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How to Stop Squash Shoe Odor

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Here are some ways to deal with squash shoe odor.

First things first: remember to let your shoes air dry completely after you play! And take out your insoles, if possible, to let them dry separately.


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Dryer Sheets

I got a tip from my friend Jeremy on how to stop your squash shoes from being too stinky — stuff dryer sheets in them!

I’m sure every country has their own favorite brands of dryer sheets, but here’s one that’s popular in the US:

Bounce Dryer Sheets

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Some more interesting suggestions from the comments:

  • Cedar shoe trees
  • Tea bags

Do you have a favorite way to keep your shoes from getting smelly? Please leave a comment below!

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  1. Pp Lepew says

    (October 5, 2022)

    I try to keep the odour in the shoes strong as it can throw off the opponent. also don’t shower day before being big match and eat some garlic cloves. You may win some matches by walkover

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  2. Guillaume MARIOTTO says

    (June 9, 2016)

    I’m using red cedar shoe trees : http://www.center51.com/713-tonytheme_cloudzoom_big/embauchoirs-en-cedre-rouge.jpg
    Normally used with formal shoes (richelieus, derbys).
    They diffuse a nice smell of wood and kills odors.

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  3. Pierre says

    (May 31, 2016)

    Thanks for the extra feedback everyone! Will have to try the tea bag idea. And taking them out of the bag to let them breathe is a good call.

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  4. Gaurav says

    (May 20, 2016)

    Simply put tea bags in your shoes. They absorb the odour very well. No more stinky shoes.

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  5. gg says

    (May 20, 2016)

    i just bought two pair of shoes, and change every 2-3 day to be another. and never have problem with smell

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  6. Brent says

    (May 20, 2016)

    I found that just making sure to get the shoes out of the bag and sitting somewhere up off the ground made a huge improvement in the odor of my shoes. Loosen the laces and pull the tongues out and let them breathe.

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  7. Donna Bastien says

    (May 20, 2016)

    We were just about to toss some really smelling ones. Will give this a try.

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  8. Rodney Foster says

    (May 20, 2016)

    I use dryer sheets too!

    dryer sheets work well.

    i keep a small box in my locker and my squash bag and use it for my shoes.

    also, if you like tea…you can save your tea bags and also use those instead of bounce/dryer sheets.

    also…life hack number 398….if you’re backpacking in the mountains….put 1-2 dryer sheets on your backpack or on your coat/pants and it’ll keep mosquitoes away. it works!

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