When looking at sneakers as a whole, shoelaces play a surprisingly large role.
While wearing them, you may notice that they are dirty, which can ruin the look of your feet.
Because sneakers are close to the ground, even if you are careful not to get them dirty, fine sand and mud will accumulate on them, and cloth shoelaces are particularly affected.
Because shoelaces get dirty so easily, it is important to wash them regularly.
In this article, we will introduce you to a simple way to wash shoelaces and the appropriate items to use.
It's a task that only requires a little effort, so if you want to wash your shoelaces, please use this article as a reference and feel free to give it a try.
The three main materials for shoelaces and their features
There are shoelaces made from a variety of materials, but the three main materials used for sneakers are as follows:
- cotton
- polyester
- acrylic
Before you begin cleaning, you should first learn about the different characteristics of each material.
cotton
It is the most common material used in a wide range of sneakers.
It is made from natural cotton, giving it a classic look, durability and excellent dyeability.
On the other hand, it is also easily soiled and mud and other stains can easily penetrate deep into the fibers.
polyester
It is an artificial fiber made by processing raw materials such as petroleum.
It has many convenient characteristics, such as being lightweight, highly durable, wrinkle-resistant, and quick-drying.
Due to the above characteristics, it is often used in sports shoes such as running shoes.
acrylic
How to wash shoelaces in 7 steps
Prepare what you need
Make the cleaning solution
Soak the shoelaces in the cleaning solution for a while.
Gently scrub to remove dirt
Drain off the water with a towel
Dry thoroughly
Special chemicals for stains that cannot be removed
Things to note when washing shoelaces
Hand wash rather than washing machine
Can I use mild detergent or baking soda?
Do not use Oxyclean or bleach.
Rubbing dirt against metal may not come off.
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