# Shoe care

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Explore care advice for trainers and leather shoes, including cleaning, drying and material checks.

- [Cleaning trainers: machine washing or cleaning by hand?](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/cleaning-trainers): Cleaning trainers does not automatically mean machine washing them. Materials, adhesives, reinforcement and manufacturer instructions determine the appropriate method. For persistent marks, also read the principles of stain assessment, without automatically applying a clothing treatment to footwear.

- [Cleaning leather shoes: smooth leather and suede](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/cleaning-leather-shoes): Cleaning leather shoes depends on the finish: smooth leather, suede, nubuck and patent surfaces are not interchangeable. A product suited to one pair can alter another. Information about stain sources and previous treatments helps assessment, even where leather needs a different method from clothing.