Everyone loved cozy fuzzy slippers but they can get quite smelly over time! Luckily it's easy to deodorize stinky slippers in no time flat with this simple tutorial!
Last year when we moved to DC and the fearsome winter started in my sweet husband surprised me with these fuzzy slippers. I'm one of those people that thinks that 60 degrees is too chilly and my hands and feet are always cold so the gesture was much appreciated! Over the winter months though I started to notice something not so sweet about my slippers-they started to stink. (How embarrassing!)
It makes sense when you think about it-feet aren't known for being pleasantly aromatic, but I was still super bummed out and started searching online for the best way to fix the issue. I found a ton of suggestions for How to Deodorize Fuzzy Slippers but some of them were straight crazy-including pouring cat litter in them, freezing them in the freezer, even spraying them with vodka...no thank you, I prefer my vodka in my cocktails! Finally, I found what worked for me and wanted to share the quick tip with you today!
How to Deodorize Stinky Slippers
Everyone loved cozy fuzzy slippers but they can get quite smelly over time! Luckily it's easy to deodorize stinky slippers in no time flat with this simple tutorial!
Materials
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 2 cups baking soda
- essential oil of your choice (optional)
Tools
- 2 gallon ziploc bags
Instructions
- Mix the baking soda and cornstarch together in a large bowl.
- Add 3-4 drops of your favorite essential oil if desired.
- Pour half of the mixture into each slipper and place each in a gallon plastic bag.
- Seal the bag and shake vigorously to thoroughly coast the slippers with the cornstarch mixture.
- Leave 12 hours or over night.
- Shake excess mixture out of the slippers.
Supplies:
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 2 cups baking soda
- essential oil (optional)
Instructions:
It's not rocket science here guys. Mix the cornstarch and baking soda together. The cornstarch absorbs moistness and the baking soda absorbs odor. If you'd like a little extra fragrance add a few drops of essential oils-not too much, just maybe 3-4 drops will do, you want to ensure your mixture is dry! I like to use Thieves oil from Young Living because of the clove smell and it's power for fighting gunk!
Pour half the mixture in each slipper and place in a gallon sized plastic bag. Shake to thoroughly coat the slippers-you want to make sure the mixture gets in the depths of that glorious fuzzy lining! Allow to sit overnight and then shake out the remainder into the trash. That's it! Stink-free slippers while you sleep! No cat litter or cocktail wasting required!
Anybody else have stinky slipper syndrome?
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Beth says
Thank you so much for sharing! I bought my guy some expensive LL Bean fuzzy slippers and he wanted to throw them away because they stink. I was thinking, "Do you know how much those cost?" Low and behold I came to Pinterest for the answer and found your post. Thank you again!
Melissa says
Mine were J Crew and I was in the same boat-for how much they cost they should make themselves stink free don't you think?? lol
Missy says
Do you keep them in the bag?
Janine says
I need to remember this because I usually just throw away my husband's stinky slippers