A 2-Ingredient Natural Shoe Refresher For Summer (So Long, Smelly Feet)

Using store-bought sprays will mask smells, but it often doesn't do much to dry shoes out (and who really needs another spray sitting in the cabinet?). Instead, you can make your own deodorizer that quickly neutralizes odors while absorbing moisture. Here's how to put it together.

"That vinegar will help absorb the smell, and letting them sit outside in sunny weather will also help to dry out that moisture," says Harris.

To add scent to your baking soda and cornstarch mix, you can throw in your favorite essential oils (Harris is partial to tea tree or anything in the citrus family). You can either put a few drops directly into your powder mixture or onto a cotton ball that you then place into your shoes.

If you're fresh out of cornstarch, you can use the same method using only baking soda. If you don't have that either, kitty litter is another alternative that Harris has used in a pinch.

And always double-check the manufacturer's instructions whenever you're cleaning something as finicky as leather, just to be safe.

Wearing socks to minimize moisture and letting your shoes sit out in the sun every once in a while should keep your newly refreshed shoes smelling good all summer long. But if not, now you know the ingredients to grab.