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A pair of clean cognac leather ankle boots sitting on a weathered wooden bench next to a chunky knit wool scarf and a small orange pumpkin.

The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide: How to Clean Y...

The Gist Storage Stink Dark, unventilated closets trap old sweat and moisture that cause musty storage smells. Material Care Suede needs a soft brush and zero water, while leather needs...

The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide: How to Clean Y...

The Gist Storage Stink Dark, unventilated closets trap old sweat and moisture that cause musty storage smells. Material Care Suede needs a soft brush and zero water, while leather needs...

Colorful children's sneakers and soccer cleats resting on a light oak mudroom bench with a wicker basket nearby.

8 Ways to Fix Smelly Kid’s Shoes in Under 5 Min...

The Gist Dryness is King Moisture is the primary cause of shoe odor, so drying shoes out is the first step to any fix. Nature Wins Using natural essential oils...

8 Ways to Fix Smelly Kid’s Shoes in Under 5 Min...

The Gist Dryness is King Moisture is the primary cause of shoe odor, so drying shoes out is the first step to any fix. Nature Wins Using natural essential oils...

Polished black patent leather marching band shoes sitting on a wooden bench with a cleaning cloth and bowl of water.

Inspection Tomorrow? 7 Easy Ways to Clean Your ...

The Gist Avoid Heat Washing machines and dryers will melt the glue and ruin the shape of your shoes. Smart Shine Magic erasers and glass cleaner are the secret weapons...

Inspection Tomorrow? 7 Easy Ways to Clean Your ...

The Gist Avoid Heat Washing machines and dryers will melt the glue and ruin the shape of your shoes. Smart Shine Magic erasers and glass cleaner are the secret weapons...

Polished black leather tall riding boots with cedar boot trees standing on a weathered wooden bench in a sunlit tack room

Why Traditional Cleaning Fails: 7 Better Tricks...

The Gist Dry First Scrubbing mud while it is wet grinds grit into the leather pores and causes scratches. Interior Matters Moisture trapped inside boots is the leading cause of...

Why Traditional Cleaning Fails: 7 Better Tricks...

The Gist Dry First Scrubbing mud while it is wet grinds grit into the leather pores and causes scratches. Interior Matters Moisture trapped inside boots is the leading cause of...

Pair of heavy leather work boots on a wooden mudroom floor with a spray bottle nearby to stop work shoes from smelling.

Do Your Work Shoes Smell? Here Are 4 Easy Ways ...

The Gist The Moisture Trap Work boots trap moisture more than sneakers, making them a hotspot for deep odors. Dry Smart High-heat drying ruins leather boots, so use newspaper and...

Do Your Work Shoes Smell? Here Are 4 Easy Ways ...

The Gist The Moisture Trap Work boots trap moisture more than sneakers, making them a hotspot for deep odors. Dry Smart High-heat drying ruins leather boots, so use newspaper and...

Neon mesh running shoes with crumpled newspaper inside sitting on a sunlit wooden bench near an open window.

Stop Putting Them in the Wash: 5 Better Ways to...

The Gist Skip the Machine High heat and agitation destroy the glue and foam that make sneakers comfortable and supportive. Moisture is the Enemy Newspaper and baking soda work by...

Stop Putting Them in the Wash: 5 Better Ways to...

The Gist Skip the Machine High heat and agitation destroy the glue and foam that make sneakers comfortable and supportive. Moisture is the Enemy Newspaper and baking soda work by...