How to Make Your Own Shoe Deodorizer
Wear any pair of shoes long enough and you're bound to be left with an unpleasant and unwanted odor. Beat the smell with a natural shoe deodorizer without using harmful chemicals. You can make your own odor-busting bags to drop in your favorite pair sneakers using everyday, household items. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Mix 1/2 cup of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of backing soda in a medium-sized bowl and stir thoroughly to remove any clumps.
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Add 10 to 15 drops of lemon essential oil into the powder mixture and stir together in the same bowl. Because lemon consists of 5 to 6 percent citric acid, the acid actually neutralizes odors, while the citrus scents provides a pleasant air freshener.
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Pour 4 to 5 tablespoons of the mixture into a large coffee filter – the bigger the filter, the better, because the larger the bag of mixture, the more deodorizing it will be.
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Gather the top of the full coffee filter and twist the top completely closed.
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Secure the top of the filter with a twist tie to keep any of the mixture from spilling out.
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Place a bag into each shoe and leave in your closet for at least four hours to remove the unwanted odor.
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Tips & Warnings
Replace lemon with other essential oils, such as sage, lavender, rosemary, peppermint or tea tree.
Use kitty litter instead of baking soda and cornstarch if you do not have them.
Tube socks can be used instead of coffee filters. Just sew the ends closed with a needle and thread.
Sprinkle any extra citrus deodorizer mixture directly into your shoes and leave overnight, shaking the powder out in the morning before wearing the shoes.
Discontinue use if an allergic reaction occurs.
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