Tips to eliminate bad shoe odor
The bad odor of shoes is a topic that is often not talked about out of embarrassment.
But it is something very common that usually happens, either by the weather, poor maintenance or cleaning of our shoes or health problems, these bad odors are generated, which we want to eliminate permanently.
Did you know that bad shoe odor is mainly caused by humidity.
Sweat or a bad drying of feet gives rise to the proliferation of bacteria and these are responsible for the bad odor of the shoes. This is compounded by the material from which the shoes are made.
Next, we will give you some tips of homemade products with which you can eliminate the bad shoe odor.
Eliminate bad shoe odor with homemade products
Citrus peel
To eliminate bad shoe odor, place the peel of citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons or tangerines inside each shoe.
Let them sit overnight, this will help fight those unpleasant odors.
Baking soda
Our excellent companion in the cleaning of our home, it will also help us to combat the bad shoe odor.
Since it has antiseptic and disinfectant properties, it will be a good ally in this task.
Sprinkle a spoonful of baking soda on top of each insole, making sure to distribute it very well.
Leave it overnight and remove it the next morning. You will see the result.
Lavender and sage
Place a few sprigs of lavender and sage leaves inside your shoes, and like citrus fruit peels, let them sit overnight. The next morning remove them and you will have a pleasant smell.
It is important that you wash your shoes frequently to avoid the accumulation of dirt and bacteria.
Also, make sure that the shoes are dried naturally and outdoors so that they receive sunlight and fresh air.
It is important that every night you perform the shoe cleaning routine and leave them outside your bedroom, in a place in the house with plenty of ventilation.
Tell us, how do you eliminate bad shoe odor?
Eliminating the bad smell of shoes is not a headache, put into practice these tips and check the results.
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