Tips on How to Freshen Smelly Shoes

Tips on How to Freshen Smelly Shoes

Form a plan of attack to freshen smelly shoes so that you can save yourself the constant expense of replacing your footwear and replacing friends. Here are seven different ways to approach the issue of smelly feet.

1.     Look for the cause: Stop and examine your shoes before you try to treat the odor: If you have damp or damaged insoles, either take them out and dry them, or purchase insoles that are specially formulated to prohibit bacterial growth.

2. Dry out your shoes by putting them near a heater or in a sunny spot: Take out the laces and lift the tongue up and out to dry the shoes out faster. By keeping them dry, you help prevent bacterial growth that causes odor.

3. Freeze your shoes: The idea is that freezing the shoes kills the odor-producing bacteria, but some suggest that this method will only temporarily relieve the odor.

4. Use a steam machine or try the steam feature of your washer or dryer: Steam may help to eradicate bacteria and fungus, thus getting rid of odor. If you're not worried about getting your shoes a little damp, give it a try.

5. Place fresh orange, grapefruit, lemon, or lime peel into the shoes: Fresh citrus peel has a great smell because of its essential oils. Leave fresh citrus peel in your shoes overnight and remove them before using. They should smell a lot better.

6. Add a few drops of lavender oil to your shoes: One or two drops will suffice inside each shoe, on the sole. This will both add anti-bacterial properties and eliminate the odor, replacing it with a fresh fragrance.

7. Put baking soda in the offending shoes: If the freezer trick does not work, put in a healthy dose of baking soda and let the powder absorb the odor overnight.

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