To keep your kicks looking fresh, you’ll want to tackle any stubborn stains before moving on to the next step – remember, a stitch in time saves nine! Contrary to popular belief, many types of shoes, trainers included, can be washed in a washing machine. We have taken steps to try to ensure that the cookies being used fit the descriptions used above and that the ‘Accept’ or ‘No thanks’ selection will honour your wishes but some third party cookies may still get downloaded. Trainer Trash is a dual-product for any sports person or gym goer carrying their trainers from A to B. Learning how to clean suede trainers, for example, differs from how to clean fabric trainers, so always read the label to understand how your shoes should be cared for.

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By following these guidelines, you’ll ensure that your trainers get a thorough but gentle clean in the washing machine. Used this to wash converse trainers, the pockets inside kept each trainer separate, the padding is really good too. Especially with trainers becoming a huge part of fashion and streetwear style, it’s likely that you’ll want to wear your shoes at every occasion.I also used it on holiday as the children got so much sand and stones in them, the bag trapped the stones and dirt meaning it didn't go all over the washing machine. If there is a lot of caked on mud, you can wet the shoe and try to rinse off the rest of the mud with water. The next step to machine washing your trainers is to place them inside a pillowcase, or a mesh laundry bag. Also, avoid overloading the machine as this can lead to excess soap buildup and clogged drain pipes.

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Deep cleaning your washing machine once in a while can prevent musty odors from spreading into your trainers. Stuffing shoes with newspaper, and changing it when it begins to feel damp, is a good way to speed drying as the paper absorbs some of the excess water (this is also a handy tip for all your shoes if you’ve been out in the rain or if the kids have been splashing in puddles. Otherwise, find somewhere warm and dry with a good air current (on a windowsill, near a fan or air conditioning unit or in the airing cupboard). Most trainers are made from synthetic materials, but some can incorporate animal-derived products such as suede and leather, or even silk. To remove stubborn stains from your trainers, try pre-treating them with a stain remover before throwing them in the washing machine.By placing them safely inside a bag such as this, it will ensure that your trainers do not get trapped inside the drum of the machine, or between the seal of the washing machine door.