Your mashing machine can severely damage certain shoe materials, but you can sanitize them with everything from pantry staples to specialist disinfectants.

Follow these pro tips to help both your shoes and your machine come out unscathed. You could damage your washing machine if you try to clean shoes that have too much dirt on them, have sharp or hard ...

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It's a question we've all pondered in the depths of cleaning ennui: do these shoes really need to be hand washed, or can you put shoes in the washing machine and spend your time attending to more ...

You could damage your washing machine if you try to clean shoes that have too much dirt on them, have sharp or hard parts, or if you use a fast washing cycle. For the safest clean for your shoes and ...