Ok so my shoes smell pretty gross and I put foot powder in them when i put them on and i have even washed the shoes and let them air dry in the sun but the odor persists.....
what can I do... its pretty emabarrasing
2007-08-09
12:09:32
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Well if I could afford new shoes I would, but since I cant I need another option please
2007-08-09
12:14:34 ·
update #1
buy some baking soda, or Arm and Hammer super washing soda (in a yellow box, found in area where detergent and laundry supplies are in supermarket) fill up each smelly shoe and let the shoes sit outside in sunshine for 2 days.
When you bring shoes in, dump the soda stuff (whichever you used) down toilet and brush the inside of toilet bowl with toilet brush and the soda...that way the soda did double duty. If shoes still have any odor, replace shoe insoles and spray insides with Lysol spray. Also after bath or shower use deodorant on soles of feet. And wear different pair of shoes each day, never same ones day after day.
2007-08-09 12:23:14
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answer #1
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answered by Martinibeanie 4
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Never the same pair of shoes two days in a row. Have two pairs or more so you can alternate them to let the inside dry out completely before wearing them again. Put fabric softener sheets in them as soon as you take them off. They will help absorb the moisture and help with the smell. And keep using the foot powder. Odor Eaters brand works best for me.
2007-08-09 19:15:17
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answered by Frosty 7
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How To Keep Your Shoes Smelling Fresh
2007-08-09 19:17:02
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answered by Jake K 2
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You can just put 1/2-1cup baking soda into each shoe at the end of each day and put them onto the shelf for the night. Just pour it out when you go to put them back on. You shouldn't put foot powder directly into your shoe but instead into your socks as the powder actually clogs the pores of the shoes and keeps them from venting your feet properly. I do this for my kids or else their feet and shoes smell like cat urine.
2007-08-09 19:47:27
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answered by MJ 6
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The baking soda is the way to go but ....fill up two tube socks with the baking soda and put them inside your shoes every night. Problem solved!
2007-08-09 22:06:08
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answered by wiffybog 3
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I've tried all these solutions too, with no luck. then I tried the carpet shake stuff, and it worked. You can shake it out the next day, or vacuum it out. It is the only thing that worked for me. By Glade.
2007-08-10 00:23:15
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answered by joopster8505 3
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Use ODORZOUT, it is a natural product and will absorb odours and mask it,it can be used in laundry for smelly clothes o rput in closets
2007-08-13 14:01:12
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answered by mature1 2
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After all that, I would buy a new pair of shoes.
2007-08-09 19:12:59
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answered by Fordman 7
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try putting fabric softener sheets for the dryer in them at night. i put them in my sneakers all the time . keeps them smelling fresh and clean
2007-08-09 21:54:37
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answered by m210max 2
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