In winter, when the weather is cold, you have to wear some wool slippers, but it is troublesome to wash them. Can wool slippers be washed in a washing machine? What should I do if the wool slippers become smelly after washing?
Can wool slippers be washed in a washing machine?
It is best not to.
There are many bacteria on people's feet. If you wash them in a washing machine, it is easy to infect the washing machine, which will contaminate clean clothes and is not very hygienic. It is recommended to wash them by hand.
Moreover, the soles of wool slippers are relatively hard. When the washing machine is dehydrated, it is easy to damage the washing machine. No matter what kind of shoes, it is recommended to wash them separately from clothes. It is best not to share a washing machine for washing, and the washing machine may not be able to clean the wool slippers.
What should I do if the wool slippers become smelly after washing?
The odor of wool slippers after washing is generally caused by long-term humidity. The temperature in winter is relatively low, so wool slippers need to be aired for a long time, which will cause the shoes to stink over time. In this case, you need to soak the cotton slippers in warm water for 10 minutes, add an appropriate amount of laundry detergent and washing powder, and then wash them again to remove the odor.
After washing, the wool slippers need to be rinsed with clean water several times to avoid some laundry detergent or laundry detergent remaining on the shoe surface, otherwise it will still emit a stinky smell. In addition, when drying, you must choose a ventilated or sunny place, and never put it in a cool environment.
Should the newly bought wool slippers be washed?
You can wash it. If you think it is troublesome, you can simply dry it to remove the odor.
Newly bought wool slippers may be contaminated with some raw materials and some dust during the production process, so they can be washed before wearing. Because most of the wool slippers are made of cotton, they are particularly comfortable to wear, but because they are relatively heavy, it is more troublesome to clean them, and they are not suitable for drying.
If you find it troublesome, you can also put the wool slippers you bought on the balcony to dry them. This can dissipate some odors in the shoes and make them more comfortable to wear.
How to clean wool slippers in winter?
You can pour white vinegar and some laundry detergent into a basin, add some appropriate amount of clean water, stir evenly, and then soak the slippers in it for a while. White vinegar can play a sterilizing role, and laundry detergent can play a cleaning role. After soaking, you can use a shoe brush to clean it.
In the process of washing shoes, you need to rinse them with clean water several times to prevent some laundry detergent from remaining on them, causing the upper to become hard, and also affecting the comfort of wearing. When drying them, they also need to be placed in the sun to dry, so that the plush on the wool slippers can become fluffy.
