I have several paors of sandals. Two of them, have begun to smell. At first it was just noticeable when I took them off, but now it has gotten stronger and I can smell them sometime when I walk too.. it's embarasssing!! I don't know if toher people can smell them, but I don't want them to-- it's terrible! They one pair of sandals is black but the other is brown, so they look pretty dirty too-- you know where my foot rests? I've tried having them soak in the sun during the day, but it didn't help. Tehy alwasys have time to air out before I put them back on. I shower daily, so it's not liike I'm super-drity when i put on the shoes...
what could I do to get the smell out?
2006-08-30 14:54:37 · 12 answers · asked by Psychedelic Worm 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Aw.. darn. lol...
oh yeah i wanted to be more specific--- the 'dirty' part is where my foot lays, so it's covered up when I walk so nobody else can see it.... but the SMELL!?!?
2006-08-30 15:00:14 · update #1
By showering daily I was trying to make the point that my feet aren't bacteria infested... not that I get into them irght after I shower.
2006-08-30 17:29:57 · update #2
throw them out in the trash
2006-08-30 14:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by urbanstatistic 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Something that worked for some people I know that had the same problem is putting them in the dishwasher...without dishes..lol And then when there dry and clean but some powder in them after wearing them a few times...this will solve the problem..good luck!
2006-08-30 16:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by moviebuff 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It might be because you shower daily and get them wet daily. Havent' you ever left a shirt in the dryer but forgot to turn the dryer on? After like a day that you remember it was in there it's getting dry but it smells bad.
I suggest to
Throw them away.....is it that hard?
2006-08-30 15:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by ¤DS¤ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In answer to your two questions: 1) you could throw them in the trash, or, 2) you could clean them with rubbing alcohol or windex and then put foot powder on them as well as use foot powder on your feet before you use them.
2006-08-30 14:59:09 · answer #4 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try this : put sandals in a baggie- Ziploc, grocery sack whatever, and put them in your freezer overnight. IF indeed the smell caused by perspiration, this should do the trick- it works on my husbands sandals. Good luck!
2006-08-30 14:59:18 · answer #5 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Febreeze?
2006-08-30 15:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw 'em over the deck, Captain! Lol! Sorry I couldn't help myself! Lol!
2006-08-30 15:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sprinkle baking soda and let them sit overight.
2006-08-31 02:40:04 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when sandels get to that point you need to throw them away and buy new ones and wash you feet too it will help
2006-09-02 18:42:56 · answer #9 · answered by tiggeruo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a paste out of baking soda and water and dip a fingernail brush into this mixture and scrub them...do not rinse this...let it them sit overnight and then rinse and dry
2006-08-30 16:09:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
throw them out. if they're rubber they'll never stop smelling. yuck.
2006-09-02 20:19:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