Keep insects out of old shoes with peppermint oil.
Some insects gather in secluded areas where there is little activity. Shoes typically meet these requirements, especially if they are stored away for long periods of time. The possibility of insects hiding in shoes is even higher when the shoes are stored outdoors, in a garage or in a basement or a storage area that is not insect-free. Kill the insects by using elements that will not deteriorate your shoes yet are powerful enough to kill the bugs. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Bang the shoes outdoors in a hard surface to knock out any insects, and step on the bugs to kill them. This typically bumps out any insects that are inside of the shoes.
2. Spray an green insect spray inside of the shoes, specifically one that is safe for use on the skin. Harsh sprays will kill insects, but they can also harm you if the chemicals absorb into your skin as you wear the shoes. Let the spray air-dry entirely, and bump the shoes on a hard outdoor surface to remove any dead bugs.
3. Wash the shoes if you are able to do so. Read care instructions; often you can machine-wash sneakers and similar types of shoes. Wash and dry the shoes to kill the insects.
4. Store the shoes in an airtight storage bag to prevent insects from getting into the shoes in the future.
Tags: inside shoes, Wash shoes