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How
to Remove Shoe Odor...
Tips
to Keep Your Feet Smelling Great
 Please
tell me if there is anything I can do
about my smelly sandals! I
don't know what to clean them with to
get the odor out. (Nahunta, GA)
 When
the smell of your own shoe makes you
keel over, you know it's way past time
to stomp out killer foot stink.
Prevention is best: Bathe
regularly, wash between your toes and,
dry thoroughly.
Follow the
J. Sisters' advice and
give
feet a spritz of Sea Breeze before
putting shoes on. If your feet tend to
perspire a lot and you want the look
of a
bare leg, try to
wear shoes that
you can inconspicuously wear cotton peds to
absorb perspiration. A
charcoal-based inner sole, like
Odor
Eaters will also combat the foul
smell.
Shoes made from synthetic materials,
have a rubber sole, or plastic
innersole are usually the main
culprits for producing foot odor
because your feet cannot breathe and
perspiration wetness breeds bacteria
which starts to reek.
If the shoe is sturdy, like a sneaker ,
toss it in the wash on the gentle
cycle and let it air dry. Do this on a
regular basis so smell doesn't build
up.
If shoes are too delicate for the
wash, try what works to remove odor
from your refrigerator: Sprinkle the
inside of shoes with baking soda and
let it neutralize overnight. Shake
shoes out before wearing. If you're
having a crafty moment, make a
re-useable baking soda sachet by
filling a pretty hanky with some Arm &
Hammer. Secure hanky ends with a rubberband, and then cover the band
with a velvet ribbon.
Don't laugh at this one, but kitty
litter is fab for eliminating more
than the obvious kind of strong smell.
Find an old, clean pair of
pantyhose
and cut them so you can stuff the foot
portion with enough cat litter to fill
your shoe. Knot ends to secure.
Presto, you have an instant shoetree
that removes odor!
In the same way that
Dryel or fabric
softener sheets wipe out light body
odor from clothing, the sheets can
also freshen-up shoes if tucked inside
them overnight.
The medical term for smelly feet is
Bromhydrosis. If all simple solutions
fail to tame your tangy tootsies, you
should consult a podiatrist.
--July 26, 2002
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