How To Wash Your Trainers
My Mum is an expert when it comes to cleaning and sewing. If I ever had a stain on a piece of clothing, she'd know how to get it out, or if I ever lost a button, she'd be able to stitch one back on. Now I have to do those things for myself, and it’s been a journey figuring things out. For instance, when I managed to spill coffee on my trainers, I had to go about finding a way of cleaning them. Luckily there are many tutorials online and I was able to do so without calling Mum. I've since cleaned a lot of pairs of shoes, and so when AO challenged me to share my best 'washing hack', I knew exactly what I'd talk about.
How to Clean Your Trainers:
Start by removing the laces and tying the ends together (so they don't get stuck anywhere inside the washing machine).
Remove any insoles you may have inside your trainers and brush off any excess dirt.
Put both the laces and trainers into a pillowcase and clip together.
Add the pillow case to your washing machine, with a few towels to stop the trainers banging around too much.
Use a liquid detergent to help prevent powder getting stuck in the trainers.
Set your washing machine to a cold or delicate setting and wash as normal.
Do not tumble dry or spin. Leave to dry naturally.
Have you ever attempted to clean your trainers before? Have you used this technique to clean them in the washing machine?
The great thing about our new Samsung AddWash™ Ecobubble washer dryer, is that it's super quiet, so when you're washing something like trainers, it doesn't make a lot of noise. It also features a number of different settings, which allows us to wash everything easily - whether we have stained clothes, or want to wash our towels on a hotter wash, or if we're in a hurry there's a handy 15 minute wash cycle.
It also looks super stylish for a washer/dryer. The cool graphite colour and tinted blue door, make it look really slick and modern. It fits perfectly in our kitchen, with it's dark wood floors and white cabinets.
*In partnership with AO.com
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