Tennis shoes are certainly not just for the tennis players or athletes, they are for everyone. Whether you need special shoes for specific sports activities or even the canvas basics, all of them are going to require basic cleaning during the house cleaning process.

Both the leather and fabric shoes can be washed in the washing machine but before that you must go through the manufacturer’s instructions, so, that you don’t damage it. Follow few steps by House Cleaning Woodbridge to clean your gym shoes during the house cleaning.

Step 1:

During the house cleaning process, the first thing you need to do is that remove the laces of your gym or tennis shoes. Also, remove the insole or inserts because it’s dirty as well. Wash your laces by putting them in a mesh laundry bag. If your laces are worn out it’s better to replace them with new ones.

Clean your insole of your shoes with a cloth dipped in the warm water and baking soda solution. One teaspoon of baking soda is more than enough. Allow it to get some fresh air once you are done with house cleaning.

If the insole of your shoe is smelly then sprinkle some baking soda in it as well.

Step 2:

In this step you have to wash your shoes during the house cleaning. Rinse your shoes with a cold water to remove the dirt from your shoes. After that you need to put your shoes in a mesh laundry bag and use warm water as well as laundry detergent. Wash them in a pile of colored towels or if you have got a washer with adjustable speed then choose the slow speed to prevent it from unbalancing.

If you have got expensive shoes then you can wash them with  your hands and by using a soft brush when house cleaning. Use gentle cloth to wipe away the residue.

Step 3:

During the house cleaning process make sure that you don't put your shoes in a high heat clothes dryer as it can cause them to lose their original shape that will affect the support and fitting. Instead of that you can put them in a well-ventilated space, use air only dryer cycle.

Also, stuff your shoes loosely with the cotton towels or the paper towels in order to prevent the color transfer and it will retain their original shape too. Try not to use the newspaper as you will find ink on your socks the next day.

Avoid putting your shoes in the direct sunlight as it can damage the leather shoes due to heat and it might leave cracks behind.

Step 4:

Once you are done with the house cleaning process then you should use a protective spray for your gym or tennis shoes in order to prevent stains and it will also help you to repent the dirt.

If you need any assistance with house organization then contact your local house cleaning Woodbridge experts now.