start the working cycle - first you need to carefully study the manufacturer’s label, which contains recommendations for caring for the product, which is usually located under the tongue of the shoe.

If there are no labels on the sneakers, then you can get information about the products on the brand’s official website. If your pair of shoes was purchased from a major manufacturer such as Puma, Reebok, New Balance and others, then it will be easy to find information about your model. If the brand is not so widespread, then you will have to focus on external factors. Carefully inspect the shoes, paying attention to protruding threads and a visible layer of glue. If the sneakers seem fragile to you, then it’s better not to risk it and clean them yourself.

Preparing shoes for washing

Don’t rush to put your sneakers in the washing machine drum, even if you have already carefully studied the manufacturer’s label. First, shoes must be carefully prepared for the procedure.

• Remove the laces from the pair and place them side by side.
• Remove stuck dirt, which will be more convenient to do with an old toothbrush.
• Remove stubborn stains and stagnant dirt by leaving the product in warm water for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove the insoles, which can be left overnight with baking soda if they give off an unpleasant odor. In the morning, simply brush off the baking soda, as it neutralizes the odor overnight.
• Place a large towel on the bottom of the drum so that the shoes rest on it and do not hit the drum during the working cycle. This will protect both the drum itself and the shoes.
• To prevent sneakers from getting tangled in the towel, they can be placed in special laundry bags.

Follow these simple recommendations to ensure that your shoes are always clean and intact after each wash at the “home assistant”.

Setting up equipment

At this point, you need to fine-tune your Beko washing machine so that it doesn't damage anything. First of all, this concerns the choice of a mode in which the equipment will not damage the sneakers and washes them efficiently. Most washers of this brand do not have a separate work cycle for shoes, so you need to use one of such low-intensive programs as “Delicate 30”, “Synthetics 20” or “Gentle 30”.

Be sure to turn off spin if the selected work cycle includes it.

Experts advise using special laundry cloths when washing shoes. They prevent clothes and shoes from staining in the washing machine, which means that the products do not fade or stain each other during the working cycle.Thus, you can wash colored, white and black laundry at once in one working cycle.

Finally, as for household chemicals, it is recommended to use a special gel for sportswear and shoes to clean sneakers. Unlike powder, the gel will dissolve very quickly in water and will not leave streaks on the product.

Getting rid of moisture

Once your sneaker washing is complete, all you have to do is dry your shoes properly. It is not recommended to dry sneakers in washing machines and dryers, so you can only use natural drying methods. However, they should not be placed outdoors in direct sunlight, near a stove or with batteries. To speed up drying, you can place the pair in the fresh air, or take it to a well-ventilated area with low humidity.

To maintain their shape, the sneakers can be filled with ordinary paper, but not used, without paints or inks. These should be blank sheets, but not newspapers or magazines.

Is it permissible to use a dryer?

Rare models of sneakers indicate that they can be processed in the dryer. If such information is not available, then the decision about drying treatment should be made based on the shoe material.

In any case, drying in a washing machine or dryer is an increased risk, so it is better to leave the shoes to dry in the fresh air. Place your sneakers before going to bed on the balcony or in a well-ventilated area so that in the morning you will have clean, dry, and most importantly intact shoes.

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