how do i stop my climbing shoes from smelling

There are a few methods to getting rid of the nasty smell your climbing shoes can acquire:

• Spray them with Lysol.
• Scrub them with warm water and baking soda.
• Store them with activated charcoal shoe inserts, Boot Bananas, or dryer sheets.
• Put them in the washing machine (if machine washable).
• Soak them in lukewarm water and laundry detergent.

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