Shoe Cleaning
HOW OFTEN TO CLEAN YOUR SHOES
How often to clean your shoes is a personal preference, but if you want them to look brand-new at all times, it’s a good idea to clean your shoes at least once a month. You should also take care to properly clean or dry your shoes any time they’re subjected to poor weather, like rain, dust and road grime.
The Basics of Caring for Your Sneakers
A little care can make your sneakers last for the long haul. Sneakers are big business. They serve many purposes, aside from the whole being shoes part: Some sneakers we wear for comfort, some we wear for health, some we wear as high fashion
Most sneakers can be machine-washed !
Cleaning athletic shoes in the washing machine will be, by and large, the way to go for most pairs. This will be the best choice for sneakers made from synthetics or canvas — like Vans — though don’t machine-wash sneakers made from hides, like leather and suede. It’s a fairly straightforward endeavor, but there are some nuances to the process that will ensure your kicks come out as clean and, more important, undamaged as possible.
Odor Management
Let’s say how it is with one another: Foot odor happens. There are ways to prevent it, or at least abate it, and ways to handle it when it becomes overpowering..
The first thing to try, provided the sneakers in question can handle it, is to machine-wash the shoes, possibly adding an odor eliminator like white vinegar or Zero Odor.
A Note on Storage
One of the best things you can do for the health and good looks of your sneakers is to store them properly when you’re not wearing them. Tossing them in a heap, where they’re likely to become soiled and misshapen under the filth and weight of other shoes, is a good way to drastically shorten the life span of your sneakers. Storing sneakers in the box they came in, or in clear boxes that allow you to see the shoes inside, is a good option; using a shoe rack or bench is another way to prevent damage to sneakers while they aren’t being worn.
Save Time and Money
Obviously, a good pair of sneaker is not cheap. The longer you are able to keep them in good working the condition, the less money you will spend over time. Cleaning is a small price to pay compared to the cost of buying a new pair of kicks.