How to Remove Diesel Smell From Tennis Shoes
It's easy to spill diesel fuel on tennis shoes when working around machines that use diesel fuel. This will eventually lead to a foul odor that isn't pleasant to be around. Cleaning your shoes is easy to do, but make sure you do it as quickly as possible.
Things You'll Need:
- White Vinegar
- Laundry Detergent
- Air Freshener
- Put your shoes in an old washing machine. Make sure you're not washing anything else but your tennis shoes. Use your regular washer only if you cannot find an old one to use like at a laundry mat.
- Dump white vinegar on the shoes and soak for at least an hour. This is important because the vinegar needs to penetrate into the shoes. Try finding generic brand vinegar to help save you some money.
- Add laundry detergent and start the water to fill the washer up. Again just use generic brand detergent to save money. Make sure you turn the washer dial to the gentle cycle.
- Hang your shoes somewhere that receives a lot of sunlight and natural air when the washing machine stops. It could take several hours for the shoes to dry. Also, hang them in a safe place away from small children and pets.
- Check your shoes when they have completely dried for any odor. You might have to wash them again if the odor is still strong. Spray a little air freshener on the shoes if you notice just a little odor. The goal of washing the shoes is to at least get most of the odor oil out of the shoes.