Ten Things You Should Not Put in Your Washing Machine

Leather or Suede Shoes

Contrary to popular belief, you can put certain kinds of shoes in the washing machine — but not those with leather or suede accents.

Sarah Armstrong, new product brand manager at Maytag, told Consumer Reports washing machines will damage these materials, as well as wool, velvet, silk or cork. So check those shoes carefully before tossing them in the wash!