Washing glowing sneakers

Washing glowing sneakers Today, almost every child has glowing sneakers. These shoes delight both children and adults. LED elements in the sole are necessary not only for beauty, but also for safety - “flashing lights” are clearly visible on the roads at night. When purchasing, few parents think about how to wash glowing sneakers. However, shoes get dirty quickly enough, and sooner or later you will have to start cleaning them. Let’s figure out whether it’s acceptable to throw “flashing lights” into the washing machine, and how not to spoil your favorite children’s item.

Ban on "washing machine"

Many parents think that if they choose manual or delicate mode, they will be able to throw shoes with glowing soles into the washing machine. This is wrong. Sneakers with LEDs must not be washed in an automatic machine.

Luminous shoes require careful care; only hand cleaning is permissible.

Why can't luminous sneakers be machine washed? There is a logical explanation for this.

Microcircuits and other elements that power the LEDs are hidden in the sole. After prolonged contact with water, the parts will fail and the sneakers will no longer flash.
Luminous sneakers usually have a sole with a complex pattern. Large stones and other debris get clogged into the “tread”. Therefore, washing in a machine will be harmful not only to sneakers, but also to the machine itself.
Shoes coated with phosphorus cannot be thrown into an automatic machine. During washing, the sneakers will hit the drum, causing damage to the coating. Therefore, such sneakers will stop glowing.

Some sneakers can be recharged - they have a special connector for connecting the wire.They should be cleaned very carefully, avoiding water getting into the hole. What can we say, washing such shoes is definitely contraindicated.

Recommendations from professionals

In order not to spoil your shoes, you need to know the nuances of caring for sneakers with LEDs. There are several recommendations that will help preserve the appearance of your products for a long time. Let's look at the basic rules for cleaning flashing lights.

Sneakers should be washed in cool water, the temperature should not exceed 40°C. Too high a degree can cause shoe deformation.

Washing sneakers in hot water can cause them to lose their brightness and damage the adhesive.

Before wearing, it is advisable to treat the surface of the sneakers with a special protective agent. You can buy the composition at a shoe store. It is especially important to do this in cloudy weather - if it rains, the impregnation will repel water and the LEDs will not be damaged.
It is better to clean luminous sneakers with a soft sponge or cloth. Too hard bristles will scratch the material.
Always wear socks under your sneakers; do not wear boots on bare feet. Due to this, the insides of the sneakers will get dirty less.
Do not dry flashing sneakers on hot radiators or near heaters. Shoes may become deformed, and glued elements may fall off.
To dry items, fill them with clean sheets of paper and leave them in a well-ventilated area.

Whatever one may say, luminous shoes need special care. Therefore, if you are not ready to manually clean your children's sneakers after every walk, it is better to refuse to buy shoes with light up.

Manual cleaning technique

Sneakers with luminous soles can only be washed by hand.The process will require washing powder, a toothbrush, a soft sponge, a napkin and laundry soap. The algorithm of actions will be as follows:

Take the insoles out of the sneakers and take out the laces. These items can be washed in a washing machine on a delicate cycle;
if the insoles are orthopedic, wash them manually with a brush; when the insoles are glued to the sole, cleaning is carried out without removing them;
pay attention to the sole - clean it with a toothbrush, pulling out all the stones and debris stuck in the tread;
wipe off dust from the surface of the sneakers with a dry cloth;
wet your sneakers with cool water;
let the material of the sneakers “soak” with moisture for several minutes;
wet the sponge well and soap it;
Clean your sneakers one at a time, paying attention to the most contaminated areas;
wash away dirty soap suds from the material;
wipe the surface with a clean, damp cloth;
Stuff the items with paper and put them away for further drying.

Instead of powder and laundry soap, you can use special shoe products. It is better to clean white fabric sneakers with toothpaste or baking soda. Leather and suede sneakers are not completely wetted; only their surface is wiped.

Removing unpleasant odor

Sometimes standard cleaning does not help get rid of the unpleasant odor coming from sneakers. Therefore, additional measures will have to be taken. Fortunately, there are tools in every home to help cope with the problem.

Hydrogen peroxide quickly eliminates unpleasant odors. Pour the product into your sneakers and wait until it stops “bubbling.” After draining the peroxide, stuff the sneakers with paper and leave to dry in a ventilated area.
The second remedy is ammonia.Put on gloves, soak a cotton swab in ammonia and treat the inside of your boots with it. Afterwards, wipe the crosses with a dry cloth and take them outside or onto the balcony for ventilation.
Another effective remedy for combating unpleasant odors is baking soda. Lightly wet the inside of the sneakers and add sodium bicarbonate. The shoes should be left in this form overnight, and in the morning, the sneakers should be shaken out and vacuumed.
There is also a dry way to combat odors. Buy bagged chamomile at the pharmacy. Place 1 packet in each sneaker and leave overnight. Dry flowers will prevent the growth of bacteria and germs inside. This method can be used daily.

To prevent glowing sneakers from smelling, wear them with clean socks. Do not wear sneakers on bare feet - this will cause the shoes to get dirty from the inside much faster. Place your boots on the balcony every day to air them out.