How to Get Smell Out of Boxing Gloves

After a long workout sessions hitting the bag, boxing gloves can often be drench in sweat and develop a smelly stench. This off-putting body odor can often build into an stink so offensive that it can serve as a mental deterrent to wearing the gloves.


Despite having obvious difficulties in deodorizing the boxing gloves, there remain some practices that can help to remove the odor and help reduce smells from developing within the future.

Smell Removal Solutions for Boxing Gloves

1 Wadded Newspaper + Fabric Softener Sheets

If your boxing gloves have an especially challenging odor, fabric softener sheets and newspaper can be used in tandem as a deodorizing solution. Begin by stuffing two fabric softener sheets within each of the gloves. Follow this action by wadding up several sheets of newspaper and stuffing them within the entire of each glove until no further space is available. Simply let these content rest within the gloves over night and remove them before the using the gloves within the future. The newspaper will work to absorb the moisture and smell while the fabric softener will impart a gentle flora effect.

2 Cedar Chips in Socks

Another tried and true solution for removing odors from boxing gloves is through the use of cedar chips. Although socks vary in size, you can safely fill up two different normal size socks with cedar chips, making sure to tie a knot at the end to keep the cedar chips from falling out. Upon making these cedar chip deodorizer sack, you will want to use them after every use of the boxing gloves. For best results, you can leave the deodorizing inserts within the gloves until you need to use them again.

3 Cat Litter in Socks

In a similar fashion as wood chips, fresh cat litter can be tied into socks as a deodorizing solution. Although cat litter is engineered for a feline’s waste, it can remain very effective as a deodorizer of boxing gloves. Fill two socks up half way with cat liter and proceed to tie knots to keep any of the deodorizing granules from spilling out. Place these freshening bundles within each glove after use and remove them shortly before future use for best results.

4 Air Out on Back Patio or Terrace

As a final deodorizing solution, the boxing gloves can be places outside on a back patio or terrace to allow the gloves to properly air out and let the smelly sweat dry within them. As a general rule of thumb, boxing gloves will take somewhere between 24-48 to have the worst of the smelly residues dry out.

Smell Removal Solutions for Boxing Gloves

1 Wear Hand Wraps

The practice of wearing hand wraps within your gloves will do much to cut down on the amount of sweat that makes it’s way within the gloves. Less sweat within the gloves translates directly to less odor from developing. Hand wraps can easily be placed through the washing machine and can save you much time and effort spent in deodorizing your gloves.

2 Treat Regularly

If you do find odors building within your gloves, it will be important that you treat the gloves regularly with one of the above solutions. If they are not treated for too long of a period the smell can intensify into an unworldly stench that can be extremely difficult to remove.



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How to Get Smell Out of Slippers

Slippers do not usually develop an odors quickly, but the stench can be rather awful when they do. This foot related stench can be off-putting from a footwear that is supposed to offer coziness within the comfort of one’s home.


 

Fortunately, there are a number of solutions available for lifting odors from slippers. The following household solutions will help in deodorizing slippers to ensure that they are always smelling their best.

 
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Smell Removal Solutions for Slippers

 

1 Baking Soda

This household solution is a tried and true solution for lifting nasty foot related odors out of slippers. Scoop 3-4 teaspoon of baking soda and place within the interior of the slippers. Follow this action by quickly shuffling the footwear to cause the deodorizing powder to cover the areas where your foot normally comes into contact within the interior of the slippers. Allow the baking soda to set in overnight before pouring the used powder within a small bedside bowl for reuse during the subsequent night. You will want to repeat this action nightly with the slippers until all of the foot related funk has been absorbed from the slippers.

 

2 White Vinegar Rags

If the baking soda has not delivered desired results, using this household acid can work well in cutting through any remaining odors. Make a solution of one white vinegar and water within equal part in a kitchen bowl. Proceed to dunk two small dishcloths within the mixture and stuff the wet hand towels within the interior of each slipper. Allow the white vinegar drenched dishcloths to rest within the slippers overnight. The dish cloths can be removed within the morning and the slippers can be place outside within the sun to air dry.

