Shoe Odor Removal Techniques

As someone that is not a huge fan of driving, I do a whole lot of walking. My family only owns a single car so a lot of the time, I have to walk or take the bus to get where I need to go. This much walking can end up being a bit of a drag on your shoes, and nowhere is that more evident than in the odors that come from old pairs of shoes. After dealing with the smells for years, enough was enough and I looked into the best shoe odor removal techniques.

Unique and easy shoe odor removal tips

The first and probably most readily available way to get rid of the stench in your shoes is to sprinkle a little baking soda or talcum powder into the soles. This is great for shoe odor removal, but you will be left with some residual powder in your shoes. I would not recommend this technique for leather or suede shoes as the exterior material tends to absorb the powders and get stained.

Another unique idea I found on the internet was to stuff your shoes full of tea bags, preferably something scented like an herbal blend or Earl Grey with bergamot. The tea absorbs the odors and replaces the foul smell with something a little bit more pleasant. Of course, not everyone has a ton of scented tea bags lying around their house. Fret not – there are still other solutions to shoe odor removal.

One of my wife’s favorite techniques is to just place a couple of dryer sheets along the insole of your shoe. This does an okay job of absorbing the odor, but mostly just makes your shoes smell like a strange combination of detergent and sweat.

Of course, an easy way to get your shoes to stop stinking is to just purchase some odor-eating insoles. But that takes the fun and adventure out of shoe odor removal, does it not?

When you store your shoes, use something like the Cedar Shoe Rack to keep your shoes smelling a little bit better. Plus, this shoe rack is a great way to keep your closets organized!