Sneakers
Sneakers are like clothes: if a white pair has primary-color or black trim, there is a 99 percent chance the dye will bleed in the wash.
Designer sneakers are a particular problem. Even when the upper is canvas, the insole is often leather, and leather bleeds badly.
Once dye has bled, it is nearly impossible to undo. Take them to a sneaker-cleaning specialist — or, better still, buy sneakers without contrasting colors in the first place.
Beating Sneaker Odor
Mix Listerine (or any mouthwash) and rubbing alcohol in equal parts in a spray bottle, shake well and spray the inside of the sneakers.
It takes care of odor and bacteria alike. Spray the shoe cabinet too, while you’re at it.
A Piper deodorizer also works well.
By Cho Yong-mi (ThanksMom)
Cho Yong-mi, known as ThanksMom, is a former clothing designer turned household expert. Drawing on 18 years of knowledge of fabrics, she offers practical, easy approaches to laundry and garment care. She is the author of 『때를 아는 세탁』.