 

3 Activated Charcoal Insert

If you are not in a rush, using activated charcoal inserts can be an effective solution. To create your own inserts you will need six activated charcoal briquettes and an old pair of nylon leggings. Begin by cutting the nylon leggings into two to separate the lags. Proceed to place three charcoal briquettes within each legging and then tie a knot to enclose the briquettes within. Finally, you will need to place each of these within the slippers on a nightly basis until no odor remains. Expect these homemade activated charcoal inserts to take approximately 5-7 to absorb the last of the footy funk from the insides of your slippers.

 

4 Newspaper + Dryer Sheets

Using fabric softening sheets in tandem with wadded newspaper can do much to remove foot odor from within slippers. Place two fabric softening sheets along the bottom interior of the slipper, and two along the inner top portion. Next, wad up several piece of newspaper and stuff it within the interior of slipper to hold the top two and bottom two pieces in place. Once completed, allow the shoes to sit for 24-48 hours as the newspaper absorbs the odor and the fabric softener transmits a fresh floral scent within them. Upon completion of this time period, the contents can be removed and the freshened slippers can be worn.

 

5 Place Them Within Sun

If your are without the deodorizing ingredients mentioned above you can freshen your slippers by placing them in direct sunlight within the yard. Place your slippers in a location within the yard where they can receive a minimum of 8 hours of direct sunlight. At the end of the day retrieve them and perform a quick smell test. If any odors remain, they can be placed outside within the sun for a second or third day until they have been completely deodorized.
 

6 Machine Wash – If Permitted

If your slipper are machine washable, you may want to consider placing them through a washing cycle. When performing this task, you run the washer on cold to prevent shrinkage and add in a half cup of baking soda to give a boost to the detergent solution. Upon completion of the wash cycle, place the slippers outside in the sun to be air dried. As a precaution, placing slippers within the dryer can potentially lead to unwanted shrinkage.



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How to Get Smell Out of Cowboy Boots

Many follow the close tradition of any real cowboy in choosing not to wear socks while wearing cowboy boots. This can often have the negative effect of transmitting extra sweat and dead skin cells within the interior walls of the rustic footwear. The resulting bacteria can feed off of the residues and cause an undesirable stench to emit from the interior.


Fortunately, much can be done to lift foot-related odors from the interior of cowboy boots. By following the below solutions, you can be sure that any unwelcome odors will be eliminated to return freshness within the cowboy boot’s interiors.

Cowboy Boots Smell Removal Solutions

1 Baking Soda Absorption

Using baking soda to absorb foot stench within the cowboy boots is a tried and true method for odor removal. Measure a quarter cup of baking soda and pour within the interior of each of the cowboy boots. Upon pouring, lightly shuffle each of the cowboy boots to spread the deodorizing powder across the interior of the boot. Perform this task nightly until the interior of the cowboy boots are smelling fresh.

2 Half Scoop of Cat Litter

In a similar methodology to baking soda, using cat litter for deodorizing the interior of the boots can work great for absorption. Measure a quarter cup of cat litter for each boot and pour within each boot nightly. In the morning the cat litter can be poured out of the boots and back into a cup for reuse on a nightly basis until the smell has been fully absorbed and eliminated.

3 Activated Charcoal Inserts

If you have the time, activated charcoal inserts can work in absorbing difficult odors from the cowboy boot interiors over the course of of weeks. To construct homemade inserts, find a old pair of nylons and cut the leggings into two. Fill each legging with 3-4 briquettes of activated charcoal and proceed to tie knots to enclose them within the socking. Place these nylon enclosed charcoal briquettes within the interior of the cowboy boots and apply them nightly until they have effectively freshened the boots.

4 Enzyme Spray & Newspaper

Use of leather-safe enzyme cleaner can work wonders on eliminating odors within the interior of cowboy boots. Spray this deodorizing solution within the interior and proceed to stuff wadded newspaper deep down within them. Allow the contents to sit for 24-48 hours as the newspaper draws in the stench and the enzyme cleaner eats through the odorous organic content within them. Upon completion, remove the newspaper wads and place them within the sun for the day to air dry.

5 Leather Soap

As a final solution, specialty leather soap can have a fantastic deodorizing effect on the cowboy boot’s surface and interiors. Apply it to the affected surfaces and provide the need time for the leather soap to naturally air dry. For best result, combine this cleaner with one of the other solutions outlined above.



