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Help please. could cornstarch baby powder be good for fighting shoe odor?
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Shoe odor: Shoe odor is often caused by bacteria and fungus growing in the dark, moist environment that is your shoe. Powders may help dry your shoes, but some think corn starch is a source of food for the smelly bugs growing in there. First try alternating shoes every day. Shoe materials take about 24 hours to dry. Spray your shoes with athlete's foot medicated spray. Wear socks when you wear shoes.
Answered 7/23/2013
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