YOGYAKARTA - Often we find wet shoes due to rain, submerged in puddles, or after washing. Even though these shoes must be worn in the near future. If you experience them, you need to know some way to dry your shoes quickly.

Wet shoes not only make the wearer feel uncomfortable, but can also cause an unpleasant odor. If not immediately dried, exposure to water or humidity can also damage shoe material. Therefore, it is very important to know some ways to dry shoes quickly without damaging the quality.

Wet or dry for a long time, of course, it really disturbs the comfort of wearing shoes. Especially if you need these shoes to be worn in the near future. It feels very upset if the shoes are still not dry.

But calm down, here are some ways to dry shoes quickly that you can apply:

Use Dry Equipment

One of the fastest ways to get rid of the moisture in your shoes is to use a dry towel. The trick is to put a dry towel into your shoes and press the inside so that the towel can absorb water.

Repeat it several times until the humidity decreases. It can also be used to wipe the outside of the shoe before proceeding to other drying methods.

Use An Wind Fan

After cleaning the shoes from dirt and excess water, position the shoes in front of the fan. The constantly flowing air will speed up the drying. Make sure to unlace the shoe and shoe tongue so that the inside of the shoe is exposed to airflow. This method is quite effective and does not damage shoe material.

Fill in the Koran paper

Paper newspapers are a very good tool for absorbing moisture. Put paper balls in your shoes, especially in wet areas. Paper newspapers will absorb water from inside the shoes and help with the drying process. Change paper every few hours until the shoes are completely dry.

Take Advantage Of Hair Dryer

If you're in a hurry, use a hair dryer to help dry your shoes. Arrange a hair dryer at low or moderate temperatures, then point it at the inside of the shoe. Avoid using too high heat temperatures because it can damage shoe material, especially for leather or synthetic shoes.

Use Silka Gel Or Cat Salt

If you have silica gel or cat salt (cat juice), these two ingredients can also help dry your shoes quickly. Place shoes in a box with several packs of silica gel or cat salt, then cover the box. Silka gel or cat salt will absorb moisture from the shoes without damaging the material.

Put It In A Good Ventilated Place

Dry your shoes in a room that has good ventilation, such as near an open window or outdoors. If possible, hang up your shoes to make more air flow throughout the shoe, including the inner sole.

Don't Dry Under Direct Sunlight

Although it seems effective, drying shoes in the sun directly can damage shoe material. This is prone to shoes made of skin, suede, or other synthetic materials. It is better to dry your shoes in the shade that still get air flow or get hit by the wind.

Use Shoe-Specific Drying Machine

If you often experience problems with wet shoes, maybe it's time to consider using a shoe-specific dryer. This machine is designed to dry shoes without damaging the material. Usually the drying uses this machine also faster than other manual methods.

Those are some ways to dry shoes quickly that you can try on your own. Make sure to do the drying method correctly and safely so that the shoe material is not damaged. Also read tips for cleaning the sneaker canvas so it doesn't fade easily.

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