How To Remove Shoe Smell Using Soda Baking

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JAKARTA - The problem of bad smell in shoes can be very annoying, either for ourselves or for others around us. There are currently so many products that are chosen to get rid of the smell of shoes, but one of the most affordable and easy to use is baking soda.

Yes, the ingredients that are often found in this kitchen do have the ability to absorb odors, especially in humid shoes because they are often worn daily. Then, how to use it? Reporting from The Spruce, Friday, May 3, see the next explanation.

Taburi baking soda on shoes

Sprinkle the baking soda directly into the shoes you want to clean. Use about one tablespoon for each shoe or less for large shoes. Let go of shoes to spread baking soda.

Leave it alone for 24 hours

Keep the baking soda in your shoes for a full 24 hours so that the soda cake has fully absorbed the smell. If you're in a hurry, you can shorten it to 12 hours or overnight.

Bebaskan the rest of the baking soda powder

Make sure to remove the rest of the powder before wearing shoes. If the shoes still smell, you can repeat the process to remove the remaining odor.

If you don't like the sensation of "terress" in your feet, the next option to deal with the shoe that smells is to wrap the baking soda with a socks. Here are the steps;

Baking soda that has been tied to shoes can be stored again and used when needed.