Your mashing machine can severely damage certain shoe materials, but you can sanitize them with everything from pantry ...

Before you hit 'start,' here’s what a pro wants you to know. Many canvas, mesh, and knit sneakers can be machine-washed safely—but only on gentle cycles with cold water. Leather, suede, nubuck, and ...

A pair of scuffed-up shoes can ruin the look of an outfit. Frustrating, yes—but before you banish them from your closet, know that your shoes may have a lot of life still left in them. Before you give ...

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Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You wash your shirts, your pants, your jacket—all the things that bring you into contact with the outside ...

Contemporary washing machines can clean more than you might think, but if you need to launder these particular items, keep them out of your appliance.

Many canvas, mesh, and knit sneakers can be machine-washed safely—but only on gentle cycles with cold water. Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid ...