How to clean Velcro on shoes?

Velcro on shoes is a fairly comfortable, widespread clasp. Due to the presence of many small hooks that catch on the loops, it can be easily fastened. For all its simplicity and reliability, this clasp has a significant drawback - clogging, as a result of which the clasp ceases to be fastened reliably. Timely cleaning can extend its service life.

How to clean Velcro on shoes at home?

The clasp consists of 2 parts: soft and hard, the hard part of the clasp is exposed to clogging. When the rigid part is dirty, the clasp ceases to fasten.

Using one of several simple methods, you can easily clean it and restore it to its former working capacity.

Mechanical method

The mechanical cleaning method is well suited for dealing with pieces of thread, hair and fluff . Before starting work, the fastener must be moistened with any alcohol-containing mixture - alcohol, vodka, cologne, etc.

Larger debris can be cleaned by hand. To do this, you need to unfasten the Velcro, pick up foreign objects with your fingers and nails, and simply pull them out.

For smaller debris that cannot be caught by hands, you can use simple improvised items.

These items include:

• toothpicks, needles, tweezers;
• manicure scissors, combs;
• knitting needles, hooks, pins, knives and other similar items.

To clean the Velcro with any of these items, you need to hold it with the sharp part between the rows of hooks, moving along. As soon as the garbage is "fished" out, it can easily be collected with tweezers.

Greasy stains and stubborn dirt

But what about greasy spots and stubborn dirt? In this case, you can use 4 proven methods:

The use of a toothbrush and a soap solution, for this it is necessary to brush Velcro with short, strong movements. The brush is pre-wetted in a soapy solution. The remains of the garbage lifted up are easily removed by hand.

Dispenser on an adhesive tape . For cleaning, you just need to carry out the velcro fastener with the edge of the dispenser, on which the adhesive tape is torn off. The claws for breaking the tape will hook, and pull the garbage out.

With tweezers or any other sharp object at hand, you can even get rid of deeply “stuck” dirt.

Washing shoes manually or in a washing machine . Alkali, which is part of the soap and washing powders, copes with dirt, including fasteners.

Important! When washing shoes, fasteners, locks and buttons should be in a fastened position .

Cleaning fluff

If the fluff or small debris has not yet entered the hooks, then you can use the following methods:

Using a sticky clothes brush . The Velcro tape is placed horizontally, holding it, it is necessary to hold the clip. The operation can be done repeatedly by first replacing the sheet of the roller.

The use of adhesive tape . A small piece of tape is cut off. The Velcro is straightened and cut tape is placed on top of it. Holding the Velcro, it is necessary to sharply separate the tape. The operation is performed several times until the fastener is completely cleaned.

Removing fluff can be done by hand. To do this, straighten the Velcro and remove the debris from its surface with your fingernails.

When is a velcro fastener replacement necessary?

According to experts, dry cleaning and replacing Velcro can save shoes with Velcro fasteners . Dry cleaning will remove any debris from the Velcro, and the shoe repairman will replace the sticky fasteners with new ones.

It is worth remembering that any thing with a careful attitude and care will last much longer. When storing shoes, Velcro should be sealed with a special film sold in shoe stores. In this form, the clasps will be protected from dust.