How do i stop my Birkenstocks smelling?!

[HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey]

Oh lord they are comfy but bloody hell they smell!

I only brought them last summer, they look like new but they stink!

I have tried putting them in the freezer as someone recommended but they still smell.

They are now on the back door step after being sprayed with flash - another recommendation.

If that doesn't work is there anything else i can try?

[valiumredhead]

Mine have never smelled and are years old!

Think you need new ones and wash you feet more often

[AtYourCervix]

Chuck them in the washing machine. They come out really well.

[Moleyjay]

Really.... You can chuck them in the washing machine?! Do they come it ok? Mine are a tad on the pongy side too!

[valiumredhead]

I'd be worried about damaging my machine. They are cork, how can you wash them?

[HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey]

Valium, i did wonder if was just me!

I don't have particularly smelly feet though, or i maybe i do and my husband has failed to mention it all these years!

Really Cervix?

Doesn't it mess them up, got bugger all to lose i suppose?!

[AtYourCervix]

Really. Have done mine lots.

[HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey]

Right will give that a go.

On what temp and with washing liquid/conditioner?

[VerySmallSqueak]

Cut their noses off.

[HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey]

Boom Boom!!

[AtYourCervix]

My current machine has a shoe cycle but i recall just lobbing them in on a 40 with normal powder.

[Mintyy]

Put them in the freezer for a couple of days. You may like to wrap in a carrier bag first.

[HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey]

Have done that Mintyy.

Maybe my feet are really bad!

Will chuck them in the machine.

[VerySmallSqueak]

(sorry!)

no useful advice either....!

[MrsMeow]

Sorry I can't help with the Birks problem (although mine have never smelled, I thought the fact they're cork was supposed to stop smells?) but I just had to say that I am AMAZED at Cervix's -apostrophe or not? machine has a shoe cycle. An actual cycle for washing shoes, how cool!

[Snowgirl1]

Mine smelt. I binned them. Never crossed my mind to try washing them as they're cork.

[HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey]

Oh snow thank you was starting the think my feet were just rotten!!

And yes having a shoe cycle is awesome!!

[rootypig]

Direct sunlight is my cure for most smells / stains

[jan13]

Baking soda works great

[AtYourCervix]

It is fancy. Can't say i've ever used it as i kust chuck everythin in at 40.

Do the Berks.

[HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey]

They are in now on a 40 degree wash.

Have put them in a pillow case, wash has just finished.

Will dry them in the garden & report back.

[AtYourCervix]

How are they Hokey?

[HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey]

They are fab!

I cannot believe that they haven't been damaged at all, i was worried about the buckles but they are fine and there has been no damage to the cork at all.

And so far they have passed the sniff test!

They have been out drying in the garden. I am going to wear them tomorrow, fingers crossed.

Thanks Cervix!

[AtYourCervix]

Hurrah!

I have a little warm glow. I have given something back to the universe and passed on knowledge

[HokeyCokeyPigInAPokey]

I shall honor your wisdom and make sure i pass it on oh wise one.

[valiumredhead]

I'm doing dh's tomorrow!