How to wash Converse in a washing machine, launder at home
How to properly wash Converse, it is interesting to know both young and old. Practical and comfortable sports shoes are in the wardrobe of active and fashionable people. The company produces several lines. These are models in canvas, soft leather, nubuck. They are strong, durable, but textiles get dirty when worn. Therefore, sneakers should be washed often.
Can Converse be machine washed
Branded Converse can be easily washed in a washing machine. Subject to simple rules, their appearance does not deteriorate. Cheap counterfeits are not allowed. They should be brushed with cold water and a mild detergent.
Short program
This is a fast mode. It includes 3 procedures (washing, rinsing, spinning).In the most modern models, the short program lasts only 15 minutes. Set the water temperature to 30 ° C, for spinning - 600 rpm.
Delicate wash
Converse is placed in a special bag with a zipper. In this one, they blur less. Choose a delicate wash. Set the temperature to 30-40°C. To improve the quality of processing and reduce the noise level, several old and unnecessary items (rags) made of dense fabric are placed in the drum.
what to do with color
Black and colored sneakers are washed in the same way as white ones. Use bleach-free detergent. It is tested before use.
If the paint falls off strongly, the sneakers are washed in cold water on the hands. Use a brush and soap.
can i use spin
It is better to choose a washing mode without spinning. Otherwise, set the minimum RPM. Place soft cloths in the drum to reduce the effect of the drum on the surface of the Converse.
Owners of the most modern models of washing machines have no problem washing sneakers. The latest devices have a dedicated shoe mode.
And the drying
Hot air is blown into the drum of the machine during drying. The rubber parts of the shoes will suffer. High temperature sneakers are deformed. They are dried naturally (on a rope) or with white paper. She is crushed and pushed inside the converse. Replaced as it gets wet.
Hand wash at home
Hand washing is a good alternative to machine washing. We spend a lot of time on it. But the result is worth it.
Coaching
Preparing a shoe for hand washing takes minimal time. First, the sneakers are unlaced.Then they take out the insoles, it is better to wash them and the white laces separately. The sole is cleaned with a shoe brush from large dirt particles (pebbles, sand). A jet of tap water removes dust and soil residue from the rubber.
How to prepare a cleaning solution
The basin is filled with water. Maintain the temperature in the range of 30-40 ° C. Dissolve the detergent in it. For white sneakers, use laundry detergent with oxygen bleach.
How to wash
To remove all dirt, the Converse is completely submerged in a soapy solution for 1-1.5 hours. After that, the rubber soles are rubbed with a sponge, the fabric with a brush.
Remove the soap by several rinses. Use lukewarm water first, then cold.
How to dry well
In summer, Converse is hung on a rope stretched over the balcony, the loggia, the terrace. Sneakers blown in fresh air dry faster. They are hung by the tongues with clothespins. In winter, they are dried away from heating devices. The sole deforms on contact with hot surfaces.
How to wash with baking soda and vinegar
At home, white sneakers are restored to their original color with the help of a vigorous mixture of vinegar and club soda.
Unlace your sneakers
They are unlaced in order to clean the tongue of the sneaker. During wear, it becomes particularly heavily soiled. Dust collects under the laces and dark streaks appear. The laces themselves are lathered with laundry soap, soaked, washed.
Running water
Before proceeding to the main cleaning, the sneakers are washed under the tap. To prevent stains on fabric and rubber, turn on cold water. If the shoes are very dirty, soak them first. Use a bucket, basin, sink.
How to make pasta
You will need a non-oxidizing dish to prepare the cleaning mixture. Usually take a plastic container or a glass cup and a disposable picnic spoon. Pasta is made with baking soda and vinegar:
- powder - 2 parts;
- liquid - 3 parts.
When mixing the ingredients, a plastic mass is obtained, with a paste-like consistency.
Apply the paste with a brush
Take a used toothbrush. It is convenient for him to apply a mixture of vinegar and soda. The dough does not come into contact with the hands. The bristles gently rub it into the fabric. A homemade cleaner covers the entire surface of the sneaker. First from the inside, then from the outside.
Washing machine
The sneakers are sent to the machine to remove the remaining dirt. Before that, rinse the paste under the tap. Select a cold water wash cycle. Pour some powder. Use one that does not contain chlorine. No bleach is added.
How to dry
Naturally dried. In summer on the balcony or the loggia. In winter, indoors, but not near heating appliances. The inner surface dries faster if the Converse is hung on a rope by the tabs. A slight stream of air speeds up the process.
Various ways to remove scratches
Converse - shoes for active people. During sports activities, walks, scratches appear on the sole and toe. Dust and dirt get into it.
