Effective tips for eliminating odor from sneakers after the gym
The most common reminder of an evening workout at the gym in the morning is muscle soreness and… the smell of sneakers. If you worked out diligently, and then forgot to take your shoes out to the balcony for airing, be prepared for unpleasant consequences in the form of unwanted “aroma”. To correct the situation, in no case do not try to mask the unwanted smell with deodorant, as this will only make the situation worse. It is better to use one of these tips, informs Ukr.Media.
Baking soda and coffee filter
Baking soda is a golden helper around the house. It is both a great cleaning agent and an aid in the fight against unpleasant odors. Take a clean coffee filter bag, pour a teaspoon of baking soda into it, add a drop of your favorite essential oil, and tie it with a regular rubber band. Such a ball will absorb the unpleasant odor, and the oil will act as a natural flavoring. Place the coffee filters inside your shoes and leave them overnight.
Cotton pads
Lemon essential oil can also be applied to a cotton pad or just a small ball of cotton wool. Place it inside the smelly sneaker. After a while, you will feel that the shoe is fresh and ready to wear again.
The power of the sun
A simple tip on how to quickly improve the condition of your shoes if you don't have any cleaning or fragrance ingredients at hand. Simply place your sneakers in the sun (for example, on a balcony or window sill). When the shoes warm up, the unpleasant odors will disappear, as bacteria will not be able to multiply inside the sneakers.
Freezer capacity
If sunny days are not enough, try something different. Place your shoes in a bag in the freezer for 12 hours. In this case, the bacteria that cause the unpleasant odor will be destroyed by the cold.
Use lemon or orange peel
For shoes that don't mind getting a little wet, use lemon or orange peel. The natural flavoring is just as effective as essential oil.
Disinfect with medical alcohol
You can pour alcohol into a spray bottle and spray it on the inside of your shoes. Given its antibacterial properties, there will be no trace of bad odor left behind, and alcohol will dry out wet sneakers because it evaporates quickly.
Toilet soap
Another effective method is to use toilet soap. Place a dry bar inside the sneaker and it will absorb dirt, leaving behind a pleasant scent.
You probably have at least one of these products at home, so use these methods without fear, and your shoes will always be flawless.
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