Image by Rachael Ray Show via YouTube
If you bought new shoes from a faraway place and didn’t realize they were a bit tight on you until you got home, the first thing you’d probably think of doing is giving them away. It can be disappointing when that happens, especially if you don’t have the chance to get them replaced or return them. Some of us also have very tight schedules and don’t want to be hassled by the return process. If you are one of those, you might want to try this trick from Rachael Ray Show before giving it away.
RELATED: How to Remove Odor Out of Stinky Shoes Overnight
To do this hack, you will need a zip-lock bag, water, and your refrigerator. They claim that placing a bag filled with water inside your shoe and freezing it for a few hours can help the shoe expand. As we all know, water expands when it freezes. Since you place the water-filled bag inside your shoe, it can stretch the fibers while it freezes. Give this trick a try.
Here’s another hack you might want to try: Easy Hack to Make Muddy Shoes White Again
Fill a reusable bag with 1 to 2 cups of water and seal it properly. Make sure you seal it all the way through.
Place the water-filled plastic bag inside your shoes, jamming it inside. You want it to be as tight as possible.
Place your shoe with the water-filled plastic bag in the freezer for about 6 hours.
After a few hours, remove it from the freezer and take off the ice bag. In some cases, you may need to let the ice defrost before you remove it.