A convenient and useful attribute: what is a shoe washing bag and how to use it?

Bags for washing shoes in the washing machine - a convenient and useful attribute that helps protect equipment from breakdowns.

The absence of a bag is not a reason to abandon the planned cleaning of sneakers - you can use alternative options or purchase a suitable model.

Let's figure out why you need a bag for washing shoes in a washing machine, how to choose it, what to replace it with, and whether you can make it yourself.

Why is it needed?

Sneakers are bulky and quite heavy shoes. To keep them clean, they should be washed from time to time. This can be done conveniently using a washing machine.

But when the drum rotates, such a pair can not only become very frayed, but also damage the unit itself. The purpose of a shoe net is to prevent this outcome.

The bag itself is a mesh device with padded inserts and a secure clasp. It is designed for one pair of shoes.

The inside of the drum has protrusions that, when untwisted, rub against the shoes, throwing them up. This impact can be considered intense, especially considering the bulk and weight of the sneakers.

• protection of shoes from deformation and friction during the washing process;
• if any small part becomes detached from the shoe during washing, it will not damage the drum;
• protection of the machine drum from intense impact and shock.

Types of models and their differences

Nets designed for washing sneakers come in several types.

They differ in the following parameters:

• size and type of cells;
• shape;
• size;
• type and material of seals;
• general design.

The material used for production is synthetic - nylon and polyester. They are resistant to temperatures and wear, and do not deform when exposed to water. All meshes are a fairly voluminous structure that only fits a pair of sneakers.

The most popular products in this category:

Rules for using the package

Before putting shoes in a bag, you need to prepare them:

1. Pull out the laces.
2. If the insoles are not glued, then you need to take them out.
3. Clean the pair itself from dirt, as well as the sole. It is advisable to remove even small pebbles that are stuck in the relief grooves.

Insoles and laces are washed separately using laundry soap or washing gel.. The sole is washed in water and cleaned with a brush. Dirty shoes should not be washed in a machine.

After the shoes are prepared, you can start washing:

1. Check the integrity of the mesh structure.
2. Sneakers must be placed in a bag and zipped.
3. In this form, the mesh is placed in a drum.
4. Laundry gel is poured into the powder container in the washing machine (it is preferable to powder).
5. Set the “washing sports shoes” mode.If there is no such regime, then “delicate”.
6. The spin is turned off.
7. The temperature is set from +30? C to +40? C.
8. They start the machine.
9. After finishing washing, take out the sneakers and dry them.
10. The mesh is also dried.
11. Store the bag with a zipper.

If there is a choice, it is necessary to set a mode in which the contact of the product with water and the cycle duration will be minimal.

How to choose?

In the retail chain and on the Internet you can find a fairly large assortment of bags. A prerequisite is that it must be designed specifically for washing shoes. Other options are not suitable.

Choosing a shoe bag the following points need to be taken into account:

• size;
• accuracy and thoroughness of production (straight lines, absence of hanging threads, etc.);
• availability of high-quality seals;
• zipper functionality;
• reliability of the manufacturing material;
• ease of use of the model;
• the presence of additional elements that allow you to hang a net to dry shoes.

The size of the grids may vary significantly. For those with medium-sized feet, this is not a problem. But if the size of the sneakers is very large, you need to pay special attention to the dimensions of the bag.

How to replace the cover if there is none?

If there is no ready-made mesh available, but you need to wash your shoes, A white cotton pillowcase will do. Shoes are placed in it and an improvised bag is tied on top. This will prevent the sneakers from dangling loosely in the drum, but will not completely solve the issue.

Alternatively, for washing sneakers sometimes bags are used for storing or carrying shoes. Their difference is in the material of manufacture, as well as in the absence of shock-absorbing inserts. For washing, you can only use those that allow moisture to pass through well.

If the shape and material allow them to be used in a machine, you can take advantage of this circumstance. But they also cannot serve as a full replacement for a bag made industrially.

Making your own mesh

If there is no special bag, but you have cotton or curtain fabric (tulle), you can make it yourself. A cut of 0.5 x 0.5 m is suitable for this.

The material is folded in half and stitched on a sewing machine (or stitched by hand) on both sides.. One side is left unsewn.

But neither a pillowcase nor a self-sewn bag provide good cushioning. Terry towels, which can even be placed directly in a bag along with shoes, can compensate for this shortcoming to some extent.

The top of such a bag, after placing the sneakers in it, is sewn up or tied. But the absence of stiffeners makes the use of the home version unreliable protection.

Price issue

You can purchase the case in the following places:

• in chains of large sports stores;
• in departments of household chemicals;
• order online.

The cost of the product depends on the model, manufacturer and place of purchase.. The price of a domestically produced bag starts from 250 rubles, the cost of imported ones is much higher, up to 1,000 rubles. All of them must have shock-absorbing inserts.

A sloppily made bag, poorly stitched, made of flimsy material, and poorly sewn can fail at the most crucial moment. That's why you should pay attention to the quality of the product.

The openings of the mesh fabric should not be very large so that if any element comes off, it will not fall into the drum. The stiffening ribs must be strong, providing good protection for the sneakers from impacts on the drum.

If you usually dry sports shoes by hanging them directly in a net, then the bag should have additional elements that ensure this.

Video on the topic

Video review of a bag for washing shoes:

Conclusion

A shoe washing bag is a useful and very convenient purchase. Buying it will allow you to wash your sneakers faster and better without damaging the washing machine or the sports shoes themselves.