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Pongy Shoes

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katiepops_2
katiepops_2 Posts: 359 Forumite
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I need some help! I have a pair of suede mules, which I think are also suede lined. I've had them for a couple of years, and frankly, they stink! Apart from the smell they are in really good condition and I don't want to have to chuck them out.

Anyone have any foolproof money saving tips for getting rid of the pong?

TIA.

Kate

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  • squeaky
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    Febreeze. Works a treat :)
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  • Lillibet_2
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    Air them outside on a fine day (or 3), then sprinkle with a little bi-carb to keep fresh. If all else fails put a few drops of essential oil on a cotton wool ball & stuff in the toes;) .
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  • Allexie
    Allexie Posts: 3,460 Forumite
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    Lillibet wrote:
    Air them outside on a fine day (or 3), then sprinkle with a little bi-carb to keep fresh. If all else fails put a few drops of essential oil on a cotton wool ball & stuff in the toes;) .

    ...or stuff a couple of Bounce sheets in the toes when you're not wearing them icon7.gif
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  • Queenie
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    Lillibet wrote:
    Air them outside on a fine day (or 3), then sprinkle with a little bi-carb to keep fresh. If all else fails put a few drops of essential oil on a cotton wool ball & stuff in the toes;) .

    As above.

    Yesterday I made some shoe stuffers for my menfolk's trainers - old sock filled with some cat litter (odour absorbing kind ;) ). Pop them inside your shoes when not wearing. You can make scented one's by filling with some chopped up scraps of old tights/wadding adding a handful of dried lavender, 1 Tbsp of bicarb and refreshing with lavender oil periodically.

    Charcoal is the old fashioned method of "odour eaters".

    For future usage .... I read the other day that you should alternate your shoe wearing because of the sweat glands in your feet - shoes should have a day's grace between wears to air out.
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  • Galtizz
    Galtizz Posts: 1,016 Forumite
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    Don't read if you have a weak stomach :D

    Sprinkling bicarb into shoes is a great idea but if the shoes are sweaty the bicarb will just turn into a sweaty runny stinky mess of gloop (ewwww) which will be difficult to get out

    So use Queenies idea or make sure they are completly dry.
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  • Webbie_2
    Webbie_2 Posts: 144 Forumite
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    Try popping them in the freezer over night. Kills the smell.
  • Austin_Allegro
    Austin_Allegro Posts: 1,462 Forumite
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    Try a half water half vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray inside the shoes after wearing and leave 24 hours to dry out. I do this to all my shoes and the stink has disappeared.

    A really stinky shoe might need a 50% bleach/water solution, but be careful with this as it can ruin colours.
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  • KTFrugal
    KTFrugal Posts: 74 Forumite
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    Newspaper stuffed into shoes absorbs the pong. Works well with musty books, too.
  • katiepops_2
    katiepops_2 Posts: 359 Forumite
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    The thing about stuffing the toes with things is that these are open toed shoes, so that's not going to work ... I may well go and try the vinegar/water solution - I've got some permanently on the go anyway.

    I can't try bleach cos I'm allergic to it, it sets my asthma off.

    Thanks all!

    Kate
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