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I need an outdoor box for smelly boots.

10 replies

fruitstick · 21/10/2023 12:49

We don't have a big hall or porch, or utility room.

My son's football and rugby boots stink!

I want somewhere to keep them outside. Maybe in one of those parcel boxes.

Will this work?

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TheyreEatingThemInNelsonAndTheBluff · 21/10/2023 14:05

Something like this?
https://www.manomano.co.uk/p/outdoor-garden-storage-box-cushions-patio-yard-chest-plastic-lid-container-110l-51428505

fruitstick · 21/10/2023 14:24

Yes. Exactly that. It looks great, and a lot less plasticky than some of the others I've seen.

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DuchessOfSausage · 21/10/2023 14:58

Wheely bin? Smile

Woollymonster · 21/10/2023 16:16

Buy him something to use to stop his boots stinking?

fruitstick · 21/10/2023 16:35

It's winter. They come home wet and muddy. There is nothing to quell the stench

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sunlovingcriminal · 21/10/2023 16:39

@fruitstick I hear you! I spent a whole day last week sniffing the air in my son's room. I thought a cat had got in and wee'd!! It was so strong.

I have dried out his rugby boots (no change in smell-the sod had flung them in his boot bag wet and then left them in a cupboard!) and washed his boot bag in vanish. They still smell so are now only allowed in the garage.

SkyFullofStars1975 · 21/10/2023 16:50

We've got 2 upside down metal boot racks that you hang shoes/boots on outside so that they air and dry. You can attach them to the wall if you're short on space? It's a god send for wellies and walking boots.

LizardOfOz · 06/11/2023 22:50

Woollymonster · 21/10/2023 16:16

Buy him something to use to stop his boots stinking?

@Woollymonster
Could I jump in here to ask if you have any recommendations? I need to sort out the same problem as OP

lorn195 · 06/11/2023 23:10

This is our saviour for smelly football boots. A boot dryer 🥰.

DS16 loves it especially when he's refereed matches during college time and need them at the weekend.

It's stored in the garage, 20 mins and they are done.

I need an outdoor box for smelly boots.
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