How to wash Converse in the washing machine

washing converse Converse has been a popular shoe for many years. She is respected not only by teenagers, but also by adults and experienced people. It’s no wonder that fans of these shoes often ask the question: is it possible to wash Converse in a washing machine? And, indeed, in our age, many have forgotten what hand washing is, preferring to throw all their clothes into the washing machine, but will this harm Converse? Let's sort this issue out and at the same time find out how to properly wash such shoes.

How to wash?

It is generally accepted that automatic washing kills almost all shoes. There is some truth in this statement, but it does not apply to Converse. There are three main ways to clean converse from dirt:

clean by hand using a brush and cloth;
wash by hand;
Wash automatically in a washing machine.

Cleaning is only advisable when the shoes are not very dirty. In this case, cleaning can be done not only mechanically, but also chemically, by wiping the Converse with a cloth soaked in ammonia or dishwashing detergent.

dirty converse

The sole of your Converse will appear whiter if you first wipe it with a cloth with ammonia, and then clean it with a clothes brush after applying a small amount of toothpaste to it.

If your Converse sneakers are too dirty, you'll have to choose between machine washing and hand washing, and that's where the problem arises. Fans of these sneakers have long been engaged in a heated debate about which wash is preferable for their favorite shoes: hand or machine.In our opinion, washing in an automatic washing machine is still better because it:

No matter how strange it may sound, it prolongs the life of Converse;
helps to better wash dirt from shoes;
saves your time and effort.

Let's make a reservation right away: washing Converse in a washing machine preserves shoes better than hand washing only if automatic washing is done correctly. But how is this “correct”? Firstly, the sneakers need to be prepared for machine washing, secondly, you need to find a suitable detergent, and thirdly, you need to choose the right washing mode based on the capabilities of your washing machine. Let's start with the preparatory stage.

Preparing for washing

Preparing shoes comes down to performing a number of simple steps.

You need to clean your shoes from large pieces of dirt, bunches of plants and their thorns, etc. The rule is simple: everything that can be previously cleaned from shoes must be removed - there is no need for excess dirt in the washing machine tank.
It is necessary to remove the insoles and laces from the shoes. It has been noticed that if the laces are left, after the first wash they will change color and become unusable.
Get a bag for washing shoes and put Converse in there; washing sneakers without a bag is dangerous both for the shoes themselves and for the washing machine drum.

If you don’t have a special shoe bag, you can use an old pillowcase, it will serve just as well.

Fold the sneaker laces into a bundle, tie them with thread and place them in a shoe washing bag, next to the Converse.

At this point the preparation can be considered complete. With a clear conscience, you can start washing. True, if your sneakers have particularly difficult stains, it is better to treat these stains in advance with some means, at least ordinary soap. In this case, you can count on better washing results.

How and what to wash?

washing powders The answer to the question of how to wash Converse is - in the washing machine. Any delicate washing program at a water temperature not exceeding 40 is ideal for washing Converse.⁰C. It is better to wash colored sneakers that fade at a temperature of 30⁰C. Delicate washing involves slow and smooth rotation of the drum. It will not cause a bag of shoes to dangle in the machine like in a centrifuge, which means it will not suffer any mechanical damage. In order not to cause additional harm to the sneakers, the spin cycle will also have to be turned off.

Converse tolerates contact well with modern detergents: washing powders and gels. It is even acceptable to use oxygen bleach, but in no case should you use chlorine-based or chlorine-containing products, especially chlorine bleaches. If the sneakers are colored, use automatic washing powder Color, but for white shoes, a universal detergent or detergent for washing white clothes is suitable.

Using detergents containing chlorine will cause the sneakers to become very yellow and lose their appearance.

How to dry?

Recently, many washing machine users prefer to buy built-in washing machines and dryers. Indeed, if there is nowhere to dry things, and there is no time, this is the ideal way out. In this regard, the question arises, is it possible to dry Converse in the drying mode in the washing machine drum? The answer is obvious - you can’t! The following shoes are also prohibited:

dry in the sun;
place on a heater or hot radiator;
dry near open fire sources.

How then to dry the sneakers so that they do not lose their shape and do not deteriorate at all. Immediately after washing, place the shoes so that the water drains from them. There is no need to squeeze it out with your hands, and hanging it on a rope is also not advisable. After the water has drained, stuff the converse with crumpled white paper. There is no need to shove newspapers, as black paint may remain on the shoes. Next, you need to place the Converse in a warm, well-ventilated place and dry them at ambient temperature.

drying converse

If you dry your sneakers outside, then a ventilated place in the shade is suitable; if you dry them indoors, then the shoes should be placed no closer than 1 meter from the heat source. Modern drying cabinets have a “shoe drying” or “gentle drying” mode, which is ideal for washed Converse.

In conclusion, we note that within the framework of this article we tried to more or less succinctly answer the question of whether Converse can be washed in a washing machine and how to do it correctly so that they do not lose their appearance, but only benefit from washing. We hope you find this information useful.