Notes when cleaning men's running shoes to keep them durable and beautiful for the longest time

Do men know how to clean their running shoes properly to keep them durable and beautiful for the longest time? Let's find out the best way to clean them in the article below with Celidior!

1. Should men's running shoes be washed?

The answer is yes. Any pair of men's running shoes will have dirt and sweat stuck to them after a long time of use. These stains cannot be completely removed by simply wiping with a towel or brush. Therefore, washing the shoes is necessary.

2. How often should men's running shoes be washed?

The time to wash your shoes will depend on how often you wear them, as well as the terrain and distance you run. If you often run on trails or in muddy places, you should clean your shoes once a week. This is a reasonable time to ensure that stains do not stick for too long, even if they darken the shoes or cannot be cleaned. If you only run daily, run on flat roads or do light exercise, clean your shoes once a month.

3. Is it necessary to pre-clean before washing?

This is very necessary. Before washing your shoes with water, you should take them down and hit them hard to get the mud out. Then use a brush to scrub away any remaining dirt and stains. This step will make washing men's running shoes easier.

4. Hand wash or machine wash?

In addition, hand washing will clean men's running shoes more effectively as you can scrub the most nooks and crannies of the shoes - something that a washing machine certainly cannot do.

5. Washing powder or detergent?

It is recommended not to use both of these. Washing powder and detergent are both strong bleaching agents, which are not good for the material of the shoes, and can even cause your men's running shoes to fade and lose their aesthetic appeal. For white shoes, it can also cause stains when using washing powder.

The safe solution is to use a diluted shampoo or shower gel solution, and gently scrub with a soft-bristled brush. Using toothpaste is also recommended. Or, better yet, you can use a brush and specialized cleaning solution for men's running shoes.

6. Rinse under the tap or soak in water?

Do not rinse directly under the tap, but do not soak in water for too long. Water will cause the glue in the shoe to lose its adhesion and deteriorate quickly. Prepare a basin of water and rinse the shoe with water.

7. Dry or expose?

Not only men's running shoes, with any type of shoes, it is better to dry naturally with the wind, avoiding direct sunlight. The high temperature of the dryer will change the material of the shoe, especially the upper part. In humid weather, you can use a fan to dry the shoes. For white shoes, before drying, you can wrap them in white paper to help reduce stains and the shoes will dry faster.

8. How to preserve men's running shoes?

After cleaning your shoes, you should also pay attention to how to preserve them.

• Store shoes in a cool place, avoid stacking shoes on top of each other as this will affect the shoe's shape.
• After each use, you can put a tea bag in your shoes to absorb sweat and deodorize very effectively.
• Store shoes in the box if you do not use shoes often.
• You should also pay attention to the purpose of the shoe to choose the most suitable pair of shoes.
• Every time you put on or take off your shoes, you should remove the shoelaces to keep the shape and fit of the shoes.
• Get yourself at least two pairs of men's running shoes to rotate through.

Shoes are your companion on every road. So please clean and take care of them carefully. Save the above notes to apply when needed.