Bad-smelling shoes are a real disaster for some people. Having such a problem, it becomes impossible to take off your shoes at a party or try on new shoes in a store. You can throw out an ill-fated pair of sneakers or boots, but this is not always the way out of the situation. A shoe odor remover can help resolve this issue.
Causes of stench in shoes
To understand the solution to this problem, you need to find out the nature of its occurrence. Often the reasons that cause an unpleasant odor in shoes are:
- increased sweating of the feet;
- possible fungal nail diseases that cause unpleasant foot odor;
- improper care: dampness and moisture in the material;
- specific material of low quality manufacturing.
Use newspaper or cat litter
Another way to get rid of excess moisture in your shoes is to place crumpled newspapers or cat litter in them. They will be able to absorb all the sweat and the accompanying odor, after which they can simply be thrown away.
And if misfortune befalls you and your sneakers win the competition for the title of the stinkiest shoes in the city, then use several of the listed methods at once. For example, sprinkle them with deodorizing powder, fill them with newspapers, place them in the refrigerator overnight, and then expose them to the first rays of the morning sun. Then your shoes will smell only of lilies of the valley and honey gingerbread.
How to get rid of bad shoe smell
Everyone should know that sweat itself has no odor, and the stench appears due to the activity of bacteria that live and multiply in a humid environment, eating particles of dirt and sweat that are on the soles. Firstly, you should not create suitable conditions for their life. But if your shoes have already begun to smell, here are just a few ways to kill the unpleasant odor from your shoes.
- Ammonia or vodka. Dip a cotton swab in any alcohol-containing liquid and treat the inside of the boot, and then use a spray to treat its surface. Once the alcohol has dried, ventilate the couple in a draft.
- Coffee or green tea. Green tea bags are used as a sorbent or flavoring agent when placed between the sole and insole of a shoe. The principle of operation is that the package absorbs unpleasant odors and replaces them with its own fragrance. Ground coffee beans have the same effect. A small amount of powder is poured into shoes, where the powder opens up and masks all odors.
- Hydrogen peroxide and potassium permanganate. The usual solution of potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide are very affordable and at the same time effective means of improving shoes. For the disinfection procedure, dissolve 2 g of potassium permanganate in a liter of water, moisten gauze with the tinted solution, and treat the insides of the shoes. After drying, the treatment should be repeated, using hydrogen peroxide instead of potassium permanganate. In this case, peroxide does not need to be diluted with water.
- Activated carbon will be an indispensable tool for eliminating stench from shoes, especially if they are painted in a dark color. To begin, sew a couple of bags from loose fabric. Crush the tablets, pour the powder into prepared bags and leave in pre-dried boots for a day.
Important! If you don’t want to bother with sewing a sachet, just crush the activated carbon, pour it into your boots, and shake out the dust after a day.
- Vinegar. If sneakers or other sports shoes exude an unpleasant odor, then ordinary table vinegar will help to cope with it. Dip a piece of gauze in vinegar and then rub it on the inside and outside of your sneakers. Dry on the balcony.
- Freezing will help remove odor from shoes. For this effective folk method, you just need to take your boots outside in the cold with their tops turned out and leave them overnight. By morning there will be no trace left of the smell. If you don’t have the opportunity to leave your boots in the cold, then simply stick them in the freezer for several hours, packing them in a waterproof bag.
Important! If the boots are made of genuine leather, then at low temperatures it may crack.
- Salt. If the “aroma” from the shoes seems indestructible, then pour table salt inside and leave it alone for three days.
- Baking soda. This simple and inexpensive remedy for shoe odor can be found in the kitchen of any housewife. Pour baking soda into your shoes and leave it there for 5 hours, then shake out the residue and wipe the surfaces with a soft cloth. This recipe is perfect for products that have rubber inserts.
Important! Direct contact with baking soda is not suitable for suede. This may lead to cracking. Sew sachets, place soda in them and place them in the front of the shoes.
