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Shoes can develop strong odors after lots of wear.

But this smell doesn’t always actually come fromthe shoe itselfinstead, it can come from the insoles.

Cleaning your insoles can helpcurb those smelly shoes, and it’s not difficult.

How to clean insoles of shoes

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Learn how to clean the insoles of your shoes using one of these three simple methods.

Some shoes come with removable insoles, making taking them out to be cleaned a simple task.

However, for insoles that have been glued on, you’ll need to try a little harder.

Removing insoles from Hey Dudes

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Wipe away any remaining solution with a clean cloth and let the inside of your shoes air dry.

Washing shoe insoles in a basin

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Cleaning shoe insoles with vinegar

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