Smelly trainers

Benson · 22 June 2006 at 11:14AM

Does anyone have any old style solutions to deodourising trainers without buying all the expensive sprays?

moggins · 22 June 2006 at 11:51AM

Yep, sprinkle them inside with Bicarb and leave them overnight, then empty it out in the morning. Smelly feet can be dealt with by soaking washed sock in a solution of bicarb and leaving to dry on the line. It cuts foot odour down better than odour eaters.

Pink. · 22 June 2006 at 12:05PM

Hi Benson,

This older thread might help:

stinky shoes - any ideas?

Pink

wanna-be-mortgage-free_2 · 8 August 2006 at 3:56PM

Hi there

My trainers have started to smell from all the running I'm doing and they need a good clean too. Any hints/tips welcome. I can't wash the trainers in the machine because it would destroy the gel inside - they're running shoes.

Any tips would be so welcome not just for me but for my fellow running mates :rotfl:

comping_cat · 8 August 2006 at 4:04PM

Sprinkle the insides with bicarb, leave overnight and then pour out, should help with the smell!!!!

Lucie_2 · 8 August 2006 at 4:14PM

Make sure you always wear socks with them, and take them off as soon as you can after your run to let them dry out.
I've read a couple of articles about how long it can actually take your trainers to dry between workouts - some times up to a week :eek: (depending on the fabric, breathability & so on)
If you're doing a lot of serious running you should maybe look to invest in a second pair & alternate them between runs.
Usually you can take the insole out & wash that by hand - should reduce some of the smell.

floridadreamin · 8 August 2006 at 4:19PM

I've used the Bicarb idea. Got it off here afew months ago and it works a treat.

youngie · 8 August 2006 at 4:43PM

cat litterworks too. put it into old pair of socks tie the ends then put them in your trainers

liz.._4 · 8 August 2006 at 5:07PM

put them in the washer on a wool cycle

Pink. · 8 August 2006 at 5:13PM

Hi wanna-be-mortgage-free,

When my son's get a bit squiffy, I bung them in the washing machine. But as you've said you can't do that with yours, have a look at this thread for ideas: stinky shoes - any ideas?

For cleaning the outside of them, I use cif cream, it usually cleans them up quite well. There are lots more suggestions on this thread: White Trainers

Pink

Nile · 8 August 2006 at 5:16PM

I don't wear mine more than three times a week (playing a team sport) so my method might not work for the OP.

Sometimes I can actually feel the heat (sweat:o ) coming out of the trainers when I take them off. If they're particularly hot/sweaty, I place them on the window sill under an open window to air. Otherwise, I leave them to air in a cool room.

I don't put the trainers back in the wardrobe until the following morning.

I think the worst thing you can do is to put hot/sweaty trainers in a sports bag and leave them to fester.:eek:

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