Galmanin
Pharmacological action: drug for external use. Thanks to salicylic acid and zinc oxide, the drug has a drying and antiseptic effect.
Galmanin even copes with allergic manifestations on the feet, significantly reduces sweating and bad odor from the feet, making them fresher and healthier.
The use of the powder affects the speed of a person’s reaction and is therefore used with caution when driving or other activities that require attention.
Indications: subacute eczema of various origins, sweating of the feet.
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, children under 12 years of age.
For external use. Apply once a day to the affected (washed) area of the skin.
How to kill the smell of mold in shoes
If your boots were stored in a damp place during the off-season, they will certainly begin to grow mold. We bring to your attention the following algorithm of actions:
- Wash your boots thoroughly with warm, soapy water.
- To disinfect inside, treat surfaces with chlorine solution.
- Mix 1/3 ammonia with vodka, and treat the inside of the boots with this mixture. If ammonia is not found, then prepare a solution of vinegar essence with water and use it to walk along the inner sides.
- Place the boots to dry, but not in direct sunlight.
Food starch
A natural remedy that is often used to eliminate excessive sweating in different parts of the body.
To obtain the desired effect, you need to apply starch to the desired area of the body and rub it a little. It has no side effects and is acceptable for use at any age.
Often, corn, potato, rice, and cassava root starches are used to eliminate sweating.
We recommend reading: Remedies for sweaty feet for women and men
How to get rid of cat marks in shoes
Due to the positive influence of fluffies on the body and mood, loving owners forgive their pets all their pranks. Even if, when you put your foot into a slipper, you find a nasty puddle there. Eliminating the smell of cat urine from shoes is difficult, but possible.
- If the slippers are rag, then the problem is easily solved. Wash the area that smells of urine with laundry soap and put it in the drum of a washing machine or wash it by hand. Dry in the sun.
- With leather products you will have to tinker a little longer. Wash your shoes with soap and dry them. Next, rub on all sides with a gauze swab dipped in a solution of potassium permanganate, citric acid or vinegar. Having thus killed the bacteria, place the leather product on the balcony to dry.
- If the above measures do not help, then it is better to purchase a special spray in the store to remove the smell from shoes, which you can then use to treat them.
Important! To prevent the smell of cat urine and discourage your pet from slippers, treat them with Antigadin.
Reviews
Dear readers, your opinion is very important to us - therefore, we will be glad to hear your feedback about anti-sweat and odor foot powder in the comments, this will also be useful to other users of the site.
Polina, Perm
“I use Urotropin powder for sweaty feet. Yes, the remedy can hardly be called modern: my grandmother was treated like this. But it helps a lot! True, my younger sister developed severe itching after applying this product, but no one is immune from the side effects of any drug. Its action lasts me for six months. As soon as I feel that my feet are starting to get a little wet, I apply the treatment again. In my opinion, this is much simpler and safer than laser or any other treatment for hyperhidrosis.”
Darina, Saratov
“From an early age, I suffered greatly from sweaty feet. A pharmacist friend advised me to treat my feet with boric acid. This was the first and last time I used “chemistry”: my feet instantly became red, swollen, and began to itch and itch unbearably. Somehow I made it to the bathroom and kept my feet in a basin of cold water for a long time. The “treatment,” of course, didn’t help, and I flatly refused to try again. Later I heard that oak bark powder helps with sweating. I started buying ready-made bark at the pharmacy, ground it in a coffee grinder and sprinkled it on my feet. Sweating gradually decreased to acceptable levels. I still use this product, but I can’t even hear about the “chemistry.”
Removing a specific spirit in new shoes
When making your next purchase in a store or market, you should not only look closely, but also smell. If you notice that the shoes emit an incomprehensible, pungent aroma, it is better to refuse the purchase. There can be several reasons for the stink: improper packaging, low-quality glue or manufacturing material.
