I work in a warehouse and I use these slip on sneakers at work. They are REALLY starting to stink though and it's a bit embarrassing. They are very comfortable though. What is the best way to clean them so they don't stink any more? And how can I prevent them from smelling after that?
2006-08-03 09:55:42 · 9 answers · asked by FaerieWhings 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I have never tried this but my sister has the same smelly problems with her daughter's shoes. She puts the shoes in a large resealable plastic bag and sprinkles baking soda inside the shoe and then puts the closed bag in the freezer. She says it works....worth a try!
2006-08-03 10:03:02 · answer #1 · answered by sukey32 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they washable? I had some leather slip-on sneakers and they did the same thing. I washed them with a mild detergent in the washer. I didn't put them into the dryer, though - I stuffed them with hand towels and sat them in the sun until they dried. Try wearing socks with them - that will help keep the stench away (after you've washed them!) Good luck!
2006-08-03 10:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them in your freezer (in a ziploc bag) overnight. That will kill off the bacteria and then you can use a fabric odor neutralizer like Fabreeze to freshen them. Once they stop stinking, you should go to the dollar store and buy charcoal inserts for them... that'll stop odor from returning and they're cheap and last a few months.
2006-08-03 10:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by Canadian_mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Odoban in my washing machine for stinky things. The manager at a laundrymat told me about it. It not only get's odors out it disinfects too. Can also be use to spray around the house where needed. Just follow the manufactor's directions for use.
2006-08-10 02:00:43 · answer #4 · answered by ParaUnNormal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray the inside with an odor remover. Wash them on delicate in your washer and put in sun to dry.
If it offends co-workers get them clean, get rid of them or start to wear socks with them.
2006-08-09 16:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by Heidi 4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray them down with shout or oxyclean, wash with towels, do not put in dryer...put them at base of refrigerator where the hot air comes out...will dry by morning
2006-08-03 15:41:14 · answer #6 · answered by Library Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can try oxyclean, or baking soda. It will help for both killing the bad odor and to prevent it to get back.
2006-08-09 05:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by Carlos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new pair already.. its about time anyway, and wear socks... that way you'll feel great & confident with your new shoes.
2006-08-10 02:35:39 · answer #8 · answered by moonriver 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
COOL
2006-08-03 09:59:04 · answer #9 · answered by Help 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