Drying shoes in a Haier dryer

From the outside it may seem that it is permissible to put only clothes and bedding in the dryer, but this is not the case. In addition to everyday clothes, you can also dry shoes in a Haier drying machine, which is actively used by the owners of this smart household appliance. And if you can’t dry leather products in it, then there are no restrictions for drying sneakers or similar sports shoes. Let's figure out how to properly treat shoes in the “home assistant”.

How to dry properly?

The dryer from the Haier brand does not have a separate mode for processing shoes, however, the machine comes with a special shelf. It needs to be installed directly into the drum, and then a pair of shoes that need to be dried should be placed on it.

Unfortunately, you can only dry one pair of shoes per cycle, which is very wasteful in terms of energy consumption. Users often complain about this, noting that it is much better to buy electric shoe dryers that can dry several pairs at once. However, not everyone has such an electric dryer, while dryers are appearing more and more often in families. Therefore, we will look at the intricacies of drying shoes in an automatic dryer.

• Don't rush to put your shoes in the machine; first make sure they are made from materials that can be processed in the dryer. For example, leather and suede either should not be processed in the dryer at all, or it should be done in the most delicate modes with the minimum temperature.
• Additionally, you need to examine the shoes for the presence of sewn and glued elements, since in the process they can come off, and even worse, the glue can melt and even cause a fire.
• It is better not to use the express mode for shoes, since for it the machine heats up to 60 degrees Celsius, and at this temperature the adhesive layer of the products may collapse.

For drying shoes using the Haier technique, the programs for wool, delicate, and “Timed drying” are best suited.

• Always manually adjust the machine temperature to keep it at 40 degrees or less.
• Be sure to clean your shoes before the cycle, as dirt and dust can damage the device and also prevent further drying of just washed clothes. It is also worth examining the sole for the presence of small stones that do not belong in a “home assistant”.

The list seems long only for new dryer users. Over time, you will remember all the recommendations of the experts, so nothing will threaten either your shoes or the dryer itself.

Why do shoes get damaged in the dryer?

Most materials must dry evenly after being in the dryer for a long time. Since machines seriously accelerate the evaporation of moisture, this can negatively affect shoes. For example, it is better not to dry high-heeled shoes in automatic machines, as they may deteriorate on their own and even damage the tank. At the wrong temperature, the varnish on sandals can crack, and your favorite pair of sneakers can lose several sizes.

Users should handle sneakers with extreme caution, as most of the materials from which they are made are not designed to withstand high temperatures. The adhesive in your sneakers can melt, the rubber soles can crack, and the cushioning components can simply lose their strength.This situation can be prevented by using a special shoe stand and correctly set drying temperature.

Finally, even after one cycle, leather shoes often deteriorate, since they shrink greatly due to high temperatures. In order for leather shoes to retain their properties, after each automatic drying they must be treated with special sprays, creams and other leather care products.

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