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Worn leather hiking boots on a wooden mudroom bench with dry tea bags and orange peels used as natural deodorizers.

6 Weird Ways to Get Rid of Smelly Shoes Forever...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Managing moisture through tea bags or newspaper is the most effective way to stop the smell. Nature Wins Natural extracts like lemon and eucalyptus...

6 Weird Ways to Get Rid of Smelly Shoes Forever...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Managing moisture through tea bags or newspaper is the most effective way to stop the smell. Nature Wins Natural extracts like lemon and eucalyptus...

A pair of athletic sneakers, crumpled newspaper, and a spray bottle on a light wood mudroom bench with natural morning light.

The 3 Easy Steps to Clean Smelly Shoes Most Peo...

The Gist Ditch the Machine Standard laundry cycles can damage shoe glues and often trap more moisture inside. Dry First Using newspaper to pull moisture out is the safest way...

The 3 Easy Steps to Clean Smelly Shoes Most Peo...

The Gist Ditch the Machine Standard laundry cycles can damage shoe glues and often trap more moisture inside. Dry First Using newspaper to pull moisture out is the safest way...

Polished leather dress shoes and cedar shoe trees on a modern entryway bench with wool socks.

Why "Airing Out" Stinky Work Shoes Fails: A New...

The Gist Air Is Not Enough Surface air cannot reach the trapped sweat and organic matter inside shoe linings. Moisture Is the Enemy Stopping odor starts with absorbing sweat before...

Why "Airing Out" Stinky Work Shoes Fails: A New...

The Gist Air Is Not Enough Surface air cannot reach the trapped sweat and organic matter inside shoe linings. Moisture Is the Enemy Stopping odor starts with absorbing sweat before...

A pair of white synthetic football cleats being cleaned with a soft brush and microfiber cloth on a mudroom bench.

Kill 99% of Odor Fast: 7 Easy Steps to Clean Fu...

The Gist No Machines Washing machines melt cleat adhesives and warp the shape. Stick to hand-cleaning. Moisture is the Enemy Newspaper and open-air drying are your best friends for preventing...

Kill 99% of Odor Fast: 7 Easy Steps to Clean Fu...

The Gist No Machines Washing machines melt cleat adhesives and warp the shape. Stick to hand-cleaning. Moisture is the Enemy Newspaper and open-air drying are your best friends for preventing...

Pair of leather hiking boots with red laces on a wooden boot tray in a sunlit entryway.

Fix Your Stinky Boots Before the Weekend: 3 Way...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Controlling moisture before it hits the boot lining is the only way to prevent long-term damage and smells. Neutralize, Don't Mask Standard perfumes just...

Fix Your Stinky Boots Before the Weekend: 3 Way...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Controlling moisture before it hits the boot lining is the only way to prevent long-term damage and smells. Neutralize, Don't Mask Standard perfumes just...

A pair of black leather soccer cleats with neon laces sitting on a light oak mudroom bench next to a clear glass spray bottle and a woven seagrass basket.

The 12-Hour Reset: How I Finally Got Rid of Sho...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Odors thrive in damp environments, so removing sweat is the first step to freshness. The 12-Hour Rule Applying natural deodorizers at night gives essential...

The 12-Hour Reset: How I Finally Got Rid of Sho...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Odors thrive in damp environments, so removing sweat is the first step to freshness. The 12-Hour Rule Applying natural deodorizers at night gives essential...