He smell of sneakers It can be very unpleasant and is a problem that increases in summer, when temperatures rise and we sweat more (also in our feet). And it gets even worse if there are teenagers at home.
Eliminate bad smell from shoes It is a challenge for many people, who often opt for commercial deodorizers that contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment and can irritate the skin. However, there is a very easy and foolproof trick to eliminate odors using natural substances.
The easiest way to eliminate bad odors from shoes
Begoña Pérez, known on social networks as @la_ordenatrizis one of the best-known influencers specialized in order and cleaning. He accumulates more than 1.4 million followers on Instagram and more than 55,000 on Tik Tok, platforms from which he shares easy tips and tricks to take care of the house.
In one of his latest posts on Instagram he details a very simple trick to eliminate and prevent bad smells from sneakers (and all shoes in general) while giving a new use to those mismatched socks that we saved with the hope (almost never fulfilled) of one day pairing them again.
It’s a very effective, economical and ecological deodorant which is achieved simply by adding three or four scoops of baking soda inside socks and tying them so that a little bag remains. you only have put these baking soda bags inside the shoes when you put them away after using them and you will see how the odors disappear.
«This remedy is magnificent, and completely removes bad smell from footwear«explains Begoña. In addition, it lasts a long time.»I wash them and I replace the baking soda every 6 months approximately, coinciding with the wardrobe change«, he assures.
The trick to cleaning sneakers
Another trick for a deeper shoe cleaning (whether shoes or sneakers) consists of add the cleaning power of vinegar to that of baking soda. Begoña Pérez herself explained it in a publication on her Tik Tok account a few months ago.
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This very effective trick consists of put a little baking soda inside the shoe and then spray a little cleaning vinegar inside (without soaking it).
Next, you have to let the mixture sit for about 24 hoursmoving it from time to time if necessary, so that it reaches all parts of the shoe.
After this time, you must remove the baking soda from the shoes, shaking them vigorously, and wipe the inside with a clean cloth so that all the remains come out.
The cleaning and deodorizing power of baking soda
He baking sodathis white powder that we use in baking to give sponginess to cakes, muffins and other preparations, is also a powerful cleaner which has numerous uses in the home, so many that some call it «the Swiss army knife powder.» It is also a product biodegradable, very easy to use, economical and has no odor.
Among the many benefits of baking soda, the following stand out:
- Removes stains of the surfaces.
- clean the clothes.
- Whitens white clothes that have yellowed.
- Neutralizes odors of clothing and different areas of the house with a tendency to bad odors (drains, refrigerator…).
- Repels ants and other insects.
In the article 45 surprising uses of baking soda at home and in the garden You will discover many different ways to get the most out of it in your home and avoid cleaning products full of chemicals that are harmful to you and the environment.