after running under the rain for 30 minutes my white sneakers had a foul stench. I tried disinfectant and washing them with soap and water and lots of rubbing and sunlight to dry.

While that got rid of most of the smell, my white sneakers are now brownish, specially around the shoelaces.

I’ve never washed sneakers in the washing machine. Am I going to ruin them?

  • Johnny Wishbone@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Remove insoles, place in old pillow case, zip tie the pillow case shut, put on a daily short wash probably about an hour at 30 degrees, small amount of detergent and white vinegar in the fabric softener tray, dry in sun or on radiator. Never fails.

  • JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee
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    5 months ago

    Ok here you go. Take out the inserts and use a spray and wash product on the inside. Tie the shoes and put in washer along with inserts that are loose. Add 2 or 3 towels into the wash also. This reduces noise, washer negative impact, and helps clean the shoes. Once finished, put shoes in the sun along with inserts to the side, to dry. I have done this many, many times. Do not put in dryer. Voilá!