DIY Shoe Odor Eliminator

Whether you favor slingbacks or sandals, wingtips or walking shoes, we’re pretty sure there’s one piece of footwear you don’t like sitting in your closet: the stinky one. For me it’s my kid’s stink sports shoes! Young Living has whipped up this recipe for a DIY deodorizer spray that is not only easy to make but also natural. Say goodbye to all those commercial odor eliminators!

Normally, I just put a couple of drops of Purification on a cotton ball in the toe of the shoes (between games or while they are stored) but when I need to bring out the big guns for a big stink this is the spray I use!

DIY Shoe Odor Eliminator Spray

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces witch hazel
• 1 ounce distilled water
• 30-40 drops essential oil
• 3-ounce glass spray bottle

Instructions:

1. Add witch hazel and water to the spray bottle. Remember to leave room at the top so that you can add the essential oils.
2. Add 30-40 drops of essential oil. You can mix and match any of our recommended oils below but here’s our fave mix:
   1. • 11 drops Purification
      • 11 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
      • 10 drops Peppermint
      • 5 drops Lemon
3. Put the spray top on and shake well to mix. Add more oil if you want a stronger scent.

How to use:

Shake well before each use. Spray the insides of your shoes enough to make them slightly damp, but not enough to soak them. Let the shoes sit for at least 12 hours before wearing them again to ensure that they are completely dry.

Essential oils to eliminate shoe odors

Here are some of our favorite super-powered funk-fighters:

• Purification essential oil blend
• Thieves essential oil blend
• Cedarwood essential oil
• Cinnamon Bark essential oil
• Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil
• Kunzea essential oil
• Lemon essential oil
• Lemongrass essential oil
• Peppermint essential oil
• Tea Tree essential oil

And what’s even cooler is Cedarwood, Peppermint and Tea Tree are FREE when you order from this month’s promos! Learn more here!

Found these helpful? Don’t stop at shoes! Check out Young Living’s scent-boosters for great-smelling clothes and find our how to deal with odors from your funky four-legged friends!