can you put converse runners into the washing machine???

gags89 · 27-02-2009 3:24pm #1

well....can you???

do you need to take out the insoles??

what temperature should i wash um at??

Stargal · 27-02-2009 3:39pm

Yep, you can indeed. Usually 40 degrees is grand, maybe 50 if they're really dirty. And if you put in the insoles yourself then take them out before you wash them. You probably don't have to, it's just me being paranoid, but sure better safe and all that jazz:)

moonflower · 27-02-2009 4:56pm

You can but the glue will melt and the sides will start to come apart. You'll shorten the life of them a lot if you put them in the washer. Try them at a very low temperature or hand wash them.

xOxSinéadxOx · 27-02-2009 7:21pm

I've washed one pair of mine 3 or 4 in the washing machine and I've had them for 5 years

do it on a fairly low temperature though

DublinWriter · 27-02-2009 7:26pm

I'd usually put them in under a setting for woolens.

Avoid the spin dry unless you want to feck up your machines drum.

Leprachaun · 27-02-2009 7:28pm

xOxSinéadxOx wrote: »

I've washed one pair of mine 3 or 4 in the washing machine and I've had them for 5 years do it on a fairly low temperature though

5 years?

Mine never last more than a year.

sillyputty · 27-02-2009 7:50pm

My converse always fall apart after about 2 years, i've never washed them always been too afraid they'll fall apart. I just wipe the plastic on the outside with a flash kitchen clear wipe its just normally a blue colour with the bottoms of my jeans. With the material i just hand scrub it and they come up as good as new.

stupidfishy · 27-02-2009 7:55pm

:eek:
Why would ya want to wash 'em at all??
That's not dirt, it's CHARACTER!
Well that's always been my excuse anyways..

eVeNtInE · 27-02-2009 8:01pm

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degausserxo · 01-03-2009 1:32am

Soap and cold water in the bathroom sink and you'll be graaaaand

unreggd · 01-03-2009 2:14am

Put the spin power on low

Thats the part that usually wrecks shoes!

Shopgal · 02-03-2009 5:04pm

I put a cream pair in the washing machine before and they didn't really come out any cleaner. They went a big manky really so I ended up having to throw them out and get a new pair. So proceed with caution!

Lainabaina · 03-03-2009 10:51am

My black converse boots came out just lovely after a go in the washing machine but they did fall apart after a while. I wore them til I had holes on both sides of each boot, the bit where it bends when you walk. Not sure if that's just something that happens to them regardless though...

can you put converse runners into the washing machine???

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