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how to wash shoe laces

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  The best way to wash shoe laces is by soaking them in a mild detergent in the sink with warm water. You also might need to scrub gently with your hands, as this will remove any dirt and create a clean surface for the soap to stick. After a few minutes of soaking, rinse with cold water and let them dry before putting them back on your shoes. Image source: https://shopcrocs.in/ Alternatively, many people choose to use baby shampoo or another mild cleanser rather than dish soap which can strip away some of the protective oils that are already there; because shoe laces are much smaller than most dishes they take less time to dry out after being washed. TIP: It's easiest to attach a new lace to the shoe before putting it on. For shoes with Velcro fastenings, they often have a hole at the back of the tongue that you can thread through before putting on your shoe. For shoes with laces, you can use scissors to cut off the old end of your laces and then insert the new end through t

how to wash shoe insoles

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  You wash the inside of your shoes with gentle soap, or salt and water. You put a few drops of dish liquid in each shoe and massage it into the insoles to clean them.  Image source: https://www.pinterest.com/ Then you use a damp cloth to wipe off any extra residue away from where your feet will be touching. You can also use a bowl of water with a little bit of white vinegar in it to give that fresh smell back to the insoles after they dry out. Image source: https://www.istockphoto.com/ If you want to buy something specifically for washing shoe insoles, make sure it has an ammonia-free formula, because this type of cleaning formula will destroy some stains without scrubbing them away too aggressively. Image source: https://www.amazon.in/ You can also clean your shoes French-cuffed or turn them inside out, then soak them in the sink or in a bowl filled with water and vinegar. Then, use a toothbrush to scrub the insoles gently so that you don't destroy any of the original fabri