Cleaning > LaundrySeptember 24, 2006

Washing Tennis Shoes

Can you put new balance tennis shoes in the washing machine?

Barbara from Portland, Oregon

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By Margie Swindell (Guest Post) 08/17/2008

Hi, I am from South Africa and would like to know what Mr Clean Magic Eraser is. I also put my running shoes in the washing machine, but they tend to loose support on the sides. Any comments?

By Mary (Guest Post) 09/26/2006

And for a quicker way to make the runners look better, wipe them down with a Mr. Clean magic Eraser- my old runners are now quite spiffy looking

By carla bledsoe (Guest Post) 09/26/2006

i wash mine. if the outside of the shoe isn't too bad i take out the insoles and wash them (keeps the shoes from gettin smelly)
never ever dry in the dryer or oven.

By Melissa (Guest Post) 09/25/2006

Yes, I wash my New Balance tennis shoes in the washing machine with bleach all the time, and they hold up really well and look great!

By Eletha (Guest Post) 09/25/2006

I have washed my New Balance shoes over and over, also my husbands. I have not noticed any bad
side affects.

By Jean in GA (Guest Post) 09/25/2006

I use Westley's Bleche-Wite for whitewall/blackwall tire cleaner. It's in the auto department at Walmart's. You spray it on, come back in about 5 minutes then rinse. The tennis shoes will just about glow in the dark. My mom always asks if my 4 year old tennis shoes are new! Always! Sometimes, I WILL use a toothbrush to clean around the seams. And the shoes dry in no time. I love that stuff.

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(Archived Sep 24, 2006)Washing And Drying Tennis Shoes

Tip: Washing And Drying Tennis Shoes

After washing tennis shoes in the washing machine, STUFF them tightly with balled up newspaper to aid drying. The insides of the shoes will dry perfectly in a matter of hours without any weird smells.

By Nicole Steinc

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