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QuestionI've already tried the above methods to get the perfume smell out of my sneakers. Is there anything else I can try?Community AnswerDo the tea bag method every day for a week.
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QuestionCan you use more than one of these at a time?Community AnswerYes. Although be prepared for some bubbly fun if you combine the vinegar and baking soda methods!
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QuestionHow do I clean my all-white Nike Air Force 1s?Community AnswerUse the tea bag or dyer method. If you really want to clean them, try a very light bleaching.
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QuestionI tried the baking soda method, but how should I clean the baking soda out of my shoes after?Community AnswerGently bang the heel of the shoe on a solid surface until the baking soda collects in the heel. Turn it upside down over the trash can and gently tap the bottom of the shoe until it falls out. It won't hurt your feet if a bit stays in the shoe, and will help to control new odor.
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QuestionHow can I dry my Nike winter jogger boots?Community AnswerUnlace them and stuff newspaper or paper towels in them. Let them dry for a few hours and then remove the newspapers. Let them air dry in the sun (if possible) for a few hours after that.
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QuestionCan I use a new teabag? Or does it have to have been used and then dried out?Community AnswerA new tea bag would be best. A dried out bag would have lost its aroma.
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QuestionWhat is the active ingredient in odor eaters?Community AnswerActivated charcoal in odor eaters neutralize the odor through deionization, in much the same way as modern odor neutralizing sprays.
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QuestionWill putting expensive shoes with towels through washing machine on the gentle cycle still damage shoes?Community AnswerYes, the shoes may still be damaged.
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QuestionWhat type of a tea bags are used to remove the smell?Community AnswerUse any type of tea you'd like!
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QuestionI tried the tea bag and baking soda method, but it didn't work. Which other one do you recommend for me?Community AnswerThe dryer sheets would be the next best thing. If that doesn't work you might consider getting new shoes.
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QuestionHow do I clean my Jordans?Community AnswerFollow the tips listed in the article above.
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QuestionHow much baking soda do I need to put in?Community AnswerPut 1 teaspoon and shake it around. Then let it sit overnight -- the smell should be gone in the morning.
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QuestionWill hydrogen peroxide work?Community AnswerYes, it will. However, it will also bleach them. Consider using 70% alcohol instead.
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QuestionCan I just wash my shoes with water?Community AnswerWater may get dirt off the outside, but it won't get deep stains out of certain materials. I suggest using a compound of soap as well.
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QuestionHow do I clean my shoes?Community AnswerFollow the instructions listed in the article above.
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QuestionHow long should I aerate my shoes after a long day?Community AnswerUntil the next use. This should be plenty of time to get the smell out of the shoes.
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QuestionIs washing my shoes with only water enough to remove the dried sweat in it?Community AnswerNope! Water alone won't kill the bacteria, and it may make it worse. Use a drop of dish soap.
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QuestionCan I put my Adidas Superstars in the washer?Community AnswerI have done this, but I put them in a pillowcase and then knotted open end. I washed them in a non-agitator top-loading washer in Woolite, then I pulled them out at the end of the cycle and air dried them and stuffed them with paper to retain their shape when I was done.
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QuestionCan I put my solid 24k gold plated shoes in the washer?Community AnswerA washing machine will clean them. However, it will also destroy your gold plating.
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QuestionHow do I clean my Birkenstocks?Community Answer
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