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How to Get Smell Out of Sheepskin

Sheepskin can be used for a variety of decorative functions around the home. During it’s use, it is not unknown for it to be sat upon, stepped on and even used as a blanket on rare occasions. All of this usage can cause the skin to build up an odor and require cleaning treatment to deodorize.


 

Before running off to the dry cleaners, you can try a variety of household solution the have success in freshening the skin so you can put it back within use. By following the below solutions, you can be sure that your sheepskin will be smelling great in no time.

 
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Sheepskin Smell Removal Solutions

 

1 Step 1: Draw Cold Bath

Sheepskin is rather sensitive and requires specific environmental needs during cleaning and deodorizing. As the first step, you will want to fill the bath tub with approximately 3-4 inches of cold water. Cold water is important as warm or hot water can be excessively harsh on the natural fiber.

 

2 Step 2: Mix in Baking Soda

Next, you will want to add in a 1/2 cup of baking soda within the bath tub. After making the addition, you will want to make sure that you give the water a healthy stir to ensure that the baking soda gets diffused within the water. It especially important for the next step, that no visible baking soda residues are resting on the floor of the bathtub.

 

3 Step 3: Light Hand Scrub

Gently place the sheepskin within the bathtub mixture face down so that fur is facing downwards. Once completed, reach under the sheepskin and work the solution into the fibers. During this process, you will want any loose debris to fall clear of the hid while allowing the baking soda mixed waters access to the most smelly areas of the rug. Once you have hand scrubbed the bottom side of the entire rug, slowly lift the rub out of the bath tub. At this point you will want to squeeze as much moisture from it as possible.

 

4 Comb + Hang Dry Outdoors

The next step is to comb all of the hair in one direction with a large gap bristle comb. This will ensure that no unwanted tangling occurs and that it will dry in a fashion that you will be pleased with. Once this has been done, hang the sheepskin outdoors for proper air drying. Make sure that the sheepskin receives several hours of direct sunlight during the day and that the heavy fur is properly secured while hanging.

 

5 Final Comb & Baking Soda Sprinkle

Once the entire sheepskin have dried outside, it can be brought indoor for a final combing to get it fluffy and presentable for home decor. As a final step, two teaspoons of baking soda can be disbursed over the sheepskin’s fur to maintain freshness and ward off future odors. After a few seconds of rubbing, the powder will find it’s way into the fiber and will no longer be visible.


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How to Get Dog Urine Smell Out of Grass

This is an obvious doggy urine and dumping ground, so it should come as no surprise that an ammonia odor can build within this location. Although it is an outdoor odor, the urine smell within grass can last long after the doggy-deed has been done.


Although it is often challenging to find an immediate solution, there exist several household solutions that can help solve this problem. By following the below solutions, you can be sure that the grass within your yard will be free of any urine stench and smelling fresh.

Grass Smell Removal Solutions

1 Locate with Blacklight or Close Watch

If you notice an especially strong ammonia smell coming from the grass within your yard it is usually because your dog it ritualistically targeting the same grassy patch to do his business. The build up of urine in one spot can cause an especially bad smell. You can spot this location over the course of several days of close watch or by visiting your backyard at night with a blacklight.

2 Urine Deodorizing Granules

Once you have found the urine affected locations of your yard you will want to treat it with deodorizing granules. While selecting the deodorizing granule product, make sure it is both environmentally safe and made from natural ingredients. This is important to ensure that it does no toxic harm to the lawn, property or dog.

3 Quarantine & Take Dog To New Area

Once you have spotted the smelly grass patch and treated it with deodorizing granules it is important to section off this part of the yard to limit access. Some dogs naturally develop a habit of peeing within the same area of the yard, and this is a habit that you will need to break. By section off this area you will give the deodorizing granules a chance to do their job in overcoming the ammonia stench.

4 Water Down Spots

As helpful tactic for other areas around the yard, using the hose to water any area that receives a direct hit can be effective at diluting the urine concentration. As a habit, you can watch your dog after letting them out and follow behind with a hose once all business has been completed.

5 Consider the Dog Park

If your are partial to keeping a pristine lawn, you may wish to consider taking your dog to a dog park. Most medium to large cities have at least one dog park This will provide the added benefit of allowing your dog a healthy amount of social interaction with other dogs as well and daily exercise.

