How to Get the Odor Out of Leather Sandals

Deodorize leather sandals with baking soda.

Leather is a durable material that makes for long-lasting footwear. However, the material is not breathable, so it traps perspiration and odor. Even if you have not worn your leather sandals for awhile, and think the odor has dissipated, you quickly realize that it is still present when you wear the sandals again. Inexpensive products can keep your leather sandals in an odor-free condition.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• White vinegar
• Cleaning rag
• Water

Instructions

1. Sprinkle a light coating of baking soda in the leather sandals, focusing on the inside soles. Let sit overnight.

2. Shake the leather sandals over the trash can to dispose of the baking soda.

3. Saturate a cleaning rag in a mixture of equal parts hot water and white vinegar.

4. Wipe the inside of the leather sandals with the vinegar solution, again concentrating on the inside soles where the most perspiration collects.

5. Allow the leather sandals to air-dry fully, and repeat the process if needed until all odor is gone.

References

• UCDavis: Odor
• Stockton College: Cleaning Alternatives