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A pair of cork-soled sandals sits on a light oak entryway bench next to an amber glass spray bottle and a soft-bristled suede brush.

How to Deep Clean Birkenstock Footbeds Without ...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Soaking Birkenstocks in water ruins the cork and glue, so stick to dry brushing and light mists. Sandpaper Secrets A 220-grit sandpaper can gently...

How to Deep Clean Birkenstock Footbeds Without ...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Soaking Birkenstocks in water ruins the cork and glue, so stick to dry brushing and light mists. Sandpaper Secrets A 220-grit sandpaper can gently...

A pair of grey wool sneakers next to a natural spray bottle and fresh eucalyptus on a light wood table.

Stink-Free Allbirds Wool Runners: 5 Easy Hacks

The Gist Never Use Heat High heat ruins wool fibers so always stick to air drying in a breezy spot. Natural is Better Essential oils like tea tree and eucalyptus...

Stink-Free Allbirds Wool Runners: 5 Easy Hacks

The Gist Never Use Heat High heat ruins wool fibers so always stick to air drying in a breezy spot. Natural is Better Essential oils like tea tree and eucalyptus...

A person's hands using a spray bottle to treat black vegan leather Chelsea boots on a wooden mudroom bench.

Why Your Vegan Leather Boots Reek (And the 3-Mi...

The Gist The Plastic Trap Synthetic materials are essentially plastic and trap sweat against your feet with nowhere to vent. No Heat or Water Never use a washing machine; instead,...

Why Your Vegan Leather Boots Reek (And the 3-Mi...

The Gist The Plastic Trap Synthetic materials are essentially plastic and trap sweat against your feet with nowhere to vent. No Heat or Water Never use a washing machine; instead,...

Pair of On Cloud 5 sneakers with insoles removed and crumpled newspaper inside to deodorize overnight on an entryway bench.

Stop the Funk! The 8-Hour Trick for Fresh On Cl...

The Gist The Pod Problem The CloudTec pods trap sweat and heat, making these shoes smell faster than traditional sneakers. Airflow is Key You must remove insoles and use active...

Stop the Funk! The 8-Hour Trick for Fresh On Cl...

The Gist The Pod Problem The CloudTec pods trap sweat and heat, making these shoes smell faster than traditional sneakers. Airflow is Key You must remove insoles and use active...

Classic black and white Vans Old Skool sneakers on a wooden bench with a spray bottle and baking soda bowl nearby

Stop Ruining Your Vans! 3 Cheap DIY Fixes for Odor

The Gist Avoid the Machine Washing machines can melt the glue and ruin the suede on your Vans. Stick to hand-cleaning. pH Balance is Key Baking soda and white vinegar...

Stop Ruining Your Vans! 3 Cheap DIY Fixes for Odor

The Gist Avoid the Machine Washing machines can melt the glue and ruin the suede on your Vans. Stick to hand-cleaning. pH Balance is Key Baking soda and white vinegar...

Grey felted wool slippers on a cream rug next to a steaming coffee mug and a wooden table.

Why Your Wool Slippers Smell Musty—And The One ...

The Gist The Root Cause Wool traps moisture and skin cells deep in its fibers, which causes that classic musty smell. Avoid the Wash Washing machines often shrink and ruin...

Why Your Wool Slippers Smell Musty—And The One ...

The Gist The Root Cause Wool traps moisture and skin cells deep in its fibers, which causes that classic musty smell. Avoid the Wash Washing machines often shrink and ruin...