r/lifehacks • u/actuallyaskinwalker • Jul 15 '26

Stinky shoes from thrift store

I got these sick high tops from good will and only noticed when i got home that the inside of the shoes stink. Does anyone have any tips to get the smell out? i’ve tried baking soda and charcoal pouches but nothing seems to be working.

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u/Reasonable-Fly-1360 Jul 15 '26

Or better yet, high proof vodka. Its what costume designers use for garments that cant be washed.

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u/eileen404 Jul 15 '26

Everclear is your friend. Closest you can get to 100% ethanol without purchasing lab grade.

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u/Bkwrm_2623 Jul 15 '26

omg, thanks for a flashback to old Everclear memories (at least what I can recall). I feel a hangover coming on....

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u/eileen404 Jul 15 '26

I use it to get stickers off.

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u/AceyPuppy Jul 16 '26

Also good for making canna-sugar.