REMEDY FOR STINKY SHOES
ARE YOU EMBARRASSED TO REMOVE YOUR SHOES IN FRONT OF OTHERS BECAUSE IT STINKS?
Some people do complain about the bad smell coming from their shoes which can be overwhelming and make u to throw them away as soon as possible .
Well there is no need of throwing those shoes away because there are many simple ways to get rid of unpleasant odor
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First part of eliminating stinky shoes is preventing the problem before it can take root in the first place.
Thus, I will discuss on the causes and prevention of stinky shoes.
CAUSES OF SHOE SMELL
1.Bacteria
2.Sweat
3.Other foot problems like infections,fugues can cause your shoes to smell.
PREVENTION (FOOT & SHOE CARE)
Maintain Foot Care Routine:-
Stinky shoes starts with stinky feet. Wash your feet everyday and give your feet some antibacterial lotion after washing. This can eliminate foot smell and stinky shoe that follow altogether.
2.Rotate The Shoes You Wear:-
This tip is often used when it comes to taking care of shoes and extending their life span and its equally applicable for eliminating odor. Also, the feet sweat a lot when u wear the same shoe for 8+ hours per day and if it worn for multiple days In a row that foot wear will never have a chance to completely dry or air out.
3.Maintain A Shoe Care Routine:-
In addition to rotating your shoe, be sure to clean them properly when you don't wear them. After a long day give them a quick sweep with an anti bacterial wipe. Also give dirty shoe a wipe with a damp paper towel.
4.Wear Sweat Sucking Socks: There are a lot of socks out there these days that have sweet sucking properties use them instead of white cotton socks. It helps to keep your feet from having sweat which will in turn affect your shoes.
HOME MADE REMEDIES FOR STINKY SHOES
Firstly examine your shoes before you try to treat the odor. If you have a damaged insoles then you can take them our or try them.
But if the shoe have an old insole you can exchange them for a fresh pair.
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There are 5 main ways to remove odor from stinky shoes.
1.Sunshine:- Place your shoes out in the sun. Moisture is a big problem when it comes to shoe that have unpleasant odour leaving them in the sun can dry them and prevent bacterial a growth
2.Freeze Your Shoe:- You can use your freezer to help remove odour from shoes in a sealed zip lock bag then place the bag in your freezer overnight. The temperature will kill the odor causing bacteria, which will go a long way towards making your shoe to smell fresher.
3.Use Lemon Peels:-
Place some lemon peels in your shoes overnight. The moisture isn't an issue because it will help to provide a fresh scent to smelly shoes
4.Use Of Rubbing Alcohol: This is another method of eliminating unpleasant odor from your shoes. This is done by spraying/rubbing alcohol inside your shoe. This method helps to dry out the source of odour. Rubbing alcohol is not only an antisepter but it also evaporate quite quickly
5.Baking Soda:-
A smelly shoe or sneaker is no match for the power of baking soda. This is done by sprinkling soda in the offending loafer and let it sit over night. Dump out the powder in the morning
Note: Be careful when using baking soda with leather shoes,however repeated applications can dry them out.