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.
Natural ways to get rid of the unpleasant shoe odor. Fortunately, there are multiple natural ways for smelly shoes using products you may already have at home. Some of the options are: 1  Baking soda has proven to be an effective odor removing agent. 2  Sprinkle some baking soda in your shoes and let it stay there overnight.3  The next day, just shake off the soda from the shoes, before wearing them. Fill each shoe with boiling water and add a small amount of bleach. 2  Let this set for a few minutes. 3  When the water has cooled, dump out the water and wash your shoes. 4  The bleach will kill the bacteria, thus removing the odor. 5  Add one cup of vinegar to each shoe.