Help FO spilled in shoes!

[TeresaGG]

Tried running it through the washing machine but they still stink.

 

[earlene]

You don't like that FO, then? Sorry, couldn't resist. What I find is that when I leave the container I weigh my FO in out on the counter for a few days to allow the scent to permeate the air, it eventually dissipates. But of course, that's after emptying the contents into the soaping oils, so not a lot is left.

My point is, allow it some time to dissipate. Maybe leave the shoes out in the garage or on the back porch (if you have one) for a few days or a week and see if that helps.

 

[TeresaGG]

You don't like that FO, then? Sorry, couldn't resist.

Any scent that strong is a stink.

 

[Obsidian]

I spilled a large bottle on a dresser once, stunk up the place for weeks. Could still smell it a year later. Maybe mix up a bucket of really hot water with detergent and baking soda, soak the shoes overnight if possible then run through the washer again.
It probably won't remove all the scent but it should reduce it some, then you'll just have to wait for it to fade away.

 

[CaraBou]

Do you work out? You’ll have the best smelling feet in the gym, and maybe the sweat will counteract it ️‍

 

[LiLiSoapz]

Perhaps sprinkling some baking soda in the shoes can help absorb the excess smells.

 

[TeresaGG]

Perhaps sprinkling some baking soda in the shoes can help absorb the excess smells.

I'll try that

 

[Lin19687]

I was thinking the Backing soda. maybe also put some Rice in a bag with it and zip lock the shoes in there.

 

[mommycarlson]

try leaving the shoes out in some direct sunlight for a few hours good luck!

 

[amd]

Have you tried PS80 on the oil spots and then running it through the wash? Last week I made a soap with an oil-locking mica that I premixed in RBO. Of course when I was adding the premix some got on my favorite pair of jeans. I spot treated with PS80 and then washed the jeans as normal. Can't even tell that there was mica oil spilled.

 

[Steve85569]

Laundrymat dryer. Take 'em for a spin.

 

[Lin19687]

I don't think I would go to the Laundromat. Kind of a poopy thing to do for the person after you

 

[LiLiSoapz]

Did anything work?

 

[TeresaGG]

Still letting them set with baking soda outside.

 

[TeresaGG]

Thank you all. I have the smell down to manageable.

 

[HappyGoNaturally]

Once the shoes are completely dry, see if rubbing some cornstarch around in them absorbs some of the oil.