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stinky shoes - any ideas?

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rach
rach Posts: 5,476 Forumite
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i've just got 0out some shoes which i love but haven't worn for a while.... they can't be worn with socks and consequently they absolutely REEK!!! any suggestions as to how to get rid of / minimise the smell?! I'm totally paranoid that whenever i'm talking to someone they're silently thinking 'what's that awful smell'?

??? ::) ;D
Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j
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  • Juicy_Tube
    Juicy_Tube Posts: 619 Forumite
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    Sprinkle in some bicarb.
    It really does work for shoes and trainers. ;D ;D
    It's great in here! :)
  • rach
    rach Posts: 5,476 Forumite
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    thanks...will soda crystals work? haven't got any bicarb at the moment.
    Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j
  • cathy_3
    cathy_3 Posts: 1,500 Forumite
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    i doubt it

    got any baking powder or white vinegar???
  • rach
    rach Posts: 5,476 Forumite
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    just used the last of my baking powder...baking! will try spraying vinegar in - worked for my mildewey footie top the other week i suppose!

    if not i'll splash out on some bicarb! cheers
    Mum to gorgeous baby boy born Sept 2010:j
  • Suzy_Babe
    Suzy_Babe Posts: 314 Forumite
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    When you take the shoes off (& while they take a break before your next wearing!), leave peppermint tea bags in them.
    If it's cheap, I'm cheerful!
  • beachbeth
    beachbeth Posts: 3,862 Forumite
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    When you take the shoes off (& while they take a break before your next wearing!), leave peppermint tea bags in them.

    Yes, then you can use the teabags afterwards too! ;D
  • Careful_Shopper_3
    Careful_Shopper_3 Posts: 78 Forumite
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    Sprinkle the inside of offending footwear with bicarb of soda - leave overnight then hoover out.
  • Chriswil
    Chriswil Posts: 276 Forumite
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    Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a go. I managed to find a can of shoe freshener in our local Savers store for 49p. It actually smells quite nice, although you need to redo it every week or so.
    Waddle you do eh?
  • Chris25
    Chris25 Posts: 12,918 Forumite
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    I think cat litter is supposed to do the trick also.
    Just make sure you hide them from the cat! ;D
  • 16011996
    16011996 Posts: 8,313 Forumite
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    i use talc, cheap and works.
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