It’s tempting to throw dirty sneakers in the washing machine, but it’s one of the fastest ways to ruin them.
What can go wrong
- Glue softens and soles start to separate
- Leather dries out, cracks or yellows
- Suede and nubuck stain, stiffen and lose their texture
- Shoes lose their shape
What to do instead
Hand-clean with a soft brush, lukewarm water and a sneaker-specific cleaner, working one section at a time. For suede, use a dry suede eraser and brush first.
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