What program should I use to wash sneakers in a Bosch washing machine?

High-quality care for sports shoes guarantees their durability and attractive appearance. Not all stains can be easily removed by hand, so sometimes drastic measures may be required. Sneakers can be washed in an automatic machine, but not every product can withstand such a procedure. If there are no decorative elements on the shoes that could fall off, and the manufacturer allows machine washing, you can put the clothes in order without much difficulty. Let's consider which mode is the most optimal for washing sneakers in a Bosch washing machine.

We select and configure the program

It is important to remember that if you run a non-delicate wash, even the strongest and most reliable sports shoes from famous clothing manufacturers will not withstand it. For this reason, all necessary parameters in an automatic machine are manually configured by the user. The water temperature should be no more than 40 degrees; experts even recommend not to exceed 30 degrees.

It is necessary to set the “no spin” mode. It is better if the wash lasts no more than half an hour. When sneakers are in water for a longer time, this does not have the best effect on the fixing materials and leads to damage to the product.

Bosch washing machines do not have a separate mode for cleaning sports accessories, so it is worth using functions such as “Super quick wash”, “Short wash”, etc.All of these modes are ideal for cleaning sneakers, but it is important to remember that the program automatically includes a spin phase, which must be removed manually before starting the household appliances. If this is not possible, spinning should be done at minimum speed.

Don't put shoes in the drum right away

Before you start washing your sneakers, you need to properly prepare your shoes. Failure to follow simple recommendations can lead to damage to clothes, even if the automatic mode is set correctly and the spin function is turned off. You should not machine wash shoes with foam rubber and reflective elements coming out, as the foam fragments will come off and clog the internal parts of the device, the reflectors will fall off, and the sneakers will become aesthetically unattractive.

Procedure for preparing a contaminated item for machine washing:

• take out the laces, put them in the drum (it is better to use a special fabric bag for washing, so that small strings do not penetrate into the holes and clog the filter);
• remove the insoles (they can also be washed in a machine along with the sneakers);
• remove dirt and small pebbles from the sole under running water or using pointed objects;
• moisten the insoles with warm water, pour washing powder on top;
• rub the surface with a stiff bristle brush or washcloth until the dirt is removed;
• Dry the insoles naturally.

Shoe manufacturers advise washing sneakers exclusively in specialized laundry bags. They can be purchased at almost any hardware and household chemicals store. If finding a bag is problematic, you should put towels, rags, rugs, and various rags in the shoe machine.This way, the sneakers won’t hit the inner walls during washing, and the machine parts won’t become deformed or fail. Interesting fact: the softer the wash, the easier it is to remove dirt on the surface of the product.

Important! It is recommended to wash no more than one pair per wash cycle (less often, when cleaning small children's or women's shoes - up to two pairs). If this rule is neglected, the sunroof glass may be damaged, which will lead to expensive repairs or the need to replace the equipment.

Under no circumstances should the automatic drying function be used. If you dry your sneakers this way, they will become deformed, lose their attractiveness, or even become unusable. Shoes should only be dried naturally, i.e. without the use of stationary or portable heating devices, hair dryers and other external heat sources of artificial origin. It is important to avoid direct sunlight on the cleaned surface. To prevent clean sneakers from losing their shape, you can insert wads of thick white paper or cardboard inserts into them.

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