foto: Instagram/@luthfianisahan; YouTube/OLD WYN
Brilio.net - Shoes can get damp without realizing it. The reason is, this item is often used for hours during activities, so that the foot area can produce sweat which becomes a source of dampness. Moreover, if the shoes are used for sports, the risk of the shoes becoming damp will be higher.
If shoes are left damp, it is not uncommon for them to emit an unpleasant odor such as a musty smell. Many people are confused about how to deal with this, so they choose to directly spray perfume onto the inside of their shoes. In fact, this method is only effective in fading the musty smell for a short time, you know.
If you often have difficulty dealing with musty smells in your shoes, a trick from Instagram account user @luthfianisahan could be a solution. After investigating, even without fragrance, this woman has an effective trick to get rid of the musty smell in shoes, just use one type of kitchen dregs.
"Umma, I've tried it and it's really effective, my friends have tried it too," he wrote in an Instagram post @luthfianisahan, quoted by BrilioFood on Wednesday (8/5).
How to get rid of musty shoe odor.
What you have to prepare is used tea bags. Yup, this is the kitchen dregs meant to practice this musty smell in shoes trick. However, drain the tea bag first if it is still very wet before using it.
photo: Instagram/@luthfianisahan
After that, place the teabag into the shoe. Leave it for a day or overnight so that the tea bag can absorb the musty smell while releasing a fragrant aroma.
Reporting from thehomemadeexperiment.com, tea bags can also work to kill bacteria in damp shoes, you know.
photo: Instagram/@luthfianisahan
Wow, from now on you don't need to be confused about how to deal with musty smelly shoes, right? Taking a peek at @luthfianisahan's Instagram upload which has been watched 139 thousand times, quite a few netizens have left enthusiastic comments about this trick, you know.
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Another function of used tea bags.
Used tea bags can have several creative and useful functions, including.
1. Organic fertilizer.
Used tea bags can be used as organic fertilizer for plants. The nutritional content in tea such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus can provide additional nutrition to your plants.
2. Natural cleaner.
Used tea bags can also be used as a natural cleaner to clean wooden, glass or metal surfaces. The tannin compounds in tea can help remove blemishes and provide a natural glow.
3. Room aroma.
Placing used tea bags in an open container indoors can provide a natural refreshing aroma. You can try mixing tea with spices or pieces of fruit to create the desired aroma.
4. Caring for plants.
Used tea bags can be used to care for plants, especially sour plants such as azaleas, roses, or green leafy plants. Pour this used tea water into the soil to provide additional nutrients and regulate the soil's acidity level.
5. Absorbs odors.
As you mentioned before, used tea bags can be used to remove unpleasant odors, not only in shoes, but also in cupboards, refrigerators, or other places.
6. Insect repellent.
Used tea bags can be used as a natural insect repellent. Sprinkle the used tea water on the plants or spray it directly on areas that are frequently infested with insects to keep them away.
7. Compost.
Used teabags can be mixed into the compost pile to increase the nutrient content and help break down organic material.
The use of used tea bags not only helps in waste management, but also brings additional benefits that are beneficial in various aspects of daily life.
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