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Pink leather ballet slippers and an unzipped canvas dance bag on a light wood studio floor with soft window light.

7 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Smelly Dance Shoes an...

The Gist Dryness is King Airflow and rotation are the most effective ways to prevent permanent odors from settling into dance gear. Nature Over Chemicals Essential oils like eucalyptus and...

7 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Smelly Dance Shoes an...

The Gist Dryness is King Airflow and rotation are the most effective ways to prevent permanent odors from settling into dance gear. Nature Over Chemicals Essential oils like eucalyptus and...

Leather work boots and canvas sneakers sitting on a sunlit jute rug in a tidy mudroom entryway.

6 Cheap Tricks to Fix Stinky Shoes for Under $5...

The Gist Dryness is Key Odors thrive in damp environments, so using newspaper to pull liquid out of shoe linings is the first step to freshness. DIY Limitations Baking soda...

6 Cheap Tricks to Fix Stinky Shoes for Under $5...

The Gist Dryness is Key Odors thrive in damp environments, so using newspaper to pull liquid out of shoe linings is the first step to freshness. DIY Limitations Baking soda...

Pair of brown leather lug boots with thick rubber soles resting on a wooden entryway bench with a sprig of eucalyptus.

The 5 Best Ways to Deodorize Lug Boots

The Gist Scrub the Soles Deep treads trap organic matter that rots and smells if not scrubbed regularly. Dry Slow Traditional newspaper stuffing is more effective and safer than high-heat...

The 5 Best Ways to Deodorize Lug Boots

The Gist Scrub the Soles Deep treads trap organic matter that rots and smells if not scrubbed regularly. Dry Slow Traditional newspaper stuffing is more effective and safer than high-heat...

A pair of professional ski boots with liners partially removed on a wooden lodge bench, showcasing 6 easy methods for fixing stinky ski boots.

Stop Using Deodorant Sprays: 6 Easy Methods for...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Plastic shells trap sweat, so you must remove liners to allow evaporation. Avoid High Heat High heat from radiators or dryers ruins expensive foam...

Stop Using Deodorant Sprays: 6 Easy Methods for...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Plastic shells trap sweat, so you must remove liners to allow evaporation. Avoid High Heat High heat from radiators or dryers ruins expensive foam...

A pair of white nursing clogs and a stethoscope on a wooden entryway bench next to a small glass spray bottle.

7 Quick and Easy Tricks to Fix Stinky Nursing S...

The Gist The 24-Hour Rule Alternating between two pairs gives shoes 48 hours to fully dry out and reset. Socks Matter Merino wool or synthetic blends pull sweat away far...

7 Quick and Easy Tricks to Fix Stinky Nursing S...

The Gist The 24-Hour Rule Alternating between two pairs gives shoes 48 hours to fully dry out and reset. Socks Matter Merino wool or synthetic blends pull sweat away far...

Tall tan suede over-the-knee boots standing upright next to a glass spray bottle and a white cotton sock on a light wood floor.

7 Easy Ways to Deodorize Over-the-Knee Boots Us...

The Gist Ventilation is Key Tall boots trap moisture due to poor ventilation, making them prone to heavy odors. Natural Absorbers Household items like baking soda and newspaper are excellent...

7 Easy Ways to Deodorize Over-the-Knee Boots Us...

The Gist Ventilation is Key Tall boots trap moisture due to poor ventilation, making them prone to heavy odors. Natural Absorbers Household items like baking soda and newspaper are excellent...