Treatment Of Footwear From Fungus: How And How To Disinfect For Fungal Diseases + Photos And Videos

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Treatment of shoes for the purpose of disinfection and destruction of fungus is a condition for successful treatment

Fungal disease of the feet is manifested by an unpleasant odor, itching and skin irritation. A nail affected by a fungus changes its structure, turns yellow. It is important to complement the treatment with daily shoe polish. Different means and devices are used for disinfection.

Why shoes are disinfected in the treatment of fungal diseases of feet and nails

Treatment of shoes is necessary in the treatment of mycosis - fungal infections of the feet and nails. Its goal is to destroy the fungus and thereby speed up recovery. Since the fungus tends to return to where there are comfortable conditions for its development, disinfection is needed even after the disease is completely eliminated.

To achieve the best result, follow the recommendations of experts.

1. It is wiser to just throw out old, worn shoes and buy new ones than to waste time and money on the destruction of the fungus.
2. You should not wear tight shoes during treatment. This can put unnecessary pressure on the nail plate and slow down healing.
3. Even house slippers should be treated with antiseptics.
4. It is advisable to use special antifungal insoles instead of the usual ones.

Disinfection can be carried out using both folk and professional means.

When treating mycosis, it is important to disinfect shoes and take proper care of them.

How to get rid of footwear from fungus: home remedies for treating

The most effective folk processing recipes are based on the use of such means:

• Formidron or formalin (25%);
• vinegar essence (40%);
• Chlorhexidine;
• ammonia;
• copper sulfate;
• hydrogen peroxide.

These drugs are used not only for disinfection, but also to eliminate unpleasant odors.

How to properly handle shoes with Formidron, vinegar and formalin

The process should be carried out in a well-ventilated area and always with gloves, and in the case of formalin application - in a respirator. In addition, these preparations have an unpleasant odor that lasts a long time after processing. It is for this reason that it is so important to ventilate the room well.

Instructions:

1. Rinse the steam well from dust, sand and other dirt, remove the insoles.
2. Moisten a cotton pad with the chosen agent and process the inner surface and seams.
3. Place each shoe in a plastic bag.
4. After a day, remove the shoes and leave them to ventilate, for example, on the balcony.

How to clean shoes with vinegar with fungus on feet - video

How to disinfect shoes with Chlorhexidine, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide and copper sulfate

Chlorhexidine is easy to use, odorless and effective against fungus. But getting Chlorhexidine 1% concentration is difficult. Pharmacies sell a 0.05% concentration product, since in this form it is safe for mucous membranes and human skin. It's easy to use.

1. Saturate the inner surfaces of the boots with the solution.
2. Place in a bag and tie tightly.
3. After 3-4 hours, the shoes are taken out, and then ventilated and dried for two to three days.

To remove fungus, ammonia or hydrogen peroxide is sometimes used. A solution of copper sulfate is also effective. These means moisten a cotton pad and wipe the inner surface of the shoes.

Folk remedies that will help destroy the fungus - photo gallery

Treating the inner surface of the shoe with vinegar essence will destroy the fungus

Formidron is a good shoe disinfectant

Formalin has a disinfecting effect when applied to the inner surface of the shoe

Chlorhexidine 1% concentration perfectly destroys fungus, does not have an unpleasant odor, but it is very difficult to find

With hydrogen peroxide, you need to abundantly moisten the inside of the shoes to cleanse them of fungal spores

When treating shoes with ammonia, it is important to ventilate the room well.

A solution of copper sulfate is a good disinfectant

Professional means for disinfecting shoes and the procedure for their use

The following antiseptic solutions will help you:

• Miramistin;
• Desihand (chlorhexidine at a concentration of 1%);
• Laina - a blue liquid to kill fungus, not suitable for light-colored products;
• Alaminol - a concentrate, which is diluted with water before use to obtain a 5% solution, is not suitable for processing products from huskies or suede.

How to disinfect shoes with antiseptic solutions

When using antiseptic solutions, you need to do the following:

• abundantly moisten a cotton pad with a solution and wipe the inside of the boot;
• repeat the steps twice and keep the time, according to the instructions on the package;
• wipe the steam with a clean damp cloth and dry naturally away from batteries.

Antiseptic solutions that can be used to treat shoes - gallery

Desihand is a powerful antiseptic that will help get rid of shoe fungus

For disinfection of shoes, a concentrated 1% solution of Chlorhexidine or Miramistin is required

For frequent treatment, Alaminol is suitable - a safe, effective antiseptic that is practically odorless

Laina is a professional disinfectant that can be purchased at pet stores and veterinary clinics

Antifungal sprays are an effective way to remove fungus, as well as prophylaxis after treatment

Special sprays are one of the most effective ways to kill fungus.

1. Micostop. Spray inside the shoes for 5 consecutive days. It practically does not emit an odor and can be used to prevent the appearance of fungus, for example, it can be used to treat feet after visiting the pool.
2. Desavid. It destroys different types of fungi - both yeast and mold. Suitable for people with allergic reactions and does not spoil products even from the thinnest materials. The spray can be sprayed onto the shoes or applied with a soft cloth or cotton pad. Shoes need to be processed every day throughout the treatment of the fungus.

3. Bicin. Completely destroys fungal bacteria and spores. It can be bought at tourist and specialty stores. Supplied as a set - an ampoule with a concentrated substance and a spray bottle with water. The way to use it is as follows:

   • dilute the contents of the ampoule in a vial and shake vigorously;
   • apply a spray to the inner surface of the shoes;
   • the pair can be put on immediately after processing.

Sprays that can remove fungus - gallery

Bicin removes fungus and protects shoes from it for a long time after processing

Spray micostop is easy to apply to the inside of the shoe

Spray Dezavid destroys all types of pathogenic microorganisms and is absolutely harmless

Devices for disinfecting shoes and eliminating unpleasant odors

You can remove the fungus and special devices - ultraviolet dryers. These devices are somewhat more expensive than conventional shoe dryers, but are very effective:

1. Timson is a drying and disinfection device. The method of application is very simple: put the dryer into the shoe, closer to the toe; connect the device to the network; leave for 6–8 hours (built-in ultraviolet lamps during this time will relieve your shoes from spores of all types of fungus).
2. Xenelight or Sterishoe. The manufacturers of these devices promise to completely rid the steam of the fungus in just 5 minutes. The procedure is the same - place the parts of the device inside the shoes. Together with Xenelite, you need to put the desiccant there, which is included in the kit.
3. Klenz is a professional device. Outwardly, the device looks like an electric oven or microwave oven. The principle of operation is based on ultraviolet radiation.

Ultraviolet shoe dryers - gallery

A UV dryer will help kill fungus and kill its spores

Klenz is a cabinet for professional footwear treatment against fungus

Ultraviolet device Xenelite will rid the surface of fungal spores in 5 minutes

The described remedies will help rid the shoes of the fungus. To prevent re-infection, it is important to follow the rules of prevention and personal hygiene - dry boots well, treat with antiseptic sprays, change everything every day that comes into contact with the skin and nails. Do not forget that any treatment tool will be powerless if the fungus is not treated.