Cleaning your shoes is an easy process that improves your style instantly.Depending on the material of your Skechers, there are different ways to clean them.If you want to wash performance or light-up sketchers, use soapy water.You can wash nylon or mesh sketchers.You have to be more careful with the shoes.For a fresh look, wash and bleach your laces.
Step 1: Don't put performance in the washing machine.
If you put performance shoes in the washing machine they will break down quicker.The lights in light-up shoes can be damaged by machine washing.If you don't know what type of Skechers you have, look at the website and compare your shoes to the photos there.
Step 2: You can brush off dirt from your shoes with a rag.
The dirt on your shoes needs to be brushed off before you get to the water.You can use a rag, an old tooth brush, a sponge, or a towel, and you don't need a special brush.If you brush off the excess dirt, you won't accidentally rub the dirt in as you clean your Skechers.
Step 3: The detergent should be put in a cup of water.
The detergent should be mixed into the water.The warmth of the water will speed the cleaning process.
Step 4: Use a rag and soapy water to clean your shoes.
The soapy water will make your rag, tooth brush, or towel slippery.All sides of your shoes should be brushed off.The soles of your shoes are also important.Take those out and brush them off.If your shoes are particularly dirty, pay special attention to that part.
Step 5: The shoes should be wiped off with clean water and a rag.
A fresh bowl of clean water and a clean towel, rag, or sponge is needed.To get the parts of your shoes, wipe off all the soap.You don't want your shoes to get wet when you wipe them off.
Step 6: The shoes and insoles should be dry.
Leave your shoes in a dry place.If you washed them, put them in your shoes and let them dry.It might take a few days for your shoes to dry out, but don't be impatient and put them in the dryer.The heat from the dryer can damage your shoes.You can speed up the drying time by setting up a fan next to your shoes.
Step 7: Put the shoes in a delicates bag.
You can put your shoes in a pillow case if you don't have a delicates bag.A thin, white pillowcase is the best one to use.Tie the top of the pillow case and zip up the delicates bag.
Step 8: You can wash your shoes with laundry detergent.
Even though you should only wash the shoes in this load, use enough laundry detergent for a normal load.It's a good idea to set your machine to cold because heat can separate the layers of your shoes.As your shoes bang around in the washing machine, it's nothing to worry about.
Step 9: Allow the shoes and insoles to dry.
If you washed them, put them in your shoes and let them dry.Put your shoes in a dry place.It can take a few days for your shoes to dry.Don't put your shoes in the dryer because of the heat.
Step 10: Don't put shoes in the washing machine.
Nubuck is a kind of leather that has been rubbed to be smooth.Don't put these shoes in the washing machine because soaking them all the way in water will break down the material.If you don't know what kind of leather your shoes are, you can check the inside of the shoe to see if it has any information.
Step 11: You can brush shoes with a brush.
To brush your shoes, use quick and gentle strokes.The best way to get the best look is to brush the nap in the same direction as the last pass of your shoes.You can use a brass wire brush if you don't have a suede brush.An old toothbrush can be used in a pinch.Do not use shoe polish or conditioners on your nubuck.
Step 12: Use soapy water and a rag to brush leather that isn't nubuck.
Warm water and laundry detergent are needed to fill a small bowl.Rub the leather with the soapy water.The soapy water should be wiped off with some clean water.Once your shoes have been cleaned, let them dry.If you want to make your shoes shinier, you can polish them.
Step 13: Water-proofing spray can be applied to shoes.
A generic shoe water-proofing spray can be purchased from a shoe store.Let the shoe dry for a few minutes, then spray on another coat.Use a towel to wipe off excess.It's a good idea to spray your shoes in aventilated area.Before you wear your shoes, let them dry for a few hours.
Step 14: Pretreating stains with laundry detergent is a must if you want to take off the laces.
Pull the laces out of your shoes by untying them.If the laces are stained, pretreating the stained areas with laundry detergent or stain removal is a good idea.The laces can be cleaned with soapy water and a toothbrush.
Step 15: The shoelaces can be washed in a delicates bag.
Place the laces in a delicates bag or pillow case to keep them out of the machine and then throw them in the washing machine.It is okay to wash them in a load with other items.laces are not that fragile, so use whatever laundry cycle you normally use.
Step 16: Let the laces dry.
You can put them out on a towel or hang them from a drying rack.Don't dry your laces with a machine because it could hurt them.It may take a few hours for your laces to dry.If you want them to dry quicker, squeeze them in a towel.
Step 17: White laces should be soaked in bleach and water for 30 minutes.
Place a bowl of water and bleach in it.The laces should be put in the solution for half an hour.When handling bleach, you should wear gloves.You should let the laces air dry.