Putting your boots in the washer seems like the easy route, but it is definitely not a good idea.
Not only can the heat damage the glues and leather material of your boots, but they also won’t get cleaned thoroughly.
Washers are unable to reach and scrub the interior of your boots, where odor-causing bacteria are. If it can’t reach the interior, it won’t remove the smell.
For instance, I like to toss my running shoes and insoles into the wash with our cleaning or beach towels, thinking they’ll scrub the shoes.
However, they literally always come out smelling the same, and I never learn. Plus, then my towels stink a little too.
Once you invest in a good bio-cleaner, you’ll immediately notice the difference, plus the savings on water and laundry detergent is tangible. Since I always have to rewash my towels with vinegar.