Smelly shoes can be a real stinker of a problem for your nose and your pocketbook. While commercial deodorizers may promise a quick fix, they often come with a hefty price tag. Luckily, there’s a budget-friendly, DIY solution that harnesses the deodorizing power of common products you already have at home.
With just four handy household items – baking soda, coffee filters, essential oils, and a trusty rubber band – you can bid farewell to stinky shoes without spending your precious pennies on fancy store-bought remedies. Here’s how to deodorize smelly shoes at home in a few simple steps.
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How to deodorize smelly shoes at home
Supplies:
- Baking soda
- Coffee filter (disposable or compostable)
- Essential oils of choice
- Rubber band
Instructions:
- Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to the coffee filter.
- Enhance the mixture with a few drops of essential oil like lemon or tea tree.
- Fasten the coffee filter securely with a rubber band.
- Place the prepared sachet inside your shoes overnight to effectively eliminate odors.
- Keep in mind that the baking soda sachet can be reused multiple times for ongoing odor control.
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