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The Times of India

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The pungent pantry staple people are putting in their shoes to fight odour

A quirky home remedy suggests using raw garlic cloves in shoes to combat foot odor, leveraging garlic's natural antibacterial sulfur compounds. However, this method carries risks of skin irritation and chemical burns, with scientific evidence for its effectiveness in shoes being limited. Safer, proven methods for odor control focus on hygiene and moisture management.

16 Apr 2026 3:30 am