How to get rid of the smell of leather shoes

If you bought new shoes, and from them comes an unpleasant smell, you know – it is poor quality leather or leatherette. But to throw out, of course, footwear is not enough to put a bit of effort to get rid of the smell.

You will need

• - wool or cotton pads;
• soap;
• - flour;
• - sea salt.

Instruction

1. If the shoes are genuine leather, they emit a slight smell of leather, as if it was a new leather bag or jacket. That smell don't do anything – it is enough to ventilate the product. but if you are a person very sensitive, use deodorant. Over time this smell will go away.
2. In the case of the use for the manufacture of products of poor quality leather or use leather shoes or boots will produce a very unpleasant smell. In this case, try to ventilate the shoes. Get ready for what will have to do it often: once that smell won't go.
3. Resort to "people's councils". Rinse the shoes in warm soapy water.
4. Then wipe with vinegar and rinse the soap off again.
5. After all procedures done, drain and thoroughly ventilate the shoes.
6. There's another popular method: put inside an ordinary baby powder or flour. Wait an hour or two, then vacuum thoroughly the inside shoes. You can also use baking soda, activated charcoal or sea salt, leaving it until the morning.
7. Then wipe with a cloth to collect the baking soda.
8. Just replace the insole, as the cause of the smell can be exactly such, are made of poor material. Change in insole made from natural materials or use a special insole with a layer of coal. This type is good because they can absorb moisture and can prevent the occurrence of unpleasant odor. We also offer specialized scented insole..