The Riff-Raff Element Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I can't believe it! I filled my own slippers with hot chicken stock.And I was sober. I've stuffed them with paper and sprayed them withFabrise (sp? - I threw the bottle away in disgust), but I've still gota decided odour following me around. They were not expensive, but I'mvery attached to them (what with them being a bit sticky and all) - anyideas for ridding me of this smell??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I think I saw one of the 'How clean is your house?' team use cloths with baking soda (please check this bit) plus a few drops of eucalyptus oil in the centre and put into 'twists' (like the blue bags of salt you used to get in crisps) placed in each shoe/slipper overnight.I hope someone else saw it (last nights programme) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Or you could try washing them in a white vinegar solution, 50/50 vinegar & water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Have a look here : http://www.ehow.com/how_5023_remove-shoe-odor.html of course they are concerned with foot odour, the smell of chicken soup doesn't feature directly [;-)][;-)]but I guess the principal is the same.Try bowls next time ! [:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Sorry Jond haven't a clue on hte smelly slipper front, but whose the dood in the new avatar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I think it's Jon D circa 1984 - am I right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Yep that was it RH, baking powder and eucalyptus.To be honest i'd just buy a new pair and serve those ones with your Sunday roast.EDIT: How on earth did you manage that in the first place!Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 [quote user="louweezel"] .EDIT: How on earth did you manage that in the first place!Louise[/quote]I know - he's really strange isn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 [quote user="TWINKLE"]I think it's Jon D circa 1984 - am I right? [/quote]Close - 1987, just before economic imperitive intervened, and I wasforced to graduate from university and get an actual job that paidmoney. I couldn't remember where I got the piccy of Zizou from - I'mpretty sure that it was open source and free of copyright but Icouldn't be certain - so I substituted a copy of the passport picturethat got me into all kinds of tricky questioning until it was stolen in1995.The chicken stock (fortunately off the boil) was destined for acasserole. I was distracted by one of my howling brood, turned sharpishand slopped a great splash all over my be-slippered feet. They're justabout dried out, but the smell....I'll try some of the fine suggestingshere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Stop being such a tight bum Jon and buy a new pair....anyway what are you doing in slippers at your age, it's not healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riff-Raff Element Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 [quote user="Chris Head"]Stop being such a tight bum Jon and buy a newpair....anyway what are you doing in slippers at your age, it's nothealthy.[/quote]Oh it's not the money, just pure sentiment really - I've had these formany happy summers. They're more cork-soled flipflps than traditionalslippers and took over the rôle of indoor footwear about a year ago.They're open toed and have a great cooling effect on overheatedtootsies. I think that the stock has soaked into the cork, hence thestubbon aroma. This may be the end, I fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 [quote user="Jon D"]Close - 1987[/quote]How funny - my first guess was 1986. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 [quote user="Jon D"] so I substituted a copy of the passport picture that got me into all kinds of tricky questioning until it was stolen in 1995. [/quote]Jeez, I don't even like showing passport control my pic! Glad it was only the slippers that copped it Jon & you didn't come to any harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I'm going to try and find some 'allowed' photos that would suit your personalities. I'm starting with Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Oh hell, I'll get my coat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 [quote user="Jon D"]..... any ideas for ridding me of this smell??? [/quote]Washing machine job! Only the shoes/slippers in the machine set on the coolest and shortest setting your machine has. My machine has also a setting whether it's a full load or half, if yours has, set it on half load. Not more than a teaspoon full of powder that you normally use. Program dryspin cycle to the slowest. Take out at end of it. Reshape shoe/slipper if a tad mis shaped and dry at normal room temperature ... et voilà !!If it works for Son&Heir's muddy, smelly, disgusting rugby shoes, it should work for yours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I agree MYB - works on smelly espadrilles. But the bicarb trick should also do something - baking soda always crops up somewhere in home remedies for smells and stains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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