6 Don’t Use Baking Soda or Vinegar

When deciding upon a deodorizing solution, it is important to stay away from many tradition solutions used commonly around the home. Both baking soda and white vinegar can do more harm than good. While they may be effective at eliminating the odor within the lawn, they will have the result of killing the very lawn they it is meant to save.


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How to Get Smell Out of Gym Clothes

After a long workout, gym clothing is often drenched in sweat and dead skin particles.  If not treated immediately, the clothes can quickly develop the stench of mildew and bodily odor.


If the smell does develop, cleaning and deodorizing the fabric fiber can require a range of solutions to have the gym clothes smelling like new.  The following solutions can help to freshen the clothing and return them to normal.

Deodorizing Solutions for Workout Clothing

1 Baking Soda Boost

Baking soda can be very helpful to add a boost to any washing machine cycle.  Measure one cup of baking soda and add it into a normal detergent cycle along with the gym clothes as the has fill part of the machine.  It is important to wait, this will help to ensure that the baking soda properly diffuse into the water rather than clinging to the clothing fiber.

2 Cup of Vinegar

This household acid work to cut through difficult odors and freshen clothing fiber.  Similar to baking soda, measure a cup of white vinegar and add it into the washing machine for a normal detergent wash of the gym clothing.  After running the gym clothes through the washing machine, it should still maintain a slight scent of of vinegar.  Fortunately, this vinegar odor goes away after the gym clothes has been placed through the drying machine and the formula has dried away.

3 Air Dry in Sun

If you can tell that some smell remains within the gym clothes after a wash cycle, you may want to consider a different drying method than using the dryer.  When drying gym clothes, no methodology is more effective at removing remaining odors than hanging it outside within the sun. The ultraviolet rays, open space and fresh air will all help to remove odors from gym clothes and carry them away.

4 Enzyme Soak

If nothing is working, you may want to consider soaking gym clothes within an enzyme solution prior to running the clothes through a wash cycle.  The enzymes within this solutions will go to work in eating through the personal sweat and skin cells that have built up between the threads.  A bucket can be filled with enzyme solution and the gym clothing placed within it for 30-60 minutes to deodorize threads before washing them.  If smelly gym clothes is a regular problem this solution within the bucket can be kept and reused for future smelly clothing.

5 Deodorizing Detergent

An available product option is to use a deodorizing detergent to combat built-up odors within gym clothing.  Frebeze makes a special clothing detergent that was specifically design to remove odors from clothing fiber.  Though it can be challenging to find within some super markets, it is hailed by many consumers for it’s success in ridding bodily odors from clothing.

Get Clothing Home Without Smelling

A huge problem with workout clothing is that you may need to continue carrying it throughout your day.  When doing so, the last thing you want is for this sweaty odor to be associated with you.  The following solutions can help to ensure that the smelly association is never a problem.

1 Ziplock It

Beyond maintain liquids within a plastic pouch, ziplocks also work well at containing smells. Make sure that you bring a ziplock bag with you gym clothes so that they can be placed within them after your workout.  It is also advisable that you bring a small amount of baking soda to sprinkle on the clothes.  This will help to control the negative effects this solution might have in infusing nasty smells within the gym clothing fiber.  As a note of precaution, be sure that you remove the clothing from the ziplock bag as soon as you get home.  Failure to do so can cause the sweat to permeate into the clothing fiber and cause the stench to worsen.

2 Dress Light

Dressing light is great for several reason while working out.  It is easier to treat these type of clothing and fit within a ziplock bag that must also fit within your day bag. Also, because they are light, they breathe better and cause you to sweat less.  By sweating less, a lower about of odorous organic get within the fiber.  Finally, because the clothing is light, there is less room for odorous residues to hide within the fiber.


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How to Get Smell Out of Well Water

Ground wells represent a life-line for several farming and mountainous communities.  When the water is fresh, ground wells are a wonderful alternative to a city’s water supply.  However, when they have fallen on difficult times, the sulfur within the well can cause great discomfort for those who regularly rely on the water source.


Fortunately, there are several things that can be done to identify the origin of the odor and treat the problem.  By following some of the below steps, you can be sure that the days of unpleasant odor within your well water will be over.

