Mistakes when washing shoes that harm the machine

A colleague was choosing shoes from an online store for a child who had grown up over the winter. We actively took part in this. Of course, we discussed whether the chosen model would be convenient and whether it was worth paying the specified price for it. At the same time, she made sure to clarify whether the pair she liked could be washed. Her persistence even seemed a little intrusive to us. But she said that she once ruined her own comfortable moccasins by putting them in a drum. The conversation gradually turned to the topic of washing shoes. It turned out that many people had to deal with unsuccessful results. And even repair the car after such failures. And this was led to by mistakes made by the housewives.

Not every pair is compatible with the machine

Of course, the ease with which you can return a comfortable model to its original cleanliness using a machine is attractive. And wet cleaning is useful for hygiene. But it is more difficult to clean shoes by hand. So women are trying to wash a variety of models. And at the same time they often make mistakes.

One of the main ones is non-compliance with recommendations for caring for a particular couple. Not all shoes can be washed! However, often women, having once used the help of a washing machine, forget about the manufacturers’ advice. And then they regret it, having pulled out items from the drum that can no longer be worn.And the device may suffer or even fail. Textiles tolerate machine washing well: sneakers, sneakers, moccasins, ballet flats, ugg boots (not every one!), flip-flops.

The main thing when cleaning shoes wet is not to damage the products and the machine itself. Therefore, you should not take risks by loading heavy models. They will have to be cleaned by hand.

Reference. Heavy steam can not only deform the drum, but also break the glass in the door.

But not every light pair can withstand drum processing. Only a durable and strong model will do.
Often women are disappointed with the result if products end up in the drum, the soles of which are not stitched, but glued, and unreliably. Or worn items, the soles of which are cracked or coming off, and the upper material has tears or abrasions.

What is not recommended to wash so as not to damage the machine

• Products made not from textiles, but from other materials (leather, suede, nubuck).
• Warm and substantial boots or boots with fur lining. And also shoes with a membrane - a special film with micropores. Villi, particles of fur and film clog the mechanisms.
• Boots, shoes, sandals with high and thin stiletto heels. Not only can the heel break, but it can also cause the drum to become blocked.
• Models decorated with rhinestones, beads or other decor. Items with metallic or reflective details that children and teenagers love. Decorative parts do not withstand the impact of machinery; they come off and clog the pump and filter.
• Poorly painted models. They themselves will lose color, and paint particles cannot be completely removed from the surface of the drum. The result will appear with further use of the device.

Advice. Carefully inspect the pair before loading into the drum.If its strength, quality of material or coloring are in doubt, it is better not to clean it in a machine.

Mistakes made when washing shoes

But even if the “right” pair is chosen, the result may still not be satisfactory. This will happen if you wash your shoes incorrectly. These are errors that negatively affect the condition and further use of the device.

Loading

Important! Errors during loading lead to machine breakdown.

• Excessive loading (more than one pair), missing bag. This error will increase vibration and cause damage to the integrity of the drum activators.

Advice. It is best to use a special bag designed specifically for shoes. It differs from the usual one with foam inserts, which will provide additional protection for the products.

• Things from which the insoles have not been removed are placed in the drum. It is also wrong to load shoes with laces left in them.
• Products are sent for cleaning unprepared, with soil stuck to the sole, which will get into the engine parts and damage them.
• Loading shoes with stains or heavy dirt. In this case, the stain may remain or even spread after delicate washing. Therefore, it is better to clean them first and then put them in the drum.

Process

• Selecting the wrong mode. You should not choose a mode with high water heating (more than 40°), strong spinning or drying. The most suitable mode for equipment and shoes is “delicate wash”.
• Using a large amount of powder instead of liquid detergent.

• Use of spinning and drying. If you include these options in the shoe cleaning program, the safety of the bearings and other components of the device will be at risk.

Now you definitely won’t make mistakes when cleaning your favorite pair.