This is a great scrubbing agent and gets the dirt and grime out of the soles very easily. I typically scrub, then let them soak in the oxi-solution for a bit, then rinse with extremely hot water. I do take the time to give them a good scrub in the inside of the toes. But it takes ages for my KSOs to dry. IRunTrails — I have a similar problem with the technical fabrics found in a lot of running clothes.
I just wash my VFFs with the rest of my running gear and that takes care of much, if not all of the smell. I let them air dry after a normal trip through the washer. It cleaned fine, but no better than regular Tide in my opinion.
Its just that good. What industrious cleaning guide would be complete without some application of cleaning tools? That said, if you really need some scrubbing power, you might have to go electric :.
Here are a few sad tales of Vibram Five Fingers funk removal failure:. A capful per gallon. But I noticed that the fabric was getting stiffer, so I stopped soon after starting that regiment. I mean.. I just washed them in the sink for a second time the other day with a mixture of one wash with laundry detergent, one wash with dr. I only had it soaking for a couple of hours, which also might have been a factor.
I might follow up the efferedent with a quick scrub from a toothbrush to get the slime out. So there you have it, a crowd-sourced rundown on how to get the stink out of a well worn pair of Vibram Five Fingers. Believe it or not, I gave Justin the name for this site back in early but I didn't jump on the toe shoes bandwagon until a year later.
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How do I care for my FiveFingers or Furoshikis? To best clean and continue the love for your pair of FiveFingers or Furoshiki, we recommend hand washing or machine washing on gentle cycle in cold water with detergent, and air drying. Please note, hot water wash and dyer machines will likely result in the demise of your beloved Vibram minimal shoes. Wearing your FiveFingers at the pool or ocean?
We suggest rinsing your pair in cold, fresh water immediately afterwards. How should my FiveFingers fit? How do I know if they are too big or too small? Vibram FiveFingers was released in Minimalistic in design, it is engineered so that you can feel more connected to your body. Not only is it great for running, but it can be worn for water sports, fitness training, or just for fun.
Meant to be worn directly against your foot, it is said to promote better foot mechanics, naturally. Given its unique shape, it can take a while for you to fully transition to the product. For some, it might be a matter of weeks, while others can take longer. Price-wise, Vibram FiveFingers are relatively affordable—especially when you compare it to other types of specialized footwear. As with all shoes, you want to take proper care of the product.
As mentioned earlier, they are made with vulcanized rubber technology. Want to keep them in good shape? But wait, how do you go about washing these shoes? Can you throw them in the washing machine? What will happen to the rubber sole? Need some tips? Keep reading to learn more! Does it surprise you that these shoes are machine washable? To begin, you want to put your Vibrams in a mesh laundry bag. Not only will that keep them together, but it will prevent them from being thrown around in the machine.
Depending on the size of your shoes, you might be able to get away with using a clean pillowcase. Note : Ideally, you want to wash the FiveFinger shoes by themselves. Having said that, you might want to put a few towels in the machine. Yes, you can wash Vibram shoes. Vibram shoes are made from machine-washable material which means that you can wash them with your washing machine. A machine will do the trick of getting them clean but after a while, you will need to come up with new tactics of cleaning them because of the odor.
You can try some pre-washing tricks mentioned in the article just to make your washing a little bit more effective. You can hand wash the shoes in some warm water and a little detergent. After washing them with either a washing machine or your hands, air dry them.
You must be logged in to post a comment. However, despite the countless benefits, they can really stink. How to Get the Smell out of Your Vibrams Vibram fans love the shoes but they sometimes have to deal with a pervasive smell from the shoes. Tools needed: You are going to need the following tools: A bowl of warm but not hot water c A half tablespoon of baking soda A half tablespoon of baking powder A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 3 drops of lemon oil 5 drops of peppermint oil Method of cleaning Five fingers Create a water solution with all the above ingredients Place your Vibram shoes in the solution and leave them soaking for about an hour or two.
In case your shoes are heavily soiled for example mud and the like, you can use a designated toothbrush to clean the inside of the toe pockets. Get the toothbrush in there and scrub the pockets. So before we even talk about removing the smell, there are certain preventive measures that you can take from the beginning: Wear your shoes with freshly cleaned feet Use a pre-moistened antibacterial towelette to wipe your feet after wearing boots or normal shoes and you want to wear the Vibrams You can use tea tree oil to wipe her feet before wearing the shoes Use a spray such as the Elite Sportz spray on your feet.
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