I'm a Travel Writer, and This $8 Packing Hack Keeps My Clothes Smelling Fresh

"Whether I'm checking out new restaurants and bars or traversing vast vineyards and farms, I often end my trips with shoes that are muddy and don't exactly smell the best. I used to throw stinky shoes into a plastic grocery bag that would leave my luggage, clothes, and other toiletries with a lingering scent - or with dirt, grime, and mud everywhere."

"The bags have a sturdy zipper design that makes it easy to get your footwear in and out, but they can also work for anything other than shoes. Regardless of how muddy, dirty, wet, or sandy my shoes may get, it all stays in the shoe bag and never transfers to the rest of the contents of my luggage. Amazon shoppers love these for keeping their footwear protected and organized."

Yamiu Travel Shoe Bags are lightweight, waterproof, space-saving, and machine-washable, allowing easy cleanup after muddy trips. They separate dirty, smelly footwear from clean clothing, preventing transfer of dirt, grime, and lingering odors in luggage. A sturdy zipper allows easy insertion and removal of shoes, and the bags can store items other than footwear. They proved effective during varied trips — city nights, walking food tours, and construction-site visits — without impacting the rest of packed items. Positive customer reviews note convenience for travel storage and resort closet use with shoes remaining inside the bags.

Read at Travel + Leisure