How to sanitize shoes against fungus

When treating any type of fungus, doctors strongly recommend completely changing all shoes. However, not every person has material possibilities for this. What to do? There is an exit. You can simply sanitize your slippers, boots, sneakers, boots. No, you don’t have to boil and steam them. There are more humane ways. So, we tell you how to disinfect shoes from a fungus without harming it.

General rules

Often ordinary shoes of mass production are made of cheap materials that can not boast of inertness to aggressive pairs of disinfectants. Simply put, the sole or glue may soften during the process. You need to be prepared for the fact that you still have to change old shoes. This rule does not apply to good quality shoes.

By the way, disinfection is not a one-time process. It will have to be carried out regularly throughout the entire period of treatment for a fungus.

Disinfection fluid does not need to be poured inside the shoe (with the exception of some specialized products). After all, it can be great to harm boots or boots. Plus, it is not always possible to saturate the lining with a disinfector. Therefore, it is very important to do this:

• fully laced shoes
• moisten a cotton pad or cotton cloth with the chosen liquid (you can take a bandage)
• thoroughly soak the entire boot from the inside
• tie a couple in a tight plastic bag for several hours
• at the end of the procedure, the shoes must be ventilated and dried

Particular attention should be paid to the heel and toe. After all, it is there that the focus of bacteria and fungal spores is located. But the rest should not be forgotten. For example, if you can take out the insole in shoes, it is highly recommended to do so. Then you should soak the insole in a disinfectant solution, and treat the sole itself from the inside.

Tip. Do not dry your shoes near a battery or heater. Even the most expensive couple can lead and distort. Let the boots dry naturally. Or a household shoe dryer is used. By the way, some of them are equipped with an ozonizer. This allows you to get rid of bad smell.

Disinfect shoes. Liquid products

There are several options that do pretty well with fungal spores. But each of them has its own characteristics and nuances. We’ll talk about them.

Vinegar
For proper processing, a concentration of 40% will be required. On sale such vinegar is not found. But it is easy to prepare it yourself from 70% of the essence.

Using. This is one of the fluids that is completely disloyal to the spores of the fungus. Because it’s very caustic. Because of this, it is not recommended to wet the inside of the shoe. It is enough to put a cotton pad soaked in vinegar in the boot and place the pair in a dense bag or container.

Processing time is 1 day. After that, the shoes can be ventilated and worn. The method is not suitable for frequent use because vinegar pairs corrode the sole materials.

Important! After processing, the vinegar smell does not disappear from the shoes for a very long time. Keep this in mind. And put on another pair to visit public places.

Formalin
Very smelly, but effective tool. Another name is formidron.

Using. The cotton pad is moistened in a liquid, then thoroughly wiped the entire inner surface of the shoe. Remember to process the joints and seams. After that, the pair is placed in airtight conditions for a day. Next, as usual: ventilate and dry.

Important! Formidron does not corrode artificial skin and rubber, so it is suitable for regular processing. But the smell disappears for a very long time.

Miramistin
A pharmacy that works wonderfully with fungal spores. No doubt, it costs a lot. But still less than a new pair of boots.

Using. A spray nozzle is supplied with the bottle. With its help, it is enough to spray the inner surface of the shoe and dry it. This is enough for an almost complete disinfection.

Important! Miramistin is ideal for handling after every sock. Therefore, it is better to immediately buy a large bottle.

Disinfect shoes. Pharmacy preparations

Today, the industry offers a wide selection of special means for disinfecting shoes against fungus. These are mainly sprays. They are very convenient to use. And they do not destroy the materials from which shoes or sneakers are made.

Most drugs have one virtue. Shoes can be worn immediately after handling. But we still recommend drying the shoes. Indeed, in a humid environment, the fungus develops much faster.

Here is some of them:

1. Desavid. Powerful antiseptic without color and odor. Often comes across in household chemical stores.
2. Line. The preparation smells blue. Not suitable for light or white shoes.
3. Bicin. Spray. Approved for use on wet shoes. Sometimes found in hunting and fishing stores.
4. Alaminol Inexpensive concentrate with a wide spectrum of action. Sold only in specialized medical stores.

As you can see, drugs have one drawback. Such disinfectants are not sold in ordinary pharmacies. They can be bought only on specialized sites on the Internet, or in completely unexpected stores. And further. Oddly enough, but sometimes some funds are delivered to ordinary veterinary pharmacies. Therefore, if there is such a place nearby, then it is worth going, asking.

Disinfect shoes. Mechanical means

Now on sale there are special dryers for shoes. They are equipped with ultraviolet or discharge lamps. Work from a network of 220 V or from AAA batteries.

The advantage of such dryers is that after their use additional ventilation is not required.

Laboratory studies have shown that regular drying with this apparatus:

• kills fungal spores and pathogenic bacteria
• eliminates bad odor
• allows you to dry your shoes without harm

By the way, the process will be much more effective if you use the device with liquid processing. Then the fungus is definitely not good.

Useful Tips

Any disinfecting treatment will be futile if a person walks in old socks or tights. Sadly, these wardrobe items will have to be changed completely. And no "Maybe in the country?". Just throw it away.

In shoes that are stored, it makes sense to put a cotton pad with a few drops of any coniferous essential oil. It has a delicate antiseptic effect and perfectly deodorizes. Clove oil also boasts the same effect.

In the pool, solarium or sauna, you need to carry wet disinfectant wipes with you. A couple of movements - and now the slates and slippers are completely safe. By the way, the feet and between the fingers can also be wiped with napkins.

Be sure to disinfect the shoes you just bought. Even if someone tried on her socks before buying. The spores of the fungus do not make out where the socks are and where the lining is. They live perfectly even in seams and under the insole.

Now you know how to sanitize shoes against fungus and keep them safe. After all, it’s cheaper to invest in some means than to completely change your shoe wardrobe. Do not be ill!

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