How to Wash Running Shoes in a Washing Machine
Running shoes quickly absorb moisture as you exercise, which leads to odor and bacterial growth. To properly clean the running shoes, you not only want to rinse off the elements that gather on the outside of the running shoes, but you also want to kill that bacteria and remove the odor on the inside.
First, read the care instructions tag on the tongue of the running shoes. The tag should read "machine washable" for running shoes that are safe for washing machines.
Things You Will Need
- Lingerie bag
- Laundry detergent
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
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Remove the laces from your running shoes, and place them in a lingerie bag. This bag prevents the laces from getting tangled during the wash.
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Place the shoes and lingerie bag with laces in your washing machine. Turn on the machine with a cold wash cycle and small load size.
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Pour your normal portion of laundry detergent into the washing machine, along with 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1/2 cup baking soda. The vinegar kills the bacteria while the baking soda brightens the running shoes plus removes odor.
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Let the washing machine complete the wash, and remove the shoes and laces. Lay both the shoes and laces flat to air dry.
The Drip Cap
- Running shoes quickly absorb moisture as you exercise, which leads to odor and bacterial growth.
- To properly clean the running shoes, you not only want to rinse off the elements that gather on the outside of the running shoes, but you also want to kill that bacteria and remove the odor on the inside.
- First, read the care instructions tag on the tongue of the running shoes.
Writer Bio
Mel Frank is a professional freelance writer with over 15 years of writing experience. She has completed a wide variety of writing assignments for a number of publications that include CNN and various websites. Frank received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from a prestigious university in Pennsylvania.
Photo Credits
- running shoes and drink image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com
- running shoes and drink image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com
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