How do you wash tennis shoes?

by asilentone 24 Replies latest jw friends

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  cameo-d

  The baking soda is the best way to remove odors.

  It works. I mean it really works!

  I would make a paste of baking soda and scrub it into the shoes. Let it sit for an hour or two, (in sun , if possible) then rinse.

  Then, I would put the shoes outside in the sunshine (hang on the line, whatever) and let the sun dry them.

  One reason they may smell after washing is because it takes them too long to dry and they start to smell sour.

  Sun dried is best, so wait for a sunny day and wash shoes early so they will have all day to dry.

  Even if they are not quite dry by evening, bring them inside so they do not get wet again with dew. You can put them out again the next day when sun is shining, or as someone else recommended, put near a fan to finish drying.

  You might see if charcoal liner pads help in the future. You can buy them for 1.00 at walmart.
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  White Dove

  My mom used to wash ours in the washing machine and then the dryer. They would be fine before the dryer but turn into curly cinnamon rolls in the dryer. After that, she'd pull them out of the washer and stuff them with newspaper to keep the size and let them air dry on the table.
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  Wasanelder Once

  First I went to the dollar tree store and bought a fairly stiff brush, one that wasn't too stiff. I used warm water and a bottle of carpet cleaning stuff, you know, the spray bottle type. I would spray the shoes till they were damp and used a bucket of soapy water. I brushed the exterior of the shoes till they were nice and bright. I took the laces out and bleached them. After I rinsed them in the sink I dropped them into the washer with some towels. I did a short load cycle, warm water. After that I let them dry in the sun. They were like new!!! I did three more pair. Worked great. W.Once
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  nelly136

  musky, dont worry can still use it on the loo too ;)
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  ninja

  with love