How to Keep Shoes And Socks Smelling Fresh With Aerosol Deodorant

Shoes and socks often start to smell in rainy, snowy, or wet weather. Use aerosol deodorant to minimize odors on shoes and socks, especially if your feet are prone to sweating. Although stick deodorant may also be used, it is time consuming to apply to socks and can't reach inside shoes. Aerosol deodorant is faster and more hygienic to apply to feet, socks and shoes than stick deodorant.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Unscented or lightly scented can of aerosol deodorant from a supermarket or drug store

1. Buy a can of unscented aerosol deodorant at a department or grocery store. (Sure brand unscented deodorant works well.)

2. Lightly spray the inside of your shoes with deodorant before they start to smell in wet or wintery weather.

3. Lightly spray inside your socks before you put them on if your feet have a tendency to perspire.

4. Remove your shoe liners and spray deodorant underneath them, then replace them as normal.

5. Use less deodorant each time you spray your shoes. With frequent spraying, you shoes should develop a resistance to foot odor, especially if they are waterproof.

Tips & Warnings

• In very wet weather, be sure to place your shoes near a radiator or other heat source so they can dry overnight.
• Be careful not to overspray the deodorant, as overspray will leave a white color on dark socks and shoes.