Thursday, December 24, 2009

What can i put in the washing machine to get my white shoes clean without ruining them?

i bought a pair of new balances and i got them muddy. what can i put in the washing machine to clean them without ruining them....they are white and pink(all pink on the inside)....here is what they look like(when clean)


http://www.clothingwire.com/brandlogos/newbalance5.jpgWhat can i put in the washing machine to get my white shoes clean without ruining them?
The easiest way to clean the shoes is just let the mud dry and then gently brush it off. If there is still a bit left, and the shoe does not shine as new, then washing machine will do the job even without any additional detergent. Please, never throw your muddy shoes right into the washing machine. Chunks of mud may contain grains of sand even small stones which can damage your washing machine. Use the brush first, then washing machine. If you don't want to bother with either of these cleaning processes and you don't live in a desert, you can again clean your shoes very efficiently by running in the rain.What can i put in the washing machine to get my white shoes clean without ruining them?
How to Clean Smelly New Balance Shoes





1Spray smelly New Balance shoes with a hose. Use a high pressure stream from the sprayer nozzle inside and out.





Step 2Mix and test a cleaning solution. Pour a 1/2 gallon of water into a bucket and add 1/4 cup of ammonia. Wet the corner of a cleaning cloth with the solution and use it to wet a small portion of any fabric on one shoe to make sure it is colorfast. Most running shoes are man-made materials that are colorfast, but some have suede trim that is vulnerable to color bleeding. Mix and test a solution with less ammonia if bleeding occurs.





Step 3Soak New Balance shoes in the ammonia solution. Remove the shoe laces and drop them into the bucket. Submerge the stinking athletic shoes completely in the bucket and let soak for 45 minutes.





Step 4Scrub shoes inside and out. Run a scrub brush or toothbrush over the outside surfaces and trim. Wet a cleaning cloth with the ammonia solution and rub it around the inside of the shoes.





Step 5Rinse and dry thoroughly. Rinse with the sprayer of the hose. Keep rinsing until the water running off the shoes is clear. Shake off all excess water and leave the New Balance shoes in a cool dry place for 24 hours.





Edit: I wouldn't recommend using Oxy Clean at all. I've heard way too many horror stories about it.

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