topic Re: How do you wash/dry shoes? in Shoes

How do you wash/dry shoes?

Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:04:44 GMT

I have some Sketchers and Easy Spirit fabric shoes that need a cleaning.

Can I put in the washing machine? Do I need to add any other

type of clothing/towels?

I have a machine that does not have the center agitator.

Any tips? Also could you some help on drying too.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

froggy — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:19:15 GMT

I wash my Easy Spirit Traveltime shoes in the washer, either alone or with other clothes. I set them out on the floor for a day or so to dry. I live in a very dry climate.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

KingstonsMom — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:19:57 GMT

You can machine wash, but it's recommended to hang to dry.

I would put in with towels, etc., rather than listen to them 'thump' around in the washer by themselves.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

CAcableGirl2 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:21:27 GMT

I've washed tennis shoes before and had no issues. I spray with stain remover (if needed), and air dry. I wouldn't put them in the dryer, just open them up as much as you can, and let them air dry for a couple of days.

My feeling was they were so dirty, that even if I ruined them, I wasn't going to wear them again anyway if I couldn't clean them. I had great luck in getting them clean by putting them in the washing machine - I just did two pair at one time, with nothing else in the machine but the shoes and a little bit of liquid laundry soap. You could probably use dish soap as well, just don't use too much soap.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

feline groovy — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:36:17 GMT

I just wipe the outside and inside with a disinfecting wipe.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

Meowingkitty — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:37:40 GMT

@froggy wrote:
I wash my Easy Spirit Traveltime shoes in the washer, either alone or with other clothes. I set them out on the floor for a day or so to dry. I live in a very dry climate.

I do the same thing and often they are dry that same day. I have also placed them outside to dry. They are then dry in a few hours.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

Dusty1 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:14:28 GMT

I wash tennis shoes with towels. I have a boot dryer that I put shoes on to dry.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

kaydee50 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:02:54 GMT

I can't imagine putting shoes in with any other articles, e.g., clothing, towels. Although I have some "washable" shoes, e.g, Bzees, I am not going to wash them. The idea just does not appeal to me.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

Another new name Sue — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:15:08 GMT

Remove any othotics or footbed liners. Can even remove laces if they need an extra washing. I run a little warm water and laundry detergent in the bathtub and scrub the shoes gently with a nylon brush or a rag. I've even removed spots with a bit of shampoo. Rinse well, put in the washer on spin, stuff them with wads of newspaper, remove newspaper in a few hours after it absorbs moisture. Leave outside in a shady spot with good air circulation. Or you can even hang them on the clothesline if you have one. Our garage is very hot overnight, so I let them rest in the garage overnight to finish drying.

Doing them in the sink would be easier, but shoes in the kitchen sink doesn't appeal to me. I don't want them in my washer either except to spin. Good project to do with more than one pair since it does take some time and effort.

I've wondered if spraying the shoes with Scotchguard would keep them clean longer.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

FranandZoe — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:19:16 GMT

I wash my Easy Spirits and hubby's Rockports right in the washer - air dry on a towel.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

Mz iMac — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:57:29 GMT

Throw them in the wash w/the clothes & air dry on the window sill.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

tucsongal — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:14:48 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
I can't imagine putting shoes in with any other articles, e.g., clothing, towels. Although I have some "washable" shoes, e.g, Bzees, I am not going to wash them. The idea just does not appeal to me.
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I use what we call our “dog towels”, old towels specifically for wiping the floor, etc. Our pup has been gone for years but we always have dog towels 🐶.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

jlkz — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 18:04:49 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs

I wash the liners weekly and air dry.

I have always thrown the clogs in with towels. Air dry and they will last for years....I have a complete wardrobe of colors.

My feet changed over the years and these clogs make walking a pleasure, even on cement floors at big box stores.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

Kachina624 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 19:57:32 GMT

@CAcableGirl2 Please don't ever use dish soap in the washing machine. It's made to create suds which are bad for washers. You may also have a big mess to clean up.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

Kachina624 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 20:01:10 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
I can't imagine putting shoes in with any other articles, e.g., clothing, towels. Although I have some "washable" shoes, e.g, Bzees, I am not going to wash them. The idea just does not appeal to me.

@kaydee50 I find it more appealing than filthy shoes but I probably wouldn't use towels, which I want sanitized.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

jannabelle1 — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 22:59:58 GMT

I don't wear sneakers, but I do wash my Minnetonka fuzzy slipper-slides in the washing machine - usually with towels. I never put them in the dryer though....I think its better to air dry them - outdoors in the sunshine if possible. BTW - if they were horribly dirty, then I wouldn't put them in with towels - I'd wash them by themselves.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

lulu1 — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:04:29 GMT

Sometimes I hand wash them; sometimes I throw them in the washer. Usually I air dry but occasionally throw them in the dryer for a few minutes.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

gertrudecloset — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 04:03:42 GMT

I don't buy shoes that require machine washing.

I do have sneakers that I put in the machine and let them air dry. I just tie the sneaker strings in a double bow and it stays and doesn't get entangled with other garments. I don't wash them alone. I wash them with other garments.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

ALRATIBA — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:45:54 GMT

For my canvas - I just wash them in the bathroom sink with some liquid dish detergent and my nail brush and hang them in the tub to dry.

Been doing it for years with no problems.

Re: How do you wash/dry shoes?

beckyb1012 — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:12:31 GMT

I cannot throw my tennis shoes into a wash with anything that touches my body. So I always wash them in with my bath mats and line dry (all in the shade) all those items. Bath mats last longer if you do not put them in the dryer so it all makes sense.