How do you wash your nursing shoes?

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I have a pair of white leather nursng shoes that I usually machine wash with detergent + bleach, and then let them air dry. I was wondering if it was safe to put them in the dryer to speed up the process? Or will they fall apart?

What are some of your methods for cleaning your shoes?

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I don't , I toss mine. I make sure I keep them in tip top shape and wear them for a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time and then toss. Once it goes in the dryer, I don't particularly like it anymore, when it comes out.

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

I don't put mine in the dryer. I just sit them on top the dryer while the other laundry is drying.;)

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

I spray mine with either theives or purification oil to kill anything that might be creepin! Sometimes I use a bleach wipe or damp paper towel for a quick clean up but my shoes are black (danskos). Never considered putting them in the washer.

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Specializes in Cardiology and ER Nursing.

I just wipe mine off with a wet rag. Then air dry. I sprayed them with waterproofing when they were new right out of the box.

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

Moved to Nursing Shoes and Footwear forum.

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Specializes in Med Surg - Renal.
I have a pair of white leather nursng shoes that I usually machine wash with detergent + bleach, and then let them air dry. I was wondering if it was safe to put them in the dryer to speed up the process? Or will they fall apart?

What are some of your methods for cleaning your shoes?

I just throw mine out and get a new pair.

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

I sani wipe mine in between washes. I dry them in the rack in the drier.

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Mine are fairly new (less than 2 months old) so I don't want to toss them just yet. How often should I be replacing them?

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