Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Using warm water and soap
• Method 2 of 4: Disinfect with vinegar and water
• Method 3 of 4: Using baking soda, antistatic wipes, and shoe spray
• Method 4 of 4: Caring for your insoles
• What do you need
• With warm water and soap
• With vinegar and water
• Using baking soda, antistatic wipes, and shoe spray

Over time, shoe insoles get dirty, especially if you wear shoes frequently. Often they begin to emit an unpleasant odor, stains and traces of dirt appear on them. You can clean the insoles with warm water and soap or vinegar and water. You can also use baking soda, antistatic wipes, or shoe spray. After cleaning the insoles, take care of them to keep them fresh.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Using warm water and soap

1. 1 Fill a bowl with warm water. Or you can fill the sink with water. Pour in several cups of water or just enough to wash and clean the insoles.
2. 2 Add soap or liquid detergent. Place a few drops of liquid detergent in the water. If you don't have any detergent, you can use liquid hand soap.
3. 3 Clean the insoles with a soft brush. You can use a clean cloth instead of a brush. Rub the insoles gently to remove dirt and stains.
   • If the insoles are made of leather, dampen the cloth with soap and water and blot the insoles. Do not wet the insoles too much, as moisture can deform the skin.
4. 4 Rinse the insoles. After cleaning the insoles, remove excess soap from the insoles with a damp sponge or other clean cloth.
5. 5 Leave the insoles to dry overnight. Place the insoles on a towel and dry overnight. You can also dry the insoles by placing them in a dish drainer or hanging them on a clothesline.
   • Make sure the insoles are completely dry before putting them back in your shoes.

Method 2 of 4: Disinfect with vinegar and water

1. 1 Mix equal proportions of vinegar and water. Vinegar - well removes odor from insoles, especially if it is strong. Vinegar also kills bacteria and germs. In a large bowl or sink, mix one part white alcohol vinegar with one part water.
2. 2 Soak the insoles in the mixture. Place the insoles in a mixture of vinegar and water. Soak the insoles for three hours or more.
   • Essential oils such as tea tree oil or pine oil can be added to the mixture if the insoles have a very strong odor. Add a few drops of essential oil to the mixture and soak the insoles in it.
3. 3 Rinse the insoles. After the insoles are soaked, remove them and rinse them under running water. Be sure to rinse all of the vinegar-water mixture from the insoles.
4. 4 Leave the insoles to dry overnight. Place the insoles on a towel and dry overnight. You can also dry the insoles by placing them in a dish drainer or hanging them on a clothesline.

Method 3 of 4: Using baking soda, antistatic wipes, and shoe spray

1. 1 Use baking soda to neutralize odors and kill bacteria. Place 1–2 tsp in a large plastic bag. baking soda. Then place the insoles in the bag and shake it. Make sure the baking soda is all over the insoles.
   • Leave the insoles in the bag overnight. Then take them out of the bag and wipe off any remaining baking soda with a clean cloth.
2. 2 Reduce odor with antistatic wipes. Leave the insoles in your shoes. Then cut the antistatic cloth and place half in each shoe. Leave the wipes in your shoes overnight to absorb the odor from the shoes and insoles.
   • This tip is especially useful when you urgently need to remove odor from insoles and need a quick fix solution.
3. 3 Clean the insoles with a shoe polish spray. You can remove the insoles from your shoes or spray them directly into the shoes. You can find shoe polish spray online or at your local shoe store.
   • Many cleaning sprays have antibacterial properties. They usually dry quickly and do not stain.

Method 4 of 4: Caring for your insoles

1. 1 Clean your insoles regularly. Get in the habit of cleaning your insoles once a week or twice a month. Clean the insoles for shoes you wear frequently to keep dirt and odors from building up on them.
   • You can set aside one day in the month when you do a big cleaning of all the insoles of your shoes.
2. 2 Wear socks with your shoes. When wearing shoes with insoles, wear socks to reduce odor and dirt on the insoles. The socks will absorb sweat and dirt, so they won't end up on the insoles.
   • Also, try changing shoes so you don't wear the same pair all the time. This way, the insoles of one pair of shoes will not wear out too much or start to smell.
3. 3 Replace old insoles. If you start to notice that the insoles are wearing out, replace them with new ones. New insoles, which you can buy online or at your local shoe store, can fit most pairs of shoes. Do this with shoes you wear frequently so that the insoles are always of good quality and clean.

What do you need

With warm water and soap

• Water
• Soap and liquid detergent
• Brush or cloth

With vinegar and water

• White spirit vinegar
• Water
• Essential oil (optional)

Using baking soda, antistatic wipes, and shoe spray

• Baking soda
• Plastic bag
• Anti-static wipes
• Shoe spray