Happily1986 5th Gear October 26, 2011 Share October 26, 2011 I am sure some of you have been put off by smell of suede leather footwear. The problem is not really because your feet stink but rather it is the propensity of suede leather to absorb sweat which makes the leather a hotbed for bacteria to propagate. This explains why hard leather and PVC is less susceptible to such an issue. I have discovered (forgive me if i am slow) that by squirting alcohol (industrial ethanol) or even nail varnish remover liberally over the commonly moist areas of your suede leather footwear, it helps to nullify the stink as alcohol literally kills bacteria. Please contribute any of your home remedies for life's daily problems. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigershark1976 Turbocharged October 26, 2011 Share October 26, 2011 I am sure some of you have been put off by smell of suede leather footwear. The problem is not really because your feet stink but rather it is the propensity of suede leather to absorb sweat which makes the leather a hotbed for bacteria to propagate. This explains why hard leather and PVC is less susceptible to such an issue. I have discovered (forgive me if i am slow) that by squirting alcohol (industrial ethanol) or even nail varnish remover liberally over the commonly moist areas of your suede leather footwear, it helps to nullify the stink as alcohol literally kills bacteria. Please contribute any of your home remedies for life's daily problems. no wonder... i use many different method and still cant get rid of the problem... until i use those roll on deodorant... I tot its the perfume smells that "coveres" the problem but now I know its actually the alcohol content that works... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear October 27, 2011 Share October 27, 2011 I am sure some of you have been put off by smell of suede leather footwear. The problem is not really because your feet stink but rather it is the propensity of suede leather to absorb sweat which makes the leather a hotbed for bacteria to propagate. This explains why hard leather and PVC is less susceptible to such an issue. I have discovered (forgive me if i am slow) that by squirting alcohol (industrial ethanol) or even nail varnish remover liberally over the commonly moist areas of your suede leather footwear, it helps to nullify the stink as alcohol literally kills bacteria. Please contribute any of your home remedies for life's daily problems. Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic October 27, 2011 Share October 27, 2011 Thanks for the info. Ethanol kills most bacteria. All the smell is from bacteria discharge. Be it in the car aircon, smelly shoes, arm pits. etc. Disinfecting spray like those from Dettol, Lysol, Chlorox is just as effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear October 27, 2011 Author Share October 27, 2011 Thanks for the info. Ethanol kills most bacteria. All the smell is from bacteria discharge. Be it in the car aircon, smelly shoes, arm pits. etc. Disinfecting spray like those from Dettol, Lysol, Chlorox is just as effective. yup, but normally i realise that applying those stuff which have a fragrance in them sort of make things worse. Over time, this fragrance will mix into an evil concoction and create a new stink which is WOAH! I dont know whether you experience this before. At least for me when i used alcohol, no fragrance just kill the tiny buggers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic October 27, 2011 Share October 27, 2011 Yes, I agree. Fragrance sometimes makes things worse. Mix with bad smell creates even worse smell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider 3rd Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 Thanks for the info. Ethanol kills most bacteria. All the smell is from bacteria discharge. Be it in the car aircon, smelly shoes, arm pits. etc. Disinfecting spray like those from Dettol, Lysol, Chlorox is just as effective. Preventive is to try to keep the shoe dry... I stuff my shoes with charcoal in old socks when I am not wearing them when I get back home. It helps to prevent. Try not to wear the same shoes if you kenna rain the day before...allow the shoe to dry completely before you wear them again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymito 1st Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 Use vodka or gin colourless and odourless Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymito 1st Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 Another problemm is yellow stain around the collar of white shirts. And rust stain. Any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 I am sure some of you have been put off by smell of suede leather footwear. The problem is not really because your feet stink but rather it is the propensity of suede leather to absorb sweat which makes the leather a hotbed for bacteria to propagate. This explains why hard leather and PVC is less susceptible to such an issue. I have discovered (forgive me if i am slow) that by squirting alcohol (industrial ethanol) or even nail varnish remover liberally over the commonly moist areas of your suede leather footwear, it helps to nullify the stink as alcohol literally kills bacteria. Please contribute any of your home remedies for life's daily problems. put 2 toilet roll in your shoe cupboard...it will remove the smell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearoil 1st Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 I am sure some of you have been put off by smell of suede leather footwear. The problem is not really because your feet stink but rather it is the propensity of suede leather to absorb sweat which makes the leather a hotbed for bacteria to propagate. This explains why hard leather and PVC is less susceptible to such an issue. I have discovered (forgive me if i am slow) that by squirting alcohol (industrial ethanol) or even nail varnish remover liberally over the commonly moist areas of your suede leather footwear, it helps to nullify the stink as alcohol literally kills bacteria. Please contribute any of your home remedies for life's daily problems. If there are remedies for life's daily problems...you would not find so many ding dong flocking to religious worship every weekend ... To find that solution ...supposedly from some.... much higher up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymito 1st Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 Do you not know? Have you not heard? That is the only cure for death Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearoil 1st Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 Do you not know? Have you not heard? That is the only cure for death Death got cure one meh? Or is it that a Sinkie thinks there IS a cure for that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puteh83 1st Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 put 2 toilet roll in your shoe cupboard...it will remove the smell Yes. can use this method in fridge too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollagt 5th Gear November 17, 2011 Share November 17, 2011 can use medicated oil to remove stubborn sticker stains on pots and crockery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear January 20, 2012 Author Share January 20, 2012 Scratches like this one are common. However there is an ingenious method to remove such superficial scratches The method lies in the humble cashew nut! simply rub the nut back and forth in a gentle circular manner till the scratch disappears. You can try walnuts on darker wood material(s). As always try on an innocuous spot before proceeding as a safe precaution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverineisback Neutral Newbie January 20, 2012 Share January 20, 2012 I am sure some of you have been put off by smell of suede leather footwear. The problem is not really because your feet stink but rather it is the propensity of suede leather to absorb sweat which makes the leather a hotbed for bacteria to propagate. This explains why hard leather and PVC is less susceptible to such an issue. I have discovered (forgive me if i am slow) that by squirting alcohol (industrial ethanol) or even nail varnish remover liberally over the commonly moist areas of your suede leather footwear, it helps to nullify the stink as alcohol literally kills bacteria. Please contribute any of your home remedies for life's daily problems. If it's BATA suede it's perfectly fine... If it's LV suede... i'd use charcoal (can buy from Daiso) clingwrap it for 48 hours or more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverineisback Neutral Newbie January 20, 2012 Share January 20, 2012 use 3M tape to remove plantar warts under your feet... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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