MANY parents will relate to the woes of having their kid’s smelly trainers or football boots stinking out their homes.
However, there could be a “game-changing” way to solve the issue, thanks to a bargain purchase.
Many parents swore by Amazon’s Snowpea Electric Shoe Dryer for warming boots and shoesCredit: amazon
Parents said they are a ‘game-changer’ for muddy boots and shoesCredit: Getty
One fed-up parent took to Facebook to seek advice, as their son plays rugby and for school.
They asked if anyone had any recommendations, and people were quick to chime in with their top purchases.
One parent said Amazon’s Snowpea Electric Shoe Dryer – which is suitable for all types of shoes and – had worked a treat.
They shared: “I have just bought these for my rugby son. Game changer, no noise and really works great.”
Costing £25, the shoe is said to work by “drying, warming, eliminating bad odours and sanitising shoes”.
The parent advised: “I got the expending ones as he’s an adult size 12.”
The drying device “silently” heats shoes to 55C and can be set on a timer for three, six and nine hours.
It has racked up numerous five-star reviews, with one satisfied customer writing: “Can’t live without these nowadays.”
Another recommended device was also shared in the Facebook comments – MBSM Store’s Boots and Shoes Dryer , also found on Amazon.
The parent wrote: “This is the one we have, it’s a game changer.”
Parents have also raved about MBSM Store’s Boots and Shoes Dryer on AmazonCredit: amazon
This £27.99 shoe dryer uses 200W high to “silently dry” shoes over .
You can set it to run for 99 minutes so you “don’t have to worry about power consumption and can save .”
Other parents were quick to offer suggestions that didn’t involve buying any new products.
One said they should “stuff” smelly shoes with newspaper and “put in the airing cupboard overnight.”
Another wrote: “I stand ours on an shoe tray in front of the dehumidifier and they’re dry overnight.”
How to banish odours and make your home smell nice
MAKING your home smell fragrant is all about targeting both pleasant scents and eliminating bad odours. Here are some strategies to try...
- Essential oil diffuser – lavender, citrus, or eucalyptus.
- Scented candles – soy or beeswax for a natural fragrance.
- Simmer pot – boiling water with cinnamon sticks, cloves, or citrus peels.
- Baking soda – absorbs odours in bins, fridge, or carpets.
- Coffee beans – bowls of coffee beans for a subtle, cozy scent.
- Fabric sprays – linen or DIY sprays for curtains, cushions, and bedding.
- Houseplants – peace lilies, spider plants, or aromatic herbs.
- Open windows – for fresh air and ventilation.
- Vanilla extract – on a cotton ball near vents for a sweet aroma.
- Citrus peels in bins – freshens the kitchen instantly.
- Scented wax melts – easy to switch scents for different moods.
- Scented sachets or dryer sheets – for drawers, closets, or shoes.