If the purchase is still completed, and the unpleasant heavy spirit has not disappeared, then you can try to quickly eliminate it on your own.
- Unfasten the zippers, unlace the laces, and air the product.
- Place a green tea bag under the insoles.
- Wipe the insides with vinegar.
- Dry in an open space.
Special shoe care products
Many people rightly believe that in the modern world there is no need to turn to traditional methods to remove the smell of sweat from shoes. Moreover, there are many special sprays, foams and deodorants on the market. They quickly, easily and without the risk of damaging the product remove the unpleasant odor of sweat. The substances will definitely not leave behind stains, marks or cracks. Shoe deodorants can take the form of:
- aerosol;
- stick;
- pillows with filling.
The most popular and easiest to use are aerosols. You need to look carefully at the description of the spray: they all work with different materials and each fights against a different odor, but most are designed for cleaning traditional fabric and leather shoes.
In addition, modern manufacturers offer electric dryers with an ionization function, which not only remove moisture, but also destroy bacteria and fungi. Under the influence of ultraviolet light, all microorganisms die, and the unpleasant odor disappears.
Aerosols
Sticks
Pads with filling
Electric dryers with ionization and ultraviolet
How to eliminate leather odor
Natural leather shoes are the most environmentally friendly and safe for the body, so many people try to purchase products made from this material. But not everyone likes the smell of the skin. Don’t delay your purchase, as removing odor from shoes of this type is quite simple.
- Stuff the inside with newspaper or any other porous paper.
- Close it after stuffing it in a cardboard box for a couple of days.
- The newspaper will absorb all extraneous odors and excess moisture, and the shoes will delight you with comfort and novelty. By the way, you can wear tight shoes in a similar way.
Interesting! Stock up on bags of aromatic dried herbs or field harvests. With their help, you can easily scent your shoes by simply placing the sachet inside.
In order for a new purchase to bring only positive emotions for a long time, it is necessary to properly care for it. The recipes given are accessible and effective. With their help, when taking off your shoes, you won’t have to be ashamed of the stench and blush.
So…
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Foot baths
A good remedy for foot odor would be baths with the addition of herbs, oils and salt. You can use tea tree oil, eucalyptus or peppermint oil, or ready-made foot salts.
- Add one type of preparation, salt and a cup of vinegar to warm water and soak your feet in it for a quarter of an hour.
- Such procedures should be carried out regularly 1-2 times a week.
- The problem of excessive sweating of the feet can also be combated by soaking them in a decoction of sage, oak bark, walnut or lavender.
Nuances when processing shoes made of various materials
If your leather shoes emit unpleasant odors, the following solution will help eliminate the stench. Per liter of water add 10 drops of iodine and 10 crystals of potassium permanganate. Treat the material with the solution and be sure to dry thoroughly.
Ordinary potassium permanganate also helps in solving the problem of how to get rid of bad smell in sneakers.
Also, special deodorants can perfectly restore leather shoes.
Often, to get rid of the smell, boots and other footwear are frozen and aired; this is especially convenient during the cold season. But there is an exception: it is better not to expose patent leather shoes to cold temperatures, as the surface may crack.
Most bacteria will be killed by freezing.
Shoes made of dermantine will be saved from the terrible smell by treating them with ammonia, salicylic acid or chlorhexidine. Use a spray bottle. Also, check in an inconspicuous area. If the color does not change under the influence of the solution, spray the entire inner surface of the shoe.
Shoes made from quality materials can be washed and washed with a soapy sponge, subsequently rinsed with water and dried.
You can enhance the odor eliminating effect by adding a little baking soda.
The smell from rubber slippers is perfectly destroyed by the action of vinegar. But you should not use vinegar for leather products, both natural and artificial.
Sneakers, slippers and other textile shoes can be washed in a washing machine.
Take care of both the surface and the inside - wash, if not contraindicated, or wash it regularly.