Smell Removal Solutions

1 Test Cold vs. Hot Water

The first step you should take is to smell test the hot water against the cold water.  In many cases the odor is a direct result of the water heater developing hydrogen sulfide gas within the main water chamber.  If you find that only the hot water is producing a sulfuric odor, it is then likely that the water heater is the source of the problem.  If this applies to you, there are several things which can be done to remove the existence of sulfur bacteria within the water.

A Replace Magnesium Anode

You may need to replace or remove the magnesium anode.  Replacing the anode with a different type of metal or removing it altogether can have the effect of removing the production of hydrogen sulfide gas within the water heater.

B Pump with Chlorine

Have your water heater pumped with a chlorine cleaning solution.  This should be enough to kill the sulfur bacteria and maintain fresh smelling water for a number of weeks.

C Increase Temperature

Increase the temperature of the water heater to more than 160 degrees Fahrenheit or 71 degrees Celsius for 3-6 hours.  This will have the effect of raising the temperature to a heat level in which the sulfur bacteria will be incapable of surviving.  Performing this task is on a regular basis should maintain the fresh water that is clear of sulfur bacteria.  Please note: Increasing the water heater can be dangerous if done incorrectly.  You should first consult a water heater dealer regarding your specific water heater model limitations, as well as inquiring on how to operate the pressure relief valve.

2 Check for Sanitary Issues

In the great majority of cases, the smell of sulfur and other unpleasantness permeating from well water is perfectly safe and does not represent a health issue.  The smell is most often the result of sulfur bacteria which occurs naturally within the ground. However, there there have been reported cases of sewage leaking into well water that can cause similar odor to sulfur bacteria.  In order to be absolutely sure, you can have a sanitary test performed to record levels of coliform bacteria and nitrate within the ground water.

3 Treat the Well Water, Water Distribution Center or Water Softener

When it is found that both the hot and cold water carry the same smell of sulfur, it is very likely that the sulfur bacteria has made it’s way within the the well water, water distribution center and water softener.  Though the treatment of sulfur bacteria within these areas are not always easy, the following steps can be performed to ensure fresh smelling well water. 1. When sulfur bacteria is found within the well water, water distribution center or the water softener, can be treated by flushing with a strong chlorine solution.  Often this is not enough, and the well may need physical scrubbing performed of the interior walls with strong cleaning solutions. 2.  If the sulfur bacteria is found within the water treatment device or water softener, you should contact the manufacturer to regarding treatments for disinfecting the devices.

4 Deodorize Groundwater by Removing Hydrogen Sulfide Gas

If hydrogen sulfide gas exists within your ground water, there are several things that can be done to further treat the water to remove the sulfuric odor. If you are dealing with low doses of hydrogen sulfide gas, it is likely that all you will need is an activated carbon filter.  If your hydrogen sulfide gas problem presents a problem of 1mg/L – 6mg/L you may need to purchase an oxidizing filter.  Finally, the hydrogen sulfide gas is at a reading over 6mg/L you will need to install an oxidation-filtration system.


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How to Get Fish Smell Out of Freezer

When we are lucky enough pull in a big catch for the day, the fish are filleted and placed within the freezer to be eaten at a later day. However, when we forget about our frozen reserves and the freezer experiences a power problem, disaster often strikes.


Getting the smell of fish guts out of the freezer is never an easy task, and often requires the appliance to be unplugged for multiple days. By following some of the below solutions, you can put the odorous fish contamination within your freezer behind you and freshen your freezer.

Clean Out All Fish Residues

1 Clean Contaminants With Warm Dish Detergent Mixture

As your first step, you will want to clean all of the contaminants from the freezer with a mixture of hot water and dish soap. Before you begin, you will want to unplug the freezer to liquify any ice remnants which may be harboring the odor. Next, mix two teaspoons of dish detergent with three cups of warm water and proceed dunk a dish rag within the mixture and wipe down the entire interior of the freezer. Make sure that no fish contaminants are left within the freezer before moving on.

Deodorizing Freezer Methods

1 Fill Freezer Vanilla Extract Crumple Newspaper

Once the contaminants have been cleared out, you can work in absorbing any of the remaining smells out of the freezer. Stuffing the freezer with crumpled newspaper dipped within vanilla extract is a popular way to remove the odor. Fill a small saucer with vanilla extract and lightly dip the edges of crumpled newspaper into the solution, and place within the freezer. Once the freezer has been filled, close the door and allow 2-3 days for the paper to absorb the unwanted fish odor and replace it with subtle aroma of vanilla extract.

