What if it stinks shoes?

We all wear shoes, but after a time it accumulates a smell that does not bring pleasant sensations to you or to others. What to do if it stinks shoes, you will learn by reading this article.

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Why stinks shoes?

Shoes smell for many reasons:

• if it is new - smells like glue and packaging or the material from which it is made;
• if your shoes are already worn - it can cause an unpleasant odor due to bacteria that have appeared due to the formation of sweat, dirt or the presence of fungus on the feet.
• if it is made of poor-quality material, it "does not breathe" legs - because of this very quickly there is a strong and sharp smell.

Important! First, find out the cause of the smell, then you can safely get rid of the problem using the tips below.

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Stinks shoes - what to do?

When we buy new shoes, often in the store, we do not pay attention to its smell, and when we come home we find out that the new shoes produce a noticeable "fragrance", and it's far from pleasant. If you do not want to walk with such a train, the first thing you have to do is air it:

1. Get the shoes out of the package.
2. Remove all fillers.
3. Put on the balcony at night.

Note: If this method does not work, try the following options using the improvised tools.

Method 1

What to do if it stinks shoes:

1. Make a weak aqueous solution from peroxide or manganese.
2. Process the whole internal surface with a cotton pad.

Note: These drugs have disinfectant properties and often help to quickly fix the problem.

Method 2

Apply any absorbents: activated carbon, flour, baking soda, sawdust for animal toilets. They absorb the smell and excess moisture. Use them is simple:

1. Put the powder inside the shoe and leave it for a few hours.
2. Thoroughly vacuum the inside out after the time has elapsed.

Note: Use coal carefully, since it can leave black marks. It is better to put it in a separate pouch, which is put inside the shoes.

Method 3

Vinegar and ammonia will come to your rescue in getting rid of unwanted odors, including if the shoe smells sweat. To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Wet a few cotton wool in the vinegar, squeeze it slightly to avoid over-wetting the material.
2. Wipe the entire inner surface.
3. Wait 2-3 hours.
4. Wipe with aqueous ammonia solution, mixing the ingredients in a 1: 1 ratio.
5. Put on airing.

Method 4

Buy a special deodorant for shoes in the store and carry out the treatment inside, following the instructions on the package.

Method 5

The main culprit of the smell is most often the fungus on the feet. Cope with this ailment and simultaneously disinfect the shoes with an old tried and tested tool - boric acid. It is used as follows:

1. Do daily foot baths with diluted acid in water.
2. After the procedure, put on cotton socks.
3. Wipe contaminated shoes for the night.
4. Repeat the procedure for a couple of weeks.

Note: This method is so effective that it even helps if the sneakers are stinking.

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What if the stink of shoes is stinking?

So that you no longer feel uncomfortable in public places, and the smell of your feet still does not go away, for example, due to the peculiarities of the body and a stable sweating that is difficult to treat, follow these recommendations:

1. Do more drying and cleaning shoes.
2. Buy a special electric dryer, which has the function of ultraviolet action - it disinfects shoes and kills the smell.
3. Make homemade dryers from old newspapers - they absorb the moisture well.
4. Dry insole and change every day.
5. Try not to dry the shoes near the heaters - from such treatment any material deteriorates and is not subject to long wear.
6. Put for the night inside the mandarin or lemon peel( any citrus).
7. Buy a special set of scented balls for shoes "Fix price" in the store - they have a pleasant scent of mint and lemon.
8. Make a strong infusion of green tea and rinse them with shoes. This action eliminates odor and ensures sterility.
9. If your feet sweat heavily, use "Timurova Ointment" - you can buy it at any pharmacy.
10. Buy cream from sweating of feet "Lavelin" - it fights with microbes that cause a smell of sweat.
11. Reduces sweating of the feet with a common antiperspirant for the armpits, treat with foot medication, before putting on socks or tights.
12. Put smelling shoes in a plastic bag, place in a freezer and leave overnight( this method is not suitable for lacquer shoes).
13. If the house has animals and shoes smells not only sweat, but urine, get the remedy for odor "Odorgon" - it does not mask the smell, but absorbs it without leaving a trace.

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Useful advices

1. Keep an eye on the hygiene of your feet every day.
2. Change socks or tights daily.
3. Choose socks from natural materials.
4. Wear shoes on the weather.
5. Use after washing your feet with a deodorant cream.
6. Make a bath of a solution of potassium permanganate or vinegar.
7. Do not stay in closed shoes for long, take yourself for a rule at work to change shoes in order to let your feet breathe.
8. Use special antibacterial insoles with an antiseptic property, they keep the shoes fresh for a long time.
9. Purchase for each season two pairs of shoes to be able to dry properly, and only the right size.
10. Sneakers, sneakers and slippers can be washed, light summer shoes wipe with warm water and soap.

Follow these rules to get rid of smell if it stinks shoes and your feet will always feel comfortable.