Foot fungus does not heal quickly, but it can be treated. It is much more difficult to prevent a relapse. After all, fungal spores live in shoes for a long time and are not destroyed by simple washing with soap or powder. Special products are sold for treating shoes, or you can use preparations that can be found in any home. What are these products, how to use them at home to get rid of foot fungus, read on. And most importantly, what and how to treat it correctly so that the disease does not recur.
Shoe fungus treatment products
Fungus of the feet and nails causes inconvenience to a person not only because of the unpleasant smell and appearance of the nails. Fungal spores are insensitive to soap or washing powder, so you have to boil and boil socks and tights.
Important! Socks, stockings and tights should also be treated with the following products. But it is important to follow the rules for caring for such things - wash at 90–100 degrees, separately from other clothes.
With shoes, things are more complicated.It cannot be soaked in boiling water, but must be disinfected so that, after curing the fungus on your feet, you do not get infected again from your own shoes. For this task, products that can remove germs and bacteria are suitable. Most of them can easily cope with fungal spores. Before using any drug, read the safety precautions and make sure that it will not harm the material of the shoes. – check its effect on an inconspicuous area.
Vinegar
For disinfection you need vinegar essence 40%. Table vinegar will not work, as it is a weak solution.. You cannot treat rubber parts of boots with essence - they will deteriorate. For the same reason, do not spray your shoes with vinegar. Wear protective gloves, as this is a highly concentrated substance, if it comes into contact with skin, rinse with plenty of water.
The processing method is not suitable for regular use; you may damage your shoes. But as a one-time procedure or once a week, it is acceptable.
You will need:
- 40% vinegar essence;
- cotton pad or cotton wool;
- plastic bag or container.
Remove the insoles and wipe both sides with a disc soaked in vinegar. Put them in place, and leave a piece of copiously moistened cotton wool in the toe part of the boot. Seal the pair airtight in a bag or container and leave for 24-48 hours. Then ventilate until the specific odor disappears.
Alcohol
You will need 30 ml of ammonia, ethyl or formic alcohol and 100-150 ml of water. Make a solution and wipe the inside of the boots with cotton wool. Leave to dry or use a UV dryer to enhance the effect.
For alcohol to work, treat your shoes daily and preferably after each wear. If you use ammonia, carry out the procedure in a ventilated area, if possible outside.
Hydrogen peroxide
Soak a natural cloth napkin in peroxide and wipe the inside. Pay special attention to the insole, laces and toe part of the shoes. Do this every day when you get home so that your boots are dry by the next morning.
Chlorhexidine
When working with chlorine-containing products, wear gloves and protect your eyes. Treat the inside of shoes with Chlorhexidine using a cotton pad according to the vinegar essence algorithm. The second method is to spray the solution from a spray bottle.
A drug Suitable for regular disinfection, odorless and safe for shoes. Buy a 1% solution at a specialized medical store; pharmacy 0.5% is weak for spores.
Important! Spray all shoes with Chlorhexidine 1-2 times a season as a preventive measure.
Formidron
Formalin destroys the fungus, but is not safe for humans. Therefore it is not available for free sale. To disinfect shoes, the amount contained in formalin-containing preparations is sufficient, in our case it is Formidron.
The rules for working, as with vinegar essence, are gloves, washing the skin if the product comes into contact. The processing algorithm is the same: wipe the insole and leave a moistened disc in the toe area. You just need to keep it in the bag for up to 1 day.
Important! Using any of the methods listed in this article, keep the shoe bag warm. At elevated temperatures, the antifungal properties become stronger.
Formidron is effective in combating fungus and its consequence - an unpleasant odor. After the procedure, a specific aroma of the drug remains, but it quickly disappears.
Miramistin
You will need a 0.1% Miramistin solution, a container with a spray bottle or a cotton pad. Wipe the insole and laces separately. Then treat the inside of the shoes and leave to dry. You can dry the pair with ultraviolet light, this will enhance the effect.
The product is suitable for daily disinfection and does not harm shoes. You will need a lot of it throughout the course of treatment, so the downside is the cost of Miramistin. But if you compare it with the price of special antifungal agents, then the minus turns into a plus.
Special means
Pharmacological companies produce antifungal agents. They are used daily for up to a week. Narrowly targeted antifungal drugs:
Mycostop - available in the form of a spray for shoes and feet. It is enough to spray generously inside the boot and let it dry. Treatment course is 3–5 days. It is recommended to spray indoor slippers with Mycostop;- Bitsin is a solution to combat fungus and unpleasant odors. Pour the contents of the ampoule into the bottle of water that comes with the kit. Spray over shoes. After treatment, the effect lasts 1-1.5 months. Store open for 2 weeks;
- Dezavid is a spray with a wide spectrum of action. It fights not only foot fungus, but also mold on the walls and spores in the air. Easy to use - spray on desired surface and wait 15-20 minutes.
Important! There are antifungal wet wipes. They are impregnated with a medicine that prevents the development of pathogenic microorganisms. Used to treat feet and shoes for adults and children.
How to disinfect shoes with ultraviolet light?
You can disinfect your boots with ultraviolet light at home, and do it regularly. All you need is to buy dryer with ultraviolet component. Dry your shoes for 5-7 minutes with this device after each wear, regularly treat your socks and tights - this is enough to avoid a relapse of the disease.
Important! Fungal spores are afraid of ultraviolet radiation. The device will disinfect and dry shoes. Use it for prevention as well.
How long does fungus live in shoes?
Fungal spores can live at low temperatures and dry air for 11–12 months. In such conditions they will not reproduce, but if the boots are placed in a favorable environment - humidity and warmth, the fungus will immediately awaken. Therefore, it is important to treat shoes during treatment and throughout the year. After recovery, you do not need to spray your boots every day, but systematic treatment for preventive purposes is mandatory.
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