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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 Proven Ways to Get Rid of Smelly Dance Shoes ...

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 Proven Ways to Get Rid of Smelly Dance Shoes ...

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 athletic sneakers on a mudroom bench with cedar wood inserts nearby.

Why Baking Soda Isn't Enough: 6 Ways to Deodori...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Moisture is the primary driver of odor, so drying shoes with newspaper or cedar is vital. Skip the Basics Baking soda and freezing are...

Why Baking Soda Isn't Enough: 6 Ways to Deodori...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Moisture is the primary driver of odor, so drying shoes with newspaper or cedar is vital. Skip the Basics Baking soda and freezing are...

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.

We Tested 15 Methods to Find the 5 Best Ways to...

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...

We Tested 15 Methods to Find the 5 Best Ways to...

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...

Two-tone bowling shoes on a wooden bench next to a bowl of baking soda and white cotton socks for deodorizing.

Deodorize Bowling Shoes for Under $5: 6 Cheap a...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Odors thrive in the synthetic materials of bowling shoes, making air circulation and dryness your first line of defense. Kitchen Cupboard Solutions Using items...

Deodorize Bowling Shoes for Under $5: 6 Cheap a...

The Gist Moisture is the Enemy Odors thrive in the synthetic materials of bowling shoes, making air circulation and dryness your first line of defense. Kitchen Cupboard Solutions Using items...

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...