2 Spray Down with Lemon Juice

Citric acid works well at cutting through odors and adding freshness within a confined space. Mix a solution of one part lemon juice with four parts water within a spray bottle. Spray down the entire interior of the freezer and close the door for 6-12 hours. After this time has passed, return to scrub down the interior one final time with hot water to remove any trace of the juice from the freezer’s interior.

3 Boiled Apple Cider Vinegar

The act of boiling apple cider vinegar and placing it within a freezer may sound strange. However, this household acid works well at combating fish odors within enclosed spaces. Fill a pot with one part apple cider vinegar and three parts water and bring it to a boil. Once the pot has reached a boiling point, pour the steaming contents within an large heat resistant bowl and quickly place within the freezer, making certain to close the door. After 4-6 hours return to remove the bowl and wipe down the vinegar stream from the walls of the freezer.

4 Spread Coffee Grounds Along Freezer Floor

Coffee grounds do more than make a cup of morning brew. They also work well at absorbing odors and replacing enclosed spaces with the gentle scent of coffee beans. First, make sure the freezer is unplugged, and that no moisture exists within the space. Measure one to two cups of coffee grounds and spread them along the bottom of the freezer floor making sure that no area is left untouched. Close door and allow 2-3 days for the coffee grounds to absorb the unwanted fish odor. Once complete, sweep out the coffee grounds and place the freshened freezer back within use.

5 Line Freezer Flooring In Activated Charcoal Briquettes

Covering the flooring of the fish ridden freezer with activated charcoal briquettes can do much to absorb the unwelcome smells. Selected 10-12 charcoal briquettes and place them strategically throughout the bottom of the freezer floor. Close the door and provide 5-7 days for the actives charcoal to absorb any remaining fish related organic odors. Once a week has passed, open the freezer door and simply remove the activated charcoal briquettes.

6 Sprinkle With Baking Soda

This household powder has been used for decades to treat and absorb unwanted odors. Sprinkle heavy quantities of baking soda along the floor of the freezer before closing the door. Allow the baking soda to sit within the freezer for 2-3 days before returning to the freshened freezer to sweep the baking soda out of the space and placing the appliance back within use.

7 Place It Outside

If placing the freezer outside is an option, doing so will do much in deodorizing the enclosed space. The open space, fresh air and even ultra violet rays of the sun have the effect of neutralizing organic fish related odors and freshening enclosed space. To apply this method, flip freezer face up outside, and open the door so that ultraviolet rays can make their way within. So long as the days remain sunny, leave the freezer like this for 2-3 days before returning to bring the freezer back within the house. As a note of precaution, place a tarp under the freezer while it is outside to prevent dirt and other material from making it’s way within the coils and working parts of the appliance.


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How to Get Smell Out of Backpack

We put our backpacks through a lot of wear and tear.  Along the way, they spend much time on the ground developing a variety of different odors. Similarly, the items within the bag can have an equal impact on the development of smells within the backpack.


Fortunately, there are several things that can be done to deodorize the inside and outside of a backpack to make it smell as if it were new.   By following the below solutions you can be sure that your pack will smell fresh and will be odor-free.

Deodorize Inside of Backpack

1 Baking Soda

This household ingredient is well known for it’s absorption powers.  When there is a spill within a backpack, washing out the residues will not always remove the residual odors. Once all of the stickiness is washed away, pour a half cup of baking soda within the pouch containing the spill and zip closed.  Shake bag vigorously to ensure that the baking soda cover the entire interior of the pouch and place the bag aside for 48-72 hours.  After 2-3 days have passed, open the pouch to pour all of the baking soda out and place the freshened backpack into use.

2 Activated  Charcoal

If you have the time, this solution can work wonders in absorbing difficult odors from within a backpack. Place several charcoal briquettes within an old pair of nylon leggings to avoid the charcoal rubbing off within the interior.  After washing the residues from the interior area of the spill, place the nylon enclosed activated charcoal briquettes within the interior of the affected pouch and zip closed.  Allow backpack to sit for 5-7 days as the charcoal briquettes absorb the unwanted aromas.

