Eliminating dog feces from your footwear: A handbook
When you're out and about and your shoes get contaminated with dog poop, it can be a cause of stress and disgust. But help is at hand, thanks to advice from Claudia Schulz, an expert at the German Shoe Institute.
Schulz suggests that if a water tap or sink is available, gently remove your shoe and clean the sole with water. This simple method can help in quickly removing the mess. However, when you're out and about and your options are limited, her advice changes.
In such situations, Schulz recommends removing bulk from the dog poop on your shoes using a tissue or large, sturdy leaves. For stubborn residues, she suggests a unique method: place the shoes in a freezer bag and put them in the freezer. The cold hardens the dog feces, making it easier to scrape off and causing the unpleasant odour to disappear after the freezing process.
If the smell persists without water, wet wipes can be helpful for a quick clean. For lingering shoe smells, Schulz recommends using shoe deodorants, special odor removers, or even perfume. For home remedies, lemon or baking soda can be used to neutralize the odour.
It's important to note that when removing frozen residues, wear rubber gloves and use a bladeless knife or similar tool that's not too sharp. Schulz does not advise using sharp tools for this task.
The freezer trick is an effective method for removing deep tread residues from shoes, and it's particularly useful for dealing with dog poop in the home.
So, the next time you find yourself in a sticky situation, remember the advice of Claudia Schulz. With her tips, you can keep your shoes clean and fresh, no matter where your adventures take you.
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