The appearance of the product loses its appeal. The problem can be easily solved. Scratches are removed using available tools or chemicals.
Water and soap
Use any liquid soap or colorless dish gel. The product is added to the water.Beat until a stiff foam forms. Apply it with a sponge on the scratches. Rub in a circular motion.
WD-40
The aerosol is sprayed on the scratched area of the rubber sole. The product is not applied to the fabric, it is oil based. It leaves stains. The sole is polished with a white, dry and soft cloth.
Remover
Take nail polish remover, which contains acetone. Moisten a cotton ball in it, wipe a scratch with it. Tinder vigorously. After a few seconds, it disappears. The procedure is repeated until the sole becomes perfect again.
"White"
A little "Whiteness" is diluted with water at room temperature. Scratches are treated with a toothbrush. It is soaked in a bleaching liquid and the sole is rubbed. They work with the window open, make sure that the aggressive solution does not penetrate the fabric of the sneakers.
whitening toothpaste
The paste is used to clean the white soles of Converse. It is applied with a toothbrush on gray and yellow stripes, stains and scratches, by rubbing. Wash off after 20 minutes with cold water. The best results are obtained with a whitening toothpaste.
Lemon
Converse regains its radiant whiteness with freshly squeezed lemon juice. They moisten a cotton ball with it and wipe the scratched sole. Heavily soiled places are wiped with a lemon wedge. After 20 minutes, natural bleach is washed off with cold water.
Vaseline
The tool is used to remove dirt and small scratches from a rubber sole. It is applied with a toothbrush or a cotton ball. After 10 minutes, remove with a damp cloth.
The soles of sneakers are cleaned with petroleum jelly from traces of paint and other dirt.
Alcohol
Take rubbing alcohol. It cleans all types of dirt well.Apply to scratches with a cotton swab, rub. After a few minutes, the soles are wiped with a damp cloth.
Use magic eraser to clean
A melamine sponge is called a magic eraser. It can be used to clean the sole and fabric of the sneaker. The laces are removed and washed separately. Reverses rinse under the tap. The water is cold. The cloth should be damp during cleaning. The insoles are removed and also moistened.
All parts are wiped with a sponge. Its fibers penetrate effortlessly into the fabric (rubber), eliminating the slightest dirt.
In this case, the surface of the product is not damaged. When rubbing, foam forms on a damp cloth, which increases the effectiveness of cleaning. The dirt is not smeared, it is absorbed with the water by the porous surface of the sponge.
How to remove stains
Use a stain remover pencil to remove stains. Preferred by popular brands:
- Udalix Ultra;
- Faberlik;
- Snower.
The method of application is simple. Dampen the stained area with lukewarm water (40-50°C). Rub the product in a circular motion until lather appears. Wait 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water. The pencil stain remover removes various types of food stains, grass stains, machine oil, fuel oil, bitumen, paint stains, ink.
How to whiten
Fashionistas love to show off in Converse in different colors. At the same time, a snow-white sole and laces add chic to the image. They fade with wear. There are simple ways to restore the original whiteness.
Unique
Damage to the sole means losing your favorite shoes. Therefore, the rubber is not cleaned with aggressive agents.All bleaches containing chlorine and acetone are prohibited. To whiten converse soles use:
- gum;
- 72% thick solution of laundry soap;
- toothpaste with whitening properties;
- dishwashing gel.
Heavy contamination is removed with aqueous solutions:
- medical alcohol (1:1);
- table vinegar (1:3);
- lemon juice (1:3).
The sponge is moistened with a liquid, wipe the entire surface of the sole and toes with it. Do not wash immediately. Use cold water.
laces
Shurki washes her hands. First, they are rinsed with cold water, dust and dirt are removed. Then lather with laundry soap. After 20-30 minutes of rubbing, rinse under the tap.
If any dirt remains, the laces are wiped with toothpowder, stain remover or dishwashing gel.
Paint
Irreparable scratches and stains repaint. Use special shoe paint.
Remove yellow stripes
Streaks appear on the fabric if the shoes have not been rinsed well or have been walked on in the rain. Remove yellowing in 2 ways:
- if the stains are the result of unsuccessful washing, the sneakers are sent to the washing machine and the procedure is repeated, but without using detergents;
- stains are removed with glass cleaner, it is applied with a toothbrush, tinder, washed off with running water.
While drying, small terry towels are stuffed into the sneakers. They absorb moisture well. This prevents streaks from occurring.
Converse will look great with the proper use of mild bleaches, cold water, and proper drying.