How to wash sneakers in the washing machine or by hand — I tried both methods and one came out on top

Learning how to wash sneakers is so useful. Here are two pictures of this - one with a washing machine with a laundry bag with a trainer in it and one with a white bucket with a purple trainer in soapy water.

Looking at your favorite sneakers and think they could use a clean? It's probably time to give them some TLC.

I have been putting my running trainers to work training for a half marathon, and they're in desperate need of a scrub. So, I've asked cleaning experts how to clean sneakers in the washing machine and how to clean sneakers by hand. Then, I've put their tips to work myself on each shoe in order to show you the results for each.