how to get rid of tennis shoe odor (2)

 

how to get rid of tennis shoe odor

I know you hate having to put away your sneakers because of odor, but there are ways to get rid of the smell. For starters, make sure you air out your shoes by leaving them outside overnight in the summertime when it's warm and dry. In the winter time, leave your tennis shoes inside with a box fan on or a humidifier on to help condense moisture into the air and dissipate odors. You could also try taking slices of lemon or baking soda with water and letting them sit in closed toes for up to an hour before rinsing thoroughly with lukewarm water.

 

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In order to eliminate the smell of your shoes, you'll first need to know what causes it. There are a few different culprits that go into making a shoe's odor: sweat, bacteria, dirt, and food residue. Sweat is going to be the hardest one to get rid of because you're going to have a hard time controlling how much your feet sweat – no matter what socks or shoes you wear. But other sources for stinky footwear can be resolved by taking certain steps.

If your favorite pair of shoes are starting to smell a bit off - it might be time for a deep clean. But before you break out the harsh chemical cleaners, consider this simple way to get rid of shoe odor. Put your shoes into the freezer overnight and before you know it, they'll be as good as new. Then make sure to give them an extra deep cleaning when you're done!

No one likes the smell of sweaty feet, and no one likes the smell of a smelly shoe. Let’s face it, we all want our shoes to be as fresh as they were on the day we bought them. When you're not active, and your shoes stay closed up and unused for a few months (or more), they can start to develop an odor that overpowers any good scent that is left from before. It's time to take some steps against those pesky odors.

 

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You don't need anything fancy for this trick - just a few pieces from your pantry: sugar, salt and vinegar. You'll need about three teaspoons worth of sugar, one tablespoon worth each of salt and vinegar and enough water to cover the items in your container.