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Can I wash berets and boots in a washing machine?

Bulky shoes are difficult to clean with their hands: there are many protrusions and folds on it. The idea of ​​resorting to using an automatic machine seems tempting, but is it possible to wash berets and boots in a washing machine? Not.

  • Firstly, products weigh too much and can damage the drum, break bearings and belt.
  • Secondly, the shoes themselves can deteriorate, namely, a shoe, leather, metal inserts in socks.

But, despite the ban, some still resort to machine wash at their own peril and risk.

Dirty boots

Why not?

In the family of military, tourists and football players, professional shoes are often machine-washed. But in fact, neither the machine nor the shoes are designed for such loads.

What can happen if you wash berets or boots in a washing machine?

  • Deformed pads.
  • The metal insert on the reinforced toe shoes will fall off.
  • The skin will harden.
  • The washing machine breaks.

Of course, in practice, damage and spoilage do not happen often, but there is a risk, and quite a lot. It is better to use a basin of warm water, detergent and a brush. It will be correct and safe in every way.

Washing sports shoes in a washing machine

How to wash boots and berets in a typewriter?

There are several rules that can help reduce the risk of damage to shoes and a washing machine.

Instructions for washing in the machine:

  1. Clean the soles of shoes from dirt.
  2. Remove the laces and insoles and wash them separately in cool, soapy water.
  3. Put boots (berets) in a special bag for washing shoes or wrap a large towel.
  4. Load the pair into the machine. Fill it to the top with rags and rags to soften the shoe's impact on the drum.
  5. Use a liquid detergent (the powder is more difficult to rinse, especially when washing at low temperatures).
  6. Select the “Delicate”, “Hand wash” or “Shoes” mode. Recommended temperature is 30–40 degrees. Spin - maximum 400 revolutions.

After washing, dry your shoes in a well-ventilated area without resorting to heating appliances. Fill the berets with paper, if necessary, so that they dry faster.

Pure berets

How to clean shoes?

In the field and barracks conditions, at sports camps, there is simply no way to use a washing machine. Boots and berets are cleaned by hands, as usual.

Observe the following cleaning rules:

  1. Free your shoes from the insoles and place them in a basin of warm water (approximately 40 degrees). Water should be inside and out.
  2. After about 10 minutes, the dirt will go away. You need to get shoes and brush them (you can old toothbrush) inside and out. Pour a little washing powder on the brush or lather it with laundry soap.
  3. Rinse your shoes several times with clean water and set to dry.

One simple way will help to get rid of shoes from an unpleasant smell. Need to wash insoles with soap. They become contaminated and absorb odors in the first place. For a while, while the insoles are drying, you need to put socks or fabric bags filled with soda inside the boot (green tea is suitable instead of salt).

Manufacturers of shoes never indicate on the label information about whether it is possible to wash berets or boots in the washing machine. This is associated with a high risk of damage to products during torsion in the drum. But many experiment and independently select the modes, temperatures, detergents. Often the result is decent. Is it worth the risk, it's up to you.

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