Benefits of cleaning your sneakers

Cleaning your sneakers, shoes or handbags is essential in todays market. The re sell value of your items can hold at the same price you bought them for or even sell on for over 100% profit in some cases. With the re sell community growing and demand being high it’s important to look after your assets by keeping them clean regularly. Here at revive sneaker laundry we explain why it’s important to keep on top of your sneakers to give them that box fresh feel and for getting more out of your items than shoving them in a cupboard minute they become dirty. 

Extends their lifespan 

Out of everything we wear your shoes will take the most hammer. With every step you take there’s potential to step into something undesirable. Your trainers when worn will collect dust, dirt, pollen, moisture and much more which can lead to discolouration and staining if not treated straight away. We recommend cleaning them every 2 weeks as this stops any stubborn stains setting within the materials and also any yellowing of the midsoles or soles. Over time if not treated correctly this can damage your favourite kicks which can then shorten the lifespan of your favoured pair. It’s important to learn what your cleaning your kicks with and to make sure there’s no harmful chemicals within the products you use. 

Protect your investment 

Why spend money on a pair of shoes to not look after them the correct way! It doesn’t matter if you pay £50 or £500 you certainly wouldn’t chuck that amount of cash in the bin if it was dirty. As the sneaker community grows so does the reselling market. You’ll find now it’s hard to find a pair of worn shoes for a cheap price like they used to be. That’s because trainers are in high demand and nowadays you can get the price you paid or more for a pair of shoes that have been worn but looked after. There’s no need to buy shoes to wear and then send to landfill when their dirty! Protect your investment by getting them cleaned regularly. 

Prevents damage 

When your shoes get dirty you should wipe down or clean them as soon as possible. This is because dirt and grime has natural oils within them and can do a lot more damage to the material the longer it’s sat there. Identifying that problem and cleaning them regularly can  stop the stains from setting and ruining the look of your shoes. Not only that, the chemicals and oils within the dirt or stains can start to corrode certain fabrics and rubbers turning them yellow over time and completely altering the way the shoe looks and feel. They can shrink, add bad odours and also in some cases break down the rubber or foam soles of the shoe making them no longer wearable or sellable.

Keep them from landfill  

Did you know in the UK we chuck over 150 million pairs of trainers away every year!

That numbers astonishing and when you think about it the value of the shoes reaches billions of pounds of wasted. Unfortunately we live in a throw away society because people are unaware of the benefits of looking after your favourite kicks. Did you know when you throw away a pair of shoes or can take over 100 years to decompose which overtime can leave bad chemicals in the air we breath. It’s our job to encourage you to look after your footwear and when and if your done with them we can also help point you in the right direction to donate your shoes to the many charities within the UK to give your items to those in need.

We all like to look good 

Lets be honest, when we buy a fresh pair of kicks you always do a mirror check to see how good they look on your feet or wether or not they match your outfit. Shoes are essential for us all and make up any outfit we wear no matter we’re we are going. And there’s not better feeling than a fresh pair of kicks. Some say the first thing somebody looks at when they see you is your shoes, and many people make first impressions from the shoes your wearing. Crazy right! 

The outcome 

- Prevents bacteria from spreading around when you walk. 

- Prolongs the life of your favourite kicks. 

- Stops stains and dirt setting within the materials. 

- Saves you money so you don’t have to buy new again. 

- Makes you look presentable and smart.