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Cleaning white trainers

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  • Nile
    Nile Posts: 14,845 Forumite
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    Jay-Jay wrote:
    For general cleaning I use washing up liquid on an old nail-brush.

    Squirt some W-U-L onto a wet nail brush and scrub the trainers, including the sides of the soles (even works really well with the foamy soles). Add a bit more water and keep scrubbing, then wipe off with an old cloth or kitcken roll.

    Hello shopbot

    My tip is similar to the above tip posted by Jay-Jay. I use a dampened nail brush and Cif cream. My trainers look like new for months/years using this method. I have never risked putting trainers in a washing machine........but I've never needed to because my cleaning method works for me.

    One more tip I would offer is..............always air trainers or football boots after they've been worn. If you don't air them and instead you store them inside a sports bag or cupboard, they will be very sweaty and smelly.
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  • Glad
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    great tip nile
    never thought of using cif
    I don't usually mind putting kids in the washing machine as they usually only last 6 mnths anyway
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  • Nile
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    Glad wrote:
    great tip nile
    never thought of using cif
    I don't usually mind putting kids in the washing machine as they usually only last 6 mnths anyway


    :eek:

    You put your kids in the washing machine???? Quick, somebody find the telephone number for NSPCC.:D
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  • Glad
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    Nile wrote:
    :eek:

    You put your kids in the washing machine???? Quick, somebody find the telephone number for NSPCC.:D
    but they come out so clean icon12.gif
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    Glad... there are some Skechers for sale on LxDirect... dunno if you know but thought you might be interested!
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  • dora37
    dora37 Posts: 1,291 Forumite
    I put our trainers in the washing machine(30-40 degrees) and they come out looking brand new.

    Me too and don't have any problems.
  • shazzer22
    shazzer22 Posts: 502 Forumite
    hi, i have some really nice pairs of trainers but they are looking a bit grubby, dont really wanna spend any pennies on new one so was wondering, does anyone know anything about putting trainers in the washing machine??

    thanks :j
  • frugglewump
    frugglewump Posts: 680 Forumite
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    I do this every so often, it brightens up my trainers a treat. I find it helps if you take the laces out completely and wash them in a pillowcase. Also if the inner sole isn't attached you need to take it out to dry thoroughly.

    The only side-effects I've had are - the inside lining of the trainer wears a bit faster.
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  • zincoxide
    zincoxide Posts: 1,135 Forumite
    It's noisy as heck when you do it - put it on a cold wash and don't use softener as this damages the inner soles - hence the quicker wear!

    But, it works well, again, let them dry naturally, don't tumble dry them or put them on a radiator as it may causes the linings to shrink.
    Treat others as you would like to be treated :A
  • Nile
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    Hello shazzer22


    I've never put trainers in the washing machine. I keep mine looking new by cleaning with cif cream. It brings them up like new.

    If you let them air before putting them away in the cupboard, they'll never get smelly either.;)
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