Suede boots began to stink - what to do?

Suede boots began to stink, what should I do?- This question at different times arises in many people. He should not be ashamed and immediately sprinkle his head with ashes, speaking ill of himself. Legs can stink not only because of violations of the body's internal functions, but also because of the poor quality of the shoes themselves. Of course, shoes can be sent to the trash, or you can fix this trouble with some industrial and folk methods. In this article, we will try to talk about how to remove the unpleasant odor from your shoes and legs.

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Possible causes of unpleasant odor

As we mentioned above, an unpleasant smell in shoes can arise due to several main reasons:

• Low-quality shoes;
• Increased sweating;
• Fungus.

Even if you are absolutely sure that an unpleasant smell has appeared due to the poor quality of the materials( leatherette, which does not allow the skin to breathe, smelly glue, poor lining or insole), it is necessary to begin to solve the problem with the proper care of the feet.

Unpleasant smell in shoes appears because it is soaked with perspiration, ripens, accumulates dust and dirt, so it's impossible to restrict skin care only. Remove odor should be integrated, including, eliminating it from the shoe itself.

Important! If you use special deodorants for shoes, then apply them in the evening, or at least a few hours before you leave the house - the shoes should dry up.

Check whether everything is in order with the state of health of the skin of the legs will help you test for fungus. If you find this disease, then instead of the following tips, you will need a full treatment, which will prescribe the doctor. Although it does not hurt the use of some folk remedies for feet and tips on removing odors from shoes.

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Proper foot care

To reduce sweating through the skin of the feet, it is necessary to look after them correctly, adjusting sweating and circulation, and also to keep the socks and shoes clean.

Proper care of the feet means:

1. Daily washing, and if there is such a possibility, at first it is better to wash your feet several times a day.
2. For these purposes, use soap( well, if there is tar) and a loofah, because it will not be enough to simply rinse your feet - they should be carefully soaped( between the fingers especially) and scratches.
3. After thorough washing, wipe dry your feet with a towel and spread with gel, cream, or other foot care, which is specifically designed for this purpose.

Important! It is advisable to abandon the use of synthetic socks or pantyhose in favor of cotton products.

Wash your feet with a problem of excessive sweating is better than cool water or finish washing with contrasting trays: warm-cold-warm.

Important! In the morning it is recommended to lubricate the feet with cream and wear clean cotton socks. It is possible to use special sprays for shoes and legs. These are two different means. The use of the same product for both feet and shoes is unacceptable.

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Pharmacy tools

The foot care package also includes the use of pharmacy products to control sweating, which will also help to remove unpleasant odors.

In the pharmacy you can buy:

• Salicylic ointment or salicylic-zinc paste - it is recommended to use the product every 2-3 days strictly for the feet.
• Paste Teymurova - this tool has proved itself well and is actively used by many truckers. At first, the paste is applied to the feet 5-7 times a day, and after a time - only 1 time to maintain the effect.
• Furacilin solution - can be made independently from powder or tablets. Should get 10% solution.
• Regidron.
• Deo-control.
• Cream "5 days".
• The Potonon.
• Formagel.
• Dupaffite.
• Gel "Ginseng plus".
• AlGel.

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Folk remedies

Folk savvy and wisdom could not bypass the problem of unpleasant feet odor. Here are some proven ways to help make suede boots do not stink, and legs along with them:

• Wash your feet in cool water with tar soap.
• To soar feet in brewed cleanliness.
• Make foot baths with substances that have astringent and bactericidal properties. Among them: bark of pine and oak, willow, black tea.
• A couple of drops of eucalyptus oil with the addition of edible salt are applied to the feet or put in a sock at night.

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Attention to the insole

Already a month later, some insole have to be changed( cardboard), but others can be attributed several seasons( leather goods).In any case, insoles need to be paid close attention, because they absorb most of the sweat and dirt.

If an unpleasant smell comes from shoes, it is advisable to wash and dry the insoles daily. In addition, help to get rid of the unpleasant odor of such insoles:

• With silver ions;
• Flavored;
• Made of bamboo and flax;
• With activated carbon - there are two types: thick and leather.

Important! In addition to special insoles you can buy:

• Socks and socks with special antifungal impregnation. The effect of such a pair may be enough for several washings.
• Also do not give legs a lot to sweat special socks for running.
• Napkins with deodorant-antistatic - they are convenient in that they can be used with any closed shoes.

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We eliminate the unpleasant odor in the shoes

Some are unhappy with the smell of only bought shoes, others suffer from the unpleasant smell of the old. The means for eliminating such problems are the same, but it is not known which will help you. So just try the other ways tested in random order:

• If you started to stink room slippers, then just wash them in the washing machine. Other shoes can be washed with a soapy cloth.

Important! Always wash off soap after the procedure. Repeat it can be at least daily - until the smell disappears and as a preventive measure.

• A weak solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide has a disinfecting property and can help remove unpleasant odors from shoes.
• Hot steam treatment can also help with an unpleasant odor problem. If there is no steam cleaner in the arsenal, then you can put the hose on the tip of the kettle.
• The "5 days" powder has a lasting effect - it lasts for the whole season, however, during use( 5 days) there will be a slight inconvenience from the white powder in the socks.

Important! Great for a demi season.

• Absorbents help to remove in the shoes not only moisture, but also unpleasant odors. You can use baking soda, activated charcoal, alum, baking powder, flour. From the coal can remain dark spots, but the other listed products are completely safe for shoes. They need to be left for a couple of hours inside, and then properly drained or vacuumed.
• As an absorbent is also a good fit for cat litter - it absorbs both moisture and odor.
• Ground coffee with salt or coffee beans left for a few days in shoes will also help remove odor. However, usually the effect is temporary, up to two weeks.
• Orange crusts put on the night in shoes, will help remove the smell of sweat and give your pleasant aroma. This method is not very effective against a strong odor.
• Alcohol and vodka not only remove odor, but also kill harmful microbes.

A few more ways to combat the stink of shoes:

• A controversial odor remover in shoes - vinegar. On the Internet there are both positive and negative reviews about it. The thing is that it should be used as a 10% solution. First it is necessary to wipe the solution inside the shoes, then fill it with paper or newspapers and tie the package. After 24 hours, wash the inside of the shoes with soap, rinse thoroughly and dry thoroughly. It may be necessary to wash and dry after vinegar several times.

Important! Disadvantages of the method: the duration, and also the fact that it is easy to spoil the shoes( if a vinegar gets on the skin, a bright spot may appear).

• "Whiteness" is a radical but effective remedy. The method of use and the disadvantages are similar to the previous one.
• Non-standard, however effective way to remove microbes and odor from shoes is freezing in the freezer. Before the procedure, do not forget to put the shoes in the package.
• A cheap spray for Adidas shoes will help you to understand the smell of both new shoes and old sneakers. Spraying this deodorant enough for 2-3 months.
• Slightly worse, "Adidas", but much cheaper, a spray for shoes "Salamander".It should be used from the very beginning. In order to eliminate the old smell of shoes, it does not fit.

Important! Do not wear the same pair of shoes for a long time. Shoes should rest: aerate and dry.

That's all the advice that you can give on the subject, what to do if suede boots began to stink. We hope you managed to get rid of this problem, and you no longer find yourself in a situation of dubious pleasure when your legs and shoes exude a suffocating ambre.