How can I de-odorize shoes quickly?

Question

I have brothers...

Baking Powder or Bicarbonate of Soda?

Answer 1

Things You’ll Need:

Odor Remover With Enzymes Or Bacteria

Baking Soda Or Shoe Odor Products

Odor-controlling Insoles

Zipper-lock Plastic Bag

Step1

Examine the shoes. Are the insoles damp and causing the odor? Remove them and dry them. Or replace them with insoles formulated to kill bacterial growth, available at drugstores.

Step2

If the shoes are slightly damp, place them in the sun or near a heater and allow to dry thoroughly. Remove laces and lift the shoes' tongues to fully air out the shoes.



Step3

Put the shoes in a zipper-lock plastic bag and place them in the freezer overnight. The freezing temperatures will kill most odor-causing bacteria.

Step4

If odor remains after the freezing, pour baking soda into the shoes and leave it in overnight to absorb the odors. Or use products designed to remove shoe odor, which are available at supermarkets and drugstores.

Step5

If all else fails, go to a pet store and purchase an odor remover such as Nature's Miracle that contains enzymes or bacteria. The enzymes and bacteria in these products literally eat away the source of the bad odors. Follow the instructions carefully as you apply the product to your shoes.

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Tips :

Dry shoes thoroughly after they become wet to prevent smelly bacterial growth.



If your feet sweat a lot, wear lightweight cotton socks that allow your feet to breathe. You can also try odor-absorbing foot powder. And invest in two pairs of athletic shoes so that your shoes can dry out.

Answer 2

They're the exact same thing.

Answer 3

Dry sheets help in a pinch

Answer 4

Baking Soda, not powder.

Answer 5

I put newspaper in my shoes.. the paper draws out the odor. I put the paper in at night and by morning... the odor is gone.