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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2024 19:32:06 GMT
Our coat/shoe closet by the front door is stinky. I used to use those RENUZIT adjustable fresheners (they had an odor eliminator one that made the odor go away, not mask it); But they don't make it anymore. I recently tried an opened box of baking soda and it helped for only a week. Anything to recommend that truly works to eliminate the odor? Don't want to keep buying stuff that doesn't work as it will get $$$. Thanks!
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Post by pantsonfire on Jul 6, 2024 19:45:20 GMT
Deodorize the shoes and leave them out in the hot sun. Also let your jackets hang outside in the fresh air.
Did anything that was damp get placed in there? I would make sure any shoes/jackets are dry before placing in a small closed space.
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Post by littlemama on Jul 6, 2024 21:13:13 GMT
Ds sprays his shoes with Pet Odor Eliminator and that helps. (We call
it Pet Killer, due to a misspoken request for it)
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Post by librarylady on Jul 6, 2024 21:34:09 GMT
Activated charcoal works, but it must be activated charcoal. I would buy some and put it in little bags in each shoe. I had some little bags made for gifts that were a thin fabric with a drawstring top.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 6, 2024 21:44:45 GMT
What is the source of the odor? It sounds like you need to eliminate the source. Wash all of the garments. Wash the shoes too, and then lay them out in the sun. If they can’t be washed, spray them with vodka or vinegar and lay them out in the sun. If the odor comes from the walls of an old house, wash the walls down with TSP and paint the closet with Kilz. Also consider that you could have a dead mouse in your walls.
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Post by Zee on Jul 6, 2024 21:59:42 GMT
Wear socks?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2024 22:54:09 GMT
Deodorize the shoes and leave them out in the hot sun. Also let your jackets hang outside in the fresh air. Did anything that was damp get placed in there? I would make sure any shoes/jackets are dry before placing in a small closed space. Nothing damp. It is a feet smell. I do deodorize the shoes with powder or spray. Jackets are washed regularly. I just don't want to smell feet every time I open the door. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2024 22:59:42 GMT
The shoes that are in there right now are flip flops and sandals. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2024 23:02:33 GMT
What is the source of the odor? It sounds like you need to eliminate the source. Wash all of the garments. Wash the shoes too, and then lay them out in the sun. If they can’t be washed, spray them with vodka or vinegar and lay them out in the sun. If the odor comes from the walls of an old house, wash the walls down with TSP and paint the closet with Kilz. Also consider that you could have a dead mouse in your walls. Definitely shoes (currently sandals and flip flops). Jackets are washed regularly. Shoes get sprayed or powder. Just stinky feet smell from sweating in the summer heat. Not a dead animal smell! |
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Post by Tearisci on Jul 6, 2024 23:07:49 GMT
It's just me and I used to have a shoe closet that had stinky smell too. I used to use a portable air freshener that kind of worked but never seemed to get rid of the smell.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jul 7, 2024 4:13:29 GMT
If the shoes are sweaty and damp when they are put in the closet, it’s going to stink because there’s likely not enough airflow for the shoes to thoroughly dry. You need to make sure the shoes are aired out and dry before putting them in the closet.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 7, 2024 7:45:32 GMT
The shoes that are in there right now are flip flops and sandals.
I haven't used it myself though.
I would also try a multifaceted approach. Spray the shoes/sandals with odor eliminator, open a box of baking soda in the closet, and maybe have those odor fighting sneaker balls in closed toe shoes.
Life is stinky. There is no shame in that. You just keep trying until you find something that works.
Also, if the flip flops are plastic and were inexpensive, you might want to toss them (and their stink) in the trash at the end of the season. Sometimes it's less cost to just buy new and get rid of the problem that way.
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Post by ChicagoKTS on Jul 7, 2024 13:11:32 GMT
Keep a container of a product called Fresh Wave in the closet. It comes in gel version that absorbs orders. When the gel is gone be sure to replace or refill the container.
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Post by smasonnc on Jul 7, 2024 13:28:26 GMT
Dryer sheets in your shoes? I put them in my boots before I store them.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 7, 2024 13:41:10 GMT
Wash all the shoes and use a foot powder like gold bond (brand name) in your socks/shoes. Sorry but it's the feet that are the problem.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jul 7, 2024 14:38:30 GMT
What is the source of the odor? It sounds like you need to eliminate the source. Wash all of the garments. Wash the shoes too, and then lay them out in the sun. If they can’t be washed, spray them with vodka or vinegar and lay them out in the sun. If the odor comes from the walls of an old house, wash the walls down with TSP and paint the closet with Kilz. Also consider that you could have a dead mouse in your walls. Definitely shoes (currently sandals and flip flops). Jackets are washed regularly. Shoes get sprayed or powder. Just stinky feet smell from sweating in the summer heat. Not a dead animal smell! Do you let them dry before putting them in the closet? That could help. |
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 8, 2024 1:54:38 GMT
The shoes that are in there right now are flip flops and sandals. Have a shelf outside the closet for the shoes? |
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Jul 8, 2024 18:46:22 GMT
I don't know where you live, but are the shoes ever in the ocean? Anything that's been in the ocean and doesn't get cleaned thoroughly will be super stinky.
I'd suggest letting the shoes dry completely before you put them in the closet. Buy cheap flip flops and sandals and replace them when they get stinky.
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Post by librarylady on Jul 8, 2024 21:57:29 GMT
Read today that a dry, new tea bag put in the shoe will absorb the odors.
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