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Wet soccer cleats with crumpled newspaper and a floor fan in a mudroom setup to show how to dry and deodorize soccer cleats in 24 hours.

3 Ways to Dry & Deodorize Wet Cleats Before Tom...

The Gist Avoid Heat High heat from dryers or radiators can melt the glues and warp the soles of expensive cleats. Maximize Airflow Remove insoles and use a box fan...

3 Ways to Dry & Deodorize Wet Cleats Before Tom...

The Gist Avoid Heat High heat from dryers or radiators can melt the glues and warp the soles of expensive cleats. Maximize Airflow Remove insoles and use a box fan...

Leather composite toe boots on a garage floor next to a plastic putty knife and cleaning brush.

Stop! How to Wash Hardened Concrete Off Boots S...

The Gist Skip the Machine The abrasive sediment and heavy weight of concrete-caked boots will damage the drum and clog your home plumbing. Manual is Best Use plastic scrapers and...

Stop! How to Wash Hardened Concrete Off Boots S...

The Gist Skip the Machine The abrasive sediment and heavy weight of concrete-caked boots will damage the drum and clog your home plumbing. Manual is Best Use plastic scrapers and...

Tan suede work boots resting on a wooden mudroom bench with a soft cleaning brush nearby

4 DIY Hacks for Smelly Suede Work Boots (No Sta...

The Gist Dry Methods Only Suede is sensitive to water so you should focus on powders and high-evaporation mists to avoid permanent staining. Absorption is Key Fill socks with baking...

4 DIY Hacks for Smelly Suede Work Boots (No Sta...

The Gist Dry Methods Only Suede is sensitive to water so you should focus on powders and high-evaporation mists to avoid permanent staining. Absorption is Key Fill socks with baking...

A pair of brown leather Gore-Tex work boots stuffed with newspaper on a wooden mudroom bench to remove odor.

Why Your Gore-Tex Boots Reek: 5 Steps to Fix It

The Gist Clogged Pores Sweat salts clog the membrane pores, preventing vapor from escaping and creating odor. Dry First Stuff boots with newspaper immediately after use to pull moisture out...

Why Your Gore-Tex Boots Reek: 5 Steps to Fix It

The Gist Clogged Pores Sweat salts clog the membrane pores, preventing vapor from escaping and creating odor. Dry First Stuff boots with newspaper immediately after use to pull moisture out...

Stylish pointed-toe synthetic leather flats on a wooden bench with a cleaning cloth and spray bottle nearby.

3 Ways to Stop Synthetic Flats From Smelling Li...

The Gist The Plastic Trap Synthetic materials are non-porous and trap sweat, creating a greenhouse effect that fuels odor. Gentle Cleaning Avoid the washing machine and instead use pH-balanced natural...

3 Ways to Stop Synthetic Flats From Smelling Li...

The Gist The Plastic Trap Synthetic materials are non-porous and trap sweat, creating a greenhouse effect that fuels odor. Gentle Cleaning Avoid the washing machine and instead use pH-balanced natural...

Birkenstock Arizona sandals next to a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and a cotton pad on a wooden table

Stop Ruining Your Birkenstocks! Alcohol vs. Cork

The Gist Cork Killer Rubbing alcohol dissolves the resin that keeps your Birkenstock cork together. Surface Only Alcohol is a surface-level fix that fails to reach odors trapped deep in...

Stop Ruining Your Birkenstocks! Alcohol vs. Cork

The Gist Cork Killer Rubbing alcohol dissolves the resin that keeps your Birkenstock cork together. Surface Only Alcohol is a surface-level fix that fails to reach odors trapped deep in...