You know the drill: you come home from shredding all day… only to find that your place smells like a dumpster. Yikes!
The culprit?
Smelly snowboard boots!Â
Here are 7 quick ways to stop your snowboard boots from smelling:
- Dry the boot liner
- Use a boot deodorizer
- Clean your snowboard boots
- Sprinkle them with baking soda
- Stuff them with dryer sheets
- Try the teabag trick
- Freeze them out!
Keep reading to vanquish those offensive smells once and for all.
(Your nose will thank you!)
Why Your Snowboard Boots Are SmellyÂ
Your snowboard boots smell because they are designed to keep your feet warm and toasty.Â
An unfortunate side-effect to this – your feet are gonna sweat!
Ready for the gross part?
In addition to being dark, this generates the ideal conditions for bacteria to thrive and multiply. As the bacteria multiply, they make your boots smell. Nice!
How To Fix Smelly Snowboard Boots
1. Dry The Boot Liner
Snowboarding requires a lot of physical effort, and it can be quite exhausting.Â
After a long day of snowboarding, I bet your boot liner is soaking wet (relax, we all get sweaty feet).
Removing the boot liner, allowing it to dry, and letting your snowboard boots breathe can alleviate some of that stank.Â
You could also consider buying a spare set of boot liners to use on alternate snowboarding sessions. This can help prevent smelly snowboard boots.Â
2. Use a Boot Deodorizer!
If you notice a pungent smell coming from your snowboard boots, using a boot or shoe deodorizer can help.
Some boot deodorizers also have antibacterial properties, killing the bacteria responsible for the smell.Â
My personal favorite are the ever-popular Boot Bananas from Amazon. They last for ages – just be sure to dry them out after use.Â
Here’s a quick roundup of the best snowboard boot deodorants.
Best Snowboard Boot Deodorizers
Extremely powerful shoe spray with a more natural fragrance. Even worked for my brother and his feet are nasty!
Novel idea that really works. They last for ages too! Just pop them in your boots overnight.
As seen on Shark Tank - works really well and fits really nicely into snowboard boots.
3. Clean Your Snowboard Boots
Cleaning your snowboard boots can remove unwanted smells.
An excellent way to clean them is to spray a vinegar and water solution inside the boot. Gently dab off the excess moisture and allow it to air dry.Â
Vinegar is an acid that can kill bacteria and deodorize your boots, and it’s also a cheap and easy solution to the smelly boot problem.
Don’t use too much though. You’ll just be replacing the previous smell for some lovely vinegar flavored snowboard boots.Â
4. Sprinkle Your Snowboard Boots With Baking Soda
If you don’t have time to clean your snowboard boots and allow them to dry thoroughly before using them, you can sprinkle them with baking soda overnight to help remove the odor.Â
Baking soda readily absorbs moisture and odors and will leave them smelling much better after a few hours.Â
Again, use sparingly.Â
5. Stuff Your Boots With Dryer Sheets
When your snowboard boots are smelly and you need to use them the next day (and you don’t have baking soda or boot deodorizer handy) stuff them with some dryer sheets.Â
Dryer sheets are typically gently fragranced and can help to mask the unpleasant odor. As they are also absorbent, they can help to remove dampness, which may prevent the mounting smell. Â
6. The Tea Bag Trick
Combat boot odors naturally with the tea bag trick.
Place several dry tea bags inside each snowboard boot. The tea bags act as odor absorbers, efficiently soaking up unpleasant smells and leaving a fresher scent in their wake.
This eco-friendly solution is simple and effective, utilizing the natural absorbing properties of tea.
Note: Replace the tea bags regularly to maintain their freshness!
7. Freeze Them Out!
Eliminate bacteria-induced odors from your snowboard boots with the freezing technique (my personal favorite).Â
Place your boots in a plastic bag and leave them in the freezer overnight. The extreme cold kills the odor-causing bacteria. This method is a chemical-free way to sanitize your boots and keep them smelling fresh.
Note: Ensure the boots are completely thawed and dry before using them again!Â
Final Thoughts
No one enjoys having smelly snowboard boots.Â
It can also be embarrassing if you’re around others and need to take off your boots.Â
Thankfully, if you use one (or all!) of these methods, you can fix the odor problem pretty quickly.
You’ll then be ready to book your next snowboard trip.Â
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