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Removing SMELLS from SHOES
About this Tip:
How to remove sweat and foot odor from shoes
How to remove sweat and foot odor from shoes
How to:
- Shoes smell because of bacteria the breeds in the hot warm environment of your shoes.
- To remove the odor, try one of these things.
- Hydrogen Peroxide - This is a disinfectant that is far less harmful than a chemical like bleach that can be found at any grocery store.
- Put it in a spray bottle and spritz the inside of your shoes and let dry
- You can also use a cotton ball, sponge or toothbrush and rub the entire inside of your shoe with hydrogen peroxide, concentrating on breaking up anything you can see that is not naturally a part of the shoe. If you get a little overzealous, dry off the extra liquid with a rag.
- Tea Tree Oil Tea Tree Essential Oil also works well. It’s great for fungal infections and getting rid of athlete’s foot.
- Sprayed in your shoes, it will kill the bacteria that causes the odor. Spray it in lightly and allow it to dry before wearing the shoes.
Notes:
How to remove foot odor and sweat odor from shoes using natural products
Why It Works:
Both the Hydrogen Peroxide and the Tea Tree Oil kill bacteria which causes foot odor.