How to get rid of bad foot odor in shoes in summer: a simple method to get rid of the stench

Along with vacations, outdoor walks, and barbecues, summer also brings certain inconveniences. Among them is increased sweating.

In the summer, when it's hot, the problem of unpleasant foot odor becomes especially urgent. Luckily, The Sun has shared a budget-friendly and effective way to get rid of this problem.

Unpleasant foot odor occurs not because of the presence of sweat, but because bacteria multiply very quickly in a humid environment. On hot days, this problem is exacerbated because most shoes, especially if they are made of synthetic materials or have insufficient ventilation, do not allow moisture to evaporate quickly enough.

Of course, you can wash your feet and easily get rid of the unpleasant odor, but over the course of wearing them, the stench seeps into the shoes. It seems like a death sentence, but in fact, you can easily cope with this problem with ordinary baking soda.

The best remedy for odor

Sweat, which is naturally slightly acidic, interacts with bacteria to produce a variety of organic acids that create that familiar unpleasant odor. When baking soda comes into contact with them, a chemical reaction occurs that destroys the odor.

In addition, the crystalline structure of baking soda allows it to capture and retain odor molecules, a process also known as adsorption. Ultimately, it maintains a stable pH environment, which helps stop the growth of odor-causing bacteria.

To utilize all of these properties of baking soda, all you need to do is sprinkle it on your shoes and expose them to fresh air for a few hours.

After that, you will be able to enjoy your favorite sandals and sneakers again without an unpleasant odor.

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