How to Disinfect Sneakers With Bleach

Bleach white sneakers to disinfect.

Sneakers endure a lot of wear and tear through their lifetime, constantly coming into contact with dirt, germs and odors. Bleach works well as a disinfecting agent and is safe for use on most white sneakers. Before using the bleach, read the care instructions tag inside of the shoes. Follow the guidelines in reference to the use of bleach.

Things You'll Need

• Laundry detergent
• Bleach
• Newspaper

Instructions

1. Take the laces out of the sneakers and place both sneakers and laces in the washer.

2. Turn on a warm water wash and add your regular detergent along with 1/4 cup bleach.

3. Let the wash cycle complete; the combination of detergent and bleach cleans and disinfects.

4. Remove the laces and sneakers from the washer. Lay the laces flat to dry. Stuff newspaper into the sneakers so they hold their shape. Allow everything to air dry.

References

• Reader's Digest: Fix Sneaker and Shoe Odor