3 Coffee Grounds

These morning grounds are fantastic at absorbing odors from enclosed spaces.  Bundle several paper towel balls with coffee grounds inside.  Place 2-3 of these bound coffee ground balls within the affected pouch of backpack and zip the compartment closed. Provide 3-4 days for the coffee grounds to absorb the unwanted odors before removing them and putting the backpack into use. The odor will be removed, leaving behind a gentile aroma of coffee.

4 Wadded Newspaper + Vanilla Extract

This solution will have the effect of absorbing the unwanted odor within the wadded up newspaper and adding a gentile scent of vanilla. Wad up several pieces of newspaper and lightly moisten the edges with vanilla extract.  Place these newspaper wads within the enclosed compartment and provide 2-3 days for all of the odor to be absorbed within the paper fiber.

Deodorize Outside of Backpack

1 White Vinegar

This household acid works to strip odors off the outside of a backpack without harming the waterproof sealant.  Create a solution of one part white vinegar to three part warm water and pour within a spray bottle.  Spritz down the outside of the backpack until the material becomes moist and hang outside to air dry.  After a day hanging outside to air dry, fetch the freshened backpack and place back within use.

2 Enzyme Cleaning Spray

This solution helps to remove odors by using the powers of active enzymes.   You can buy an enzyme cleaning spray at pet stores and most grocery stores.  Use the enzyme spray to mist down the entire affected outside portion of the backpack and hang outside to air dry.

3 Rubbing Alcohol

The high levels of alcohol help to neutralize odors on the spot.  Mix a rubbing alcohol and water in equal parts and pour within a spray bottle.  Spritz down the exterior of backpack and hang for the day to air dry.  Once backpack completely dries off put back into use.


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How to Get Smell Out of Climbing Shoes

Serious climbers can get seriously funky odors within their climbing shoes.  The more often that they are used, the more dead skin particles and sweat build up within the shoes.  When this accumulation occurs, odorous bacteria can grow off of the organics and produce a foul foot related stench.


Fortunately, there are several home remedy and products for removing the foot related odor and freshness back within the climbing shoes.  By following the below deodorizing tips, you can have the confidence that the climbing shoes will be defunked and returned to normal.

Smell Removal Solutions

1 Fresh Air

After using the climbing shoes, be sure to leave them just outside the back door of your home.  The open space and fresh air will do much to lift out foot related odors from the climbing shoes.  If they are kept inside, the shoes are likely to dry out slow and the smells are likely to become more stagnant within a limited space.

2 Rotate Climbing Shoes

If you climb on a daily basis, you may wish to buy a second pair of climbing shoes.  Using the same pair every day creates a a wet environment within the climbing shoes that is sure to breed bacteria.  By rotating, the shoes can get fresh air and dry out, and naturally deodorize themselves.

3 Baking Soda

This household powder provides excellent results in absorbing unwelcome foot odors.  After every use of your climbing shoes pour baking soda within the interior to absorbe the stench.  Place shoes within an enclosed shoe box and allow a minimum of 24 hours for the baking soda to work it’s magic.  After this time, the climbing shoes can be removed and placed back into use.

4 White Vinegar

This natural acid works in striping odorous bacteria from the interior of climbing shoes.  Fill a small bowl with white vinegar and water in equal parts and moisten several paper towels within the formula.  Stuff the moist paper towels down into the interior of the climbing shoes and provide 24 hours for the white vinegar to neutralize all unwanted odors within the climbing shoes.

5 Cat Litter

This substance does more than cover the odors produced from cat droppings.  Measure a half cup of cat litter and pour this amount within each of the shoes to ensure that the the substance makes it’s way all of the way down to the tip of the climbing shoe’s interior.  Place climbing shoes within a enclosed shoe box and provide 24-48 hours for the cat litter to freshen the interior of the shoes.  After 1-2 days have passed shake cat litter from the shoes and put back into use.

6 Rubbing Alcohol

The high level of alcohol in this solution has the effect of neutralizing foot related odors on the spot.  Fill a small bowl with rubbing alcohol and water in equal parts and  dip several paper towels in to dampen them.  Stuff the dampen paper towels within the interior of the shoes and provide 24-48 hours for the odor to be neutralized.


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