Lifestyle Desk: The rainy season brings with it cool breeze, greenery and peace, but many small problems are also associated with it. The biggest problem arises when the shoes get completely wet while returning home. Wet shoes not only feel uncomfortable to wear, but due to moisture retention in them, the risk of fungal infection, bad smell from the feet and damage to the shoes also increases. If you have to go to office, college or some important work wearing the same shoes the next day, then drying them quickly becomes a challenge. In such a situation, some easy and effective hacks can solve your problem not in minutes but to a great extent overnight. Let us know in detail.
First of all, it is important to remove excess water accumulated inside the shoes. For this, gently turn the shoes upside down and drain out the water. Keep in mind that shaking or twisting the shoes vigorously can damage their shape.
After this use old newspaper or tissue paper. Stuff newspaper inside the shoes so that they can absorb moisture faster. If the newspaper becomes too wet, change it after a few hours. This method dries the shoes to a great extent overnight and also helps in reducing odor.
If there is a table fan or ceiling fan in the house, then keep the shoes in front of it. Due to constant exposure to air, moisture comes out of the shoes quickly. Keep in mind that do not keep the shoes in a closed cupboard or in a place without air, because this keeps the moisture for a long time.
Many people use hair dryer to dry shoes. However, it is important to be careful while doing this. Always keep the dryer on low or cool mode and keep it at some distance from the shoes. Too much hot air can weaken the glue of the shoes and also spoil their shape.
If you have small packets of silica gel, which are often included with new shoes or bags, you can place them inside the shoes. These packets help in absorbing moisture faster and help in drying the shoes quickly.
The problem of shoes smelling is also common during the rainy season. To avoid this, after the shoes dry completely, sprinkle a little baking soda inside them and clean them after a few hours. This reduces foul smell and also reduces the possibility of bacteria growth.
One thing to keep in mind is that do not keep wet shoes in direct sunlight or near a heater. Due to excessive heat, the color of the shoes can fade, the sole can become loose and their lifespan can also be reduced.
Always try not to depend on only one pair of shoes during the rainy season. If possible, keep two pairs of shoes, so that if one pair gets wet, the other can be used. Also, after returning home, start the process of drying the shoes immediately, so that moisture does not remain in them for long.
By adopting these easy hacks, you can dry your shoes quickly even during the rainy season, avoid problems like bad smell and fungal infection and the next day you can go to office or outside wearing your favorite shoes without any problem.
