Uber driver killed in Lincolnwood while dropping off passenger, cops say Todd Nelson photo Grant Nelson, shown in a family photo, was working for Uber when he was fatally stabbed while dropping off a passenger in Lincolnwood, according to police. (Todd Nelson photo)
How To Deodorize Smelly Shoes. 1  Wash them. 2  Shoes made of fabric can be tossed in the washer with a couple of towels and run through a warm/warm cycle using your normal laundry detergent. Freeze them. 2  As crazy as it sounds, sticking your shoes in the freezer is a great way to deodorize them since the smell-causing bacteria canât survive the chill. 3  Of course, itâs best to slip your shoes into a shoe bag first so you donât get dirt all over your freezer and food. 4  Then, leave the shoes to freeze overnight.
But before you toss the shoes in the trash or take a blowtorch to them, check out some ways that you can try to de-stink them and keep them smelling fresh. First things first: If your shoes are wet, let them dry. That means placing them in a sunny spot and letting them sit for at least 24 hours.