Like many runners, I wasn't someone who cleaned their athletic shoes because I feared that they would become permanently damaged. However, as an attempt to keep them fresh I've tried hand washing with soap and water, as recommended, yet I possibly could not eliminate the smell. After i grew tired of the smell, I made a decision to try providing them with a try in the wash machine and they arrived on the scene surprisingly clean. The best part is the smell was gone so when I went for a run, washing them had not affected their performance. Therefore, I recommend that runners first try this method on their older running shoes.
Step one
Turn your wash machine to a gentle cycle with cold water. Never use hot water since it will damage the adhesive and distort the shoes' shape.
Step 2
Make use of an old toothbrush to get rid of developed mud and dirt before you place them within the washer.
Step 3
Remove your shoe strings and insoles, these ought to be washed together with your running clothes. The garments can help muffle the annoying tumbling noise in the shoes. For those who have more than one set of running shoes only wash one pair per load to prevent damaging your machine.
Step four
If at all possible make use of a non-beach, fragrance free, organic washing detergent. Alternatively, you could use a special sports detergent formulated for performance clothes. Sports detergent is supposed to remove odor without corrupting sweat wicking or water repellent fabric. Personally, I made use of plain liquid detergent with a ?? a cup of white vinegar along with a ?? a cup sodium bicarbonate. The vinegar kills the bacteria and fungi while the baking soda deodorizes and acts as a fabric softer. Make sure you don't go crazy with detergent to prevent stiff clothes.
Step five
When the load has finished make sure you air dry your shoes in the sun or in a warm section of your home. Don't try to put these questions dryer or make use of a hand dryer because the excessive heat will warp your shoes. Add newspaper within the shoes to assist them to maintain their shape and also to take in the extra moisture. After a few hours remove the newspaper and open the shoe tongue to insure, your shoes dry completely. Bear in mind it will take ten to twelve hours for the running shoes to dry.
Warning
Most running shoe manufacturers like Nike, Asics and Brooks recommend that you just wipe off your shoes and steer clear of machine washing them. This process is just my suggestion on how to clean running shoes. It's the reader's responsibility to read the shoe manufactures cleaning instructions before cleaning their own shoes.