Alright, let’s talk about washin’ them Brook tennis shoes. You know, the kind them young folks wear for runnin’ around. I ain’t got no fancy learnin’, but I know a thing or two about keepin’ things clean.
First off, don’t you go throwin’ them shoes in the washin’ machine! Them machines, they’re too rough. They’ll bang them shoes around and mess ‘em up somethin’ fierce. And dryers? Forget about it! Heat’ll shrink ‘em up faster than a wool sock in hot water.
Now, what you gotta do is take out them insides, you know, them liner things. Pull ‘em right out. Then, get yourself a bucket or a sink with some warm water. Not hot, mind you, just warm, like you’d use for washin’ a baby.
- Get yourself some soap, too, but not the strong stuff.
- Somethin’ mild, like what you use for dishes or maybe even baby soap.
Dip a rag or a soft brush in that soapy water, then start scrubbin’ them shoes. Not too hard, though, just gentle like. You don’t wanna wear ‘em out before their time. Get all the dirt and mud off, inside and out.
Now, here’s a trick I learned from my grandma: for them stubborn stains, try a little bit of baking soda. Just sprinkle it on the wet spot and rub it in gentle. Let it sit for a bit, then wipe it off. Works like a charm, I tell ya.
Once you got them shoes all cleaned up, rinse ‘em off good with clean water. Make sure all the soap is gone, or they’ll feel all sticky and stiff when they dry.
Now, here’s the important part: dryin’ them shoes. Don’t you go puttin’ ‘em in the sun or by the fire. That’ll make ‘em crack and fade. Best thing to do is stuff ‘em with some old newspapers or towels. That’ll soak up the extra water and help them keep their shape.
Then, just set ‘em in a cool, dry place and let ‘em air out. It might take a day or two, but they’ll dry eventually. And don’t forget to wash them liner things too, the same way you washed the shoes.
If them shoes are just a little damp, like maybe you got caught in a sprinkle, you can just put ‘em in front of a fan. The air will help ‘em dry quicker. Just make sure you take out them liners first, so they dry good too.
Some folks say you can use a damp cloth to clean your shoes, and that’s true, ‘specially if they ain’t too dirty. Just wet a cloth, wring it out good, and wipe ‘em down. It’s quicker than washin’ ‘em, but it don’t get ‘em as clean.
So, that’s how I wash my Brook tennis shoes. It ain’t rocket science, just common sense. Treat them shoes good, and they’ll last you a long time. And remember, no washin’ machine, no dryer! You do that, and you’ll be sorry.
Now, I know some of you young folks are always lookin’ for the quickest way to do things, but trust me on this one. Takin’ the time to wash them shoes right will keep ‘em lookin’ good and lastin’ longer. And that’s worth more than a few extra minutes of your time.
And one more thing, do not even thinkin’ about soaking those shoes, you’ll ruin them. And you do not want to be running around in some ruined shoes, that would not be good now, would it.
Anyways, thats all I gotta say about cleanin’ shoes. I gotta go make dinner now.
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