How do you wash and dry sneakers?

[angrygoose263]

Put them in the washing machine

According to Reddit users, the best method is to remove the soles and laces, then put your shoes in a mesh sweater bag and wash them in cold water with your regular laundry soap on a medium spin speed. After they're done, don't put them in the dryer—just let them air-dry.

[organickoala248]

Wrap a dry bath towel around your shoes and put them in the clothes dryer on low heat. You can try using a belt or velcro to keep the towel around the shoes. The towel is just there to help with the noise in the dryer.

Subsequently, question is, can you dry clean sneakers? Yes it is possible - Some dry cleaners such as Johnsons etc offer specific cleaning services for shoes/trainers wwhich work well however may be fairly costly. A great way to clean your shoes at home would be with a sneaker cleaning kit.

Accordingly, is it safe to put shoes in the dryer?

As a result, you must clean them regularly to keep them looking and smelling good, but it can take a long time for them to air dry. If you need to wear them the same day you wash them, toss them into the dryer. While drying shoes in the dryer can cause some damage over time, its a lot quicker than air-drying them.

Can you dry shoes in the microwave?

No, you cannot dry shoes in the microwave, because there is nowhere for the moisture to escape to and because you may end up melting parts that you do not want melting. However, in some very specific cases, using just the right pair of shoes, it might work.