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How to Remove Odor From Bowling Shoes

Bowling shoes, especially rental shoes at a bowling alley, get a lot of use. They can be worn several times a day during a busy weekend. As such, there is a lot of exposure to sweaty feet, which can lead directly to the development of odor within the shoes. Although bowling shoes are routinely sprayed with disinfectant, bacteria and other factors can still cause odor to take root deep within the shoes. A number of steps can be taken to eliminate odor from bowling shoes.

Things You'll Need

Socks
Cat litter
Measuring cup
Baking soda
Fabric softener sheets
Table salt

Instructions

- 1
  Fill an old, clean pair of socks with cat litter. Place a sock in each shoe and let it sit overnight to see if the cat litter can absorb the odor.
- 2
  Remove the cat litter and check to see if the odor is still there. Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda in each shoe, Allow the baking soda to sit in each shoe for 24 hours. Dump the powder out and brush the excess powder out with your fingers prior to the next use.
- 3
  Stick unused, scented fabric softener sheets in each shoe when not in use to keep odor from returning.
- 4
  Use 1/2 cup of table salt sprinkled in each shoe to absorb extra strong odors and any excess moisture. Leave the salt in the shoes overnight and brush it out before the next use.

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