Insoles absorb a lot of sweat, so they should be changed regularly. Special deodorants prevent sweaty feet.

Baby powder as a home remedy for smelly shoes? Simply put it directly into your shoes and let it soak in. Alternatively, apply it to your feet to reduce perspiration.

Citrus peels Their strong, fresh aroma is ideal for neutralizing foul-smelling shoes. Simply put the peel of a lemon, grapefruit or orange in your shoes when not in use.

Tea tree oil It has a strong antiseptic and antibacterial effect, combats fungi and bacteria. Put two to three drops in the shoe and leave overnight.

Cat litter Fill a pair of thin socks or nylon stockings with cat litter and place in the shoes. Leave them in overnight, the litter will absorb the bad odors.

Freezer Place in a freezer bag and freeze the shoes overnight. This kills the bacteria responsible for bad odors. Then dry the shoes in the sun.

Lavender Place lavender flowers in the shoes when not in use. They have a slight antibacterial effect and give off a pleasant fragrance.