Insole Care 2

Question 1

What is the safest way to clean most foam or gel insoles?

Accepted Answer

Hand wash with mild soap and lukewarm water

Answer

Run them through a hot machine wash

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Soak overnight in bleach

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Scrub with a wire brush

Question 2

After washing insoles, what is the best drying method?

Accepted Answer

Air dry at room temperature

Answer

Place them in a clothes dryer on high

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Use a hair dryer at maximum heat

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Set them on a radiator overnight

Question 3

Why should you avoid using a clothes dryer for insoles?

Accepted Answer

High heat can warp, shrink, or degrade the foam

Answer

It makes them smell worse

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It adds static that attracts dirt

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It removes the arch support permanently

Question 4

How can you reduce odor buildup in insoles between cleanings?

Accepted Answer

Sprinkle baking soda on them and let it sit

Answer

Spray them with hairspray

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Rub them with petroleum jelly

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Wrap them in plastic

Question 5

What should you do with insoles when you take off your shoes after a sweaty day?

Accepted Answer

Remove them so both shoe and insole can air out

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Leave them in a sealed gym bag

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Immediately put them back in stored shoes

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Wrap them tightly in a towel

Question 6

Which household item is generally too harsh for cleaning insoles?

Accepted Answer

Undiluted bleach

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Mild dish soap

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Warm water

Answer

A soft cloth

Question 7

How often should heavily used insoles typically be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Roughly every week or two depending on use

Answer

Once a year

Answer

Only when they fall apart

Answer

Never, to preserve them