My husband’s feet perspire, and it causes his shoes to take on a very unpleasant odor. I’ve purchased various powders and sprays, but they only mask the problem.
If you have company over and need to cool some beverages in a hurry, here is a quick way to do so, and it’s so easy:
Rita, welcome to the club! My husband had the same problem until I started using tea bags. Get the cheapest brand you can find and place two unused tea bags in each shoe. While you don’t have to slip the shoes into a plastic grocery bag, I usually do because it just seems to speed things up. Twenty-four hours later, the shoes should be odor-free. -- HeloiseI know you have a formula for smelly, clogged drains, but I’ve forgotten what it is.
To eliminate odors, pour 2 handfuls of baking soda down the drain and let it sit for 15 minutes. Follow with about 2 cups of white vinegar. It will fizz and foam up , and it will help with any unwanted odors.
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