WAYSTO MAINTAIN YOUR SNEAKERS

Sneaker Balls These mini deodorizers are strong enough to keep the smell out of your sneakers. Spray Them Down If you have any essential oils (lavender, tee tree, lemon, rosemary, peppermint) put them to use. Another fix-it-all you may already own is white vinegar. For desperate cases, soak your shoes in a sink of water and white vinegar to clean out the bacteria that is causing that stench. Mr. Clean While the Magic Eraser may not be able to banish bad smells, the sponge takes away any scruff marks or dirt stains. Clean Immediately After Using The sooner you buff abrasions out the easier it will be. Let Them Breathe Stacking up shoes might make your room look neater, but no amount of Frebreeze will help that situation out. Store sneakers and cleats in an open air environment to let them breathe. Don’t Overthink It, Throw Them in the Washing Machine While most footwear brands advise against the washing machine for a throughout hand washing, sometime a spin in a sudsy whirlpool is all a shoe needs. Remove laces and insoles and add a neutral detergent, wash with bulky items like sheets or towels for a gentler option. Pull Out the Tongues This seems simple, but if you’re putting mean miles on your shoes be sure to unlaces and pull open uppers as much as possible after use. This extra air flow will let your sneakers breathe and keep odors from being trapped. Spray Them Down, Part II If you don’t have the time or the motivation to use any of the other advise, spray the with water under the shower then leave them in indirect sunlight to give them a fresh start. Baking Soda Sprinkle baking soda into your runners, basketball shoes, cleats, or trainers post workout to deodorize sweaty shoes and keep you smelling clean. If your shoes have any mesh layers be sure to shake powder loose before wearing again to avoid puffs of white clouds with each step. 7