If there is a time when you have to pay special attention to body odors, it is on very hot days.
The personal cleanliness It is essential all year round but even more so in the summer since when temperatures are high, there are certain parts of the body, such as the feet, that tend to sweat too much. Even though body odor is common, no one wants to be the one emitting it.
There are more and more fake products that promise to eliminate this problem completely and are only a scam. What is true is that home cleaning experts recommend having a good basis of hygiene and consistency when washing the shoes that one wears, since if they are stored with an odor it is very possible that the next time you use them they will cause the famous “paw smell.”
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How to clean shoes
To keep your shoes clean and free of bad odors during the summer, you must follow certain tips recommended by home care and hygiene experts:
- Wash your feet well every day, especially on hot days when you sweat more. Make sure to dry them well, especially between your fingers, to avoid the proliferation of bacteria that cause bad odor.
- Use talcum powder or antibacterial powder on your feet to absorb sweat and keep them dry.
Once you start implementing those tips into your routine, what follows is learning how to wash shoes correctly:
- It is important to let the shoes air out well. After use, leave them outdoors in a dry, well-ventilated place.
- If you are a person who sweats a lot, you can use moisture-absorbing insoles or antimicrobial materials that help keep your shoes fresh.
- If your shoes are very sweaty or smelly, sprinkle baking soda inside before letting them dry overnight.
- Another important tip is to change your socks during the day to prevent your foot from not being able to breathe as it should.
At the same time, experts assure that a fundamental detail when washing footwear is disinfect them with a little vinegar diluted in water or with a mixture of alcohol and water. This will help keep your shoes fresher and without bad smell.
Source: Ambito
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