Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SergeyKlopotov / Getty Images A pair of scuffed-up shoes can ruin the look of an outfit. Frustrating, yes—but before you banish ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You wash your shirts, your pants, your jacket—all the things that bring you into contact with the outside ...

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 ...

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 ...

A pair of scuffed-up shoes can ruin the look of an outfit. Frustrating, yes—but before you banish them from your closet, know that your shoes may have a lot of life still left in them. Before you give ...

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 ...

Washing your shoes the right way keeps them looking new and helps them last much longer. Check the label first, then prep by removing dirt, laces, and insoles before starting the wash. Use gentle ...