A simple sponge in the shoe rack can really make a difference against humidity and bad smells. There is no need to spend money in deodorants or chemical solutions: the answer could already be at home.


Who has never opened the shoe rack and made a half step back because of that stale smell that invests you? Wet and foul -smelling shoes They are more common than you think, and no, it’s not just a matter of “old shoes”. During the winter or after a rainy day, the shoes accumulate humidity and release it in there, silently. Gym sneakers, muddied boots, work shoes: all can help create that closed, heavy and … unpleasant environment.
Now, you could also think of scented sprays, fragrant bags, perhaps something expensive. But before arriving at the supermarket shelves, why not try a method as simple as it is brilliant? Just put a dry sponge in the shoe rack. Yes, precisely the kitchen one. No complicated tricks, no expenses. It works and requires no effort.
The sponge is a secret weapon against humidity and bad smells in the shoe rack
Sometimes you are looking for elaborate solutions, when it would be enough to open the drawer under the sink. A simple dry sponge, perhaps one of the classic non -abrasive yellow ones, manages to absorb the excess humidity that stagnates in the shoes. Especially if it is put in the lower part, where the “worst of the worst” is usually gathered. As the days pass, the sponge makes its duty in silence, absorbing the humidity without being noticed. And to make it even more useful, there are those who add a few drops of essential oil. Lavender if you need relaxation, tea tree if you want something antibacterial, lemon if you prefer a breath of freshness. At that point, the shoe rack stops being a corner to avoid and becomes almost fragrant.
Of course, a sponge is not eternal. If it remains wet too long, it can become counterproductive. So better to remember to squeeze it, let it dry in the sun or replace it every now and then. No drama, only a useful habit.
Other tricks for an always dry and fragrant shoe rack
The sponge is the first step, but not the only one. There are others homemade tricks which can help a lot. Some are so simple and ingenious that it would want to share them with anyone. It is worth experiencing them, even just out of curiosity. And many are so simple that surprises don’t use them more often:
- Baking soda: put in a small open jar or in a breathable sachet, helps to keep humidity and smells at bay.
- Getting board from Lavagna: maybe advanced by some forgotten drawer. Small, effective and excellent in the shoes themselves.
- Dry coffee funds: Yes, just those. Just let them dry well and put them in a bag. They make miracles against bad smells.
- Used and dried tea sachets: Read, scented, ecological. Perfect for sneakers.
Combine these remedies creates a kind of Winning anti-humidity team. And the funny part? Often everything is already in the house, without spending a penny.
Because humidity should not be underestimated
We joke about it, but the problem of humidity in the shoe rack can be more serious than expected. In addition to bad smell, there is the risk of mold and bacteria. Bad preserved shoes become a perfect environment for microorganisms which, in the long run, can also cause discomfort to the feet, such as irritation or infections.
And it doesn’t end there. The smell spreads. Switch to neighboring clothes, penetrates the drawers, remains in the air. Nobody wants to live in an environment that knows of closed and stale.
It is therefore necessary to constant action, small daily attention. You don’t need to become cleaning maniacs or fill with chemicals. Some intelligent and natural habit is enough, to carry on without stress.
Who would have said that a sponge, the one used for the dishes, could prove to be a kind of saving of the shoe rack? Yet it works. Maybe life will not change, but the way in which the door of the furniture opens … that yes.
Trying nothing.
And maybe the next time you slip your nose into the shoe rack, you realize that the air is lighter. And fragrant.
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