How do I use Shoe Washing Bag?Updated 6 days ago
TL;DR: Place shoes in Shoe Washing Bag, zip it fully and tuck the zip under the fabric flap, add a towel to balance the drum, then run a delicate cycle at a maximum of 30 degrees with Sensitive Laundry Liquid. No bleach or fabric softener, and air-dry only.
How do I use Shoe Washing Bag?
✓ Step by step
Check the care label. Many sneakers and trainers are machine washable, but materials like leather and suede aren't suitable.
Pre-treat visible marks. Knock off heavy soil, then treat any visible stains with Stain Remover or Universal Cleaner and let it sit a few minutes.
Bag it and zip fully. Place shoes in Shoe Washing Bag, zip all the way, and tuck the zip under the fabric flap so it stays put.
Balance the drum. Add a towel, or wash in with other darks if it's a small separate load, so the machine stays balanced and quiet.
Delicate cycle, max 30 degrees. Wash with Sensitive Laundry Liquid or Sensitive Laundry Sheets. No bleach or fabric softener.
Max spin, then air-dry. The bag holds water, so run a max spin to shift the excess, then air-dry both shoes and bag completely before storing.
Can I wash both shoes in one bag?
✓ One bag for a pair
The bag takes one pair up to men's size 11, so a standard pair of sneakers, trainers, canvas shoes or kids' shoes washes together in a single bag.
✓ Two bags for a deeper clean
Giving each shoe its own bag gives the bristles more room to work, so two bags get you a more thorough clean. It's also the way to go for shoes over men's size 11 or particularly bulky styles, and two bags balance each other in the drum.
How do I care for Shoe Washing Bag after a cycle?
✓ Good habits
Unzip and shake out trapped lint after each cycle. Air-dry the bag completely before storing. If it's still waterlogged, run an extra spin before hanging. Store it dry in a cool cupboard. Cared for this way, the bag is tested to over 100 wash cycles.
⚠ Avoid
No tumble-drying, shoes or bag. No bleach or fabric softener. Nothing above 30 degrees, and no ironing. Don't store the bag damp either, because that's what leads to odour.
Machine wash sneakers without the thump. Grab a second one if you want a shoe in each bag.
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Last reviewed: September 2026 · Koh Australia