Treatment Protocol
- 1Home Remedy
Clean the soles using a melamine sponge, micellar water, stain-removing soap, cleaning paste (e.g., Malva or Blitz), or a mixture of tooth powder and baking soda.
- 2Home Remedy
Paint stubborn stains on white soles using white shoe paint (e.g., Tarrago or Don Kotter Restorer).
- 3Product
Use stain-removing wipes, such as those from Samokat, for fresh spots.
- 4Product
Use a laundry bag with soft silicone inserts to cushion the shoes against the drum walls.
- 5Pro Tip15 minutes
- Remove laces and insoles before washing. - Use liquid detergent only; avoid fabric softeners, bleach, soda, and other additives. - Set the water temperature between 20-40°C and limit the cycle to 30 minutes. - Disable the spin cycle or set it to the minimum speed. - Add textile bath mats or cleaning rags to the load to prevent the shoes from banging against the drum. - Allow shoes to drain in the drum for 15 minutes after the cycle ends. - Dry shoes away from direct sunlight to prevent fading or yellowing. - Perform a dry cleaning of the shoes with a brush or vacuum to remove loose dirt from the soles before washing. - Wash only lightweight textile footwear, sneakers, trainers, clogs, flip-flops, or soft slippers. - Do not machine wash shoes that are glued, embellished with rhinestones or rivets, reflective, coated, or in poor condition.
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