Foot fungus refers to diseases of an infectious nature that are transmitted from a sick person to a healthy one. The disease carries discomfort, and can be transmitted to other members of the family. According to statistics, about a third of the world's population is infected with one of the types of fungus.
The disease requires careful treatment, but sometimes a drug is not enough. Therefore, it is necessary to observe personal hygiene and disinfect shoes. This is necessary to prevent relapse of the disease. What tools and sprays for processing shoes for fungus can be used?
What should be treated with a fungus?
For fungi, the main habitat is wet areas. Therefore, infection with them occurs most often in pools, baths, saunas, etc. Spores of the fungus for a long time may be:
- on the bathroom floor;
- on carpeting;
- in bedding;
- in hosiery;
- in the bath itself;
- on personal hygiene items;
- on shoes.
Particular attention should be paid to the processing of all these items, as the remaining disputes can lead to re-infection of the person or his family members.
Disinfection of personal hygiene items for fungus
The main condition for the successful treatment of foot fungus is a daily change, washing and proper handling of socks. To do this, you can apply the following method:
- soak socks in water, to which Chlorhexidine, vinegar or hydrogen peroxide was added;
- wash with laundry or tar soap;
- boil in soapy water for 20 minutes.
You can change the process: first soak, then boil and only then wash with soap. After drying, the socks should be ironed. Machine washing is not recommended at this time. After recovery, it is better not to use these socks, but simply to get rid of them. Discard all hosiery made of synthetic fabric immediately after wearing, because they are not subject to heat treatment.
With foot fungus, personal hygiene items are used, such as:
- pumice;
- nail file;
- nail scissors.
They must be disinfected because fungal spores may remain on them. After all, these items can be used by family members, which will lead to infection with their disease. After each use, all scissors and nail files should be treated with an alcohol solution. Pumice and washcloths are disinfected with soap and water.
After recovery, special attention should be paid to the carpets with which the patient was contacted. To do this, it is better to hand them over for dry cleaning. After it, carpets can be disinfected with Chlorhexidine or a special spray. All bedding must be washed, boiled and ironed. The tiles on the bathroom floor are washed and treated with a disinfectant solution.
What is shoe processing for?
The process of treating a foot fungus is to destroy the factors that caused its appearance. The main task is to prevent the development of pathology, and not only to reduce the symptoms of the disease. The focus is on controlling the pathogen.
In the shoes and socks of a sick person, particles of skin may remain in which the infection persists. If you do not deal with their processing, the fungus can resume its negative effect. What kind of footwear treatment for fungus exists?
Processing wardrobe items is considered a necessary process that helps to completely get rid of pathology.
A person who is faced with a similar problem should have in his arsenal tools to help efficiently process shoes. Existing devices can destroy the fungus and its spores.
The main areas of shoe processing
Why should shoe polish be treated for fungus? The most favorable environment for the reproduction of the fungus is dark and humid places, which are enough in closed shoes. This is what can cause an increased spread of mycelium. He is afraid of light and sunlight. Another factor in the presence of fungus in shoes is the presence of dead skin cells in it. Therefore, all means of combating fungus are aimed at eliminating factors favorable to it. Along with their use, measures should be taken to care for shoes:
- constantly dry shoes and insoles;
- dry the inside of the shoe in the sun;
- carry out periodic treatment with agents aimed at combating the fungus.
Winter shoes are best purchased with natural fur and sewn in such a way that you can quickly get inside.
How to handle shoes?
What is the sequence when processing shoes for fungus? When disinfecting shoes, you must follow the correct sequence:
- before treatment, wear protective equipment to protect yourself from contact with the skin;
- before the process, shoes are washed from dirt and dust;
- everything is left in the sun to dry;
- using a cotton pad, which is processed in the product, a disinfectant solution is applied to the inside of the shoe;
- put the same disk in her socks to achieve the desired effect;
- after processing, the wardrobe items are packed in bags, tied tightly and laid in a warm place, if the device for processing shoes from fungus is used, it should be put inside and connected to the network.
Shoe treatment medications
Drugs include: Miramistin (Chlorhexidine) and Mikostop Spray.
Processing of shoes from the fungus "Chlorhexidine" is carried out to destroy the fungus on the items of clothing. It is not hazardous to health and has no smell; it is convenient to use it. In case of contact with the mucous membrane, rinse with water. To disinfect shoes, the drug is applied to a tampon and treated inside. Then cotton disks with "Hlokheksidin" are put in socks of shoes and packaged in bags for a day. After the specified time, they take out and dry in the sun.
Spray "Mikostop" can be used not only to combat fungus, but also as a disinfectant for shoes. Spray the spray onto the treated surfaces and leave for several hours. Shoes should not be packaged in a bag, so they should not be aired either. The spray removes the unpleasant odor arising from foot disease, but does not smell anything. Shoes should be treated together with treatment in order to achieve the greatest effect.
Traditional methods used to disinfect shoes
Wardrobe items can be cleaned with folk remedies:
- Processing shoes for fungus vinegar. Due to the effect of the product on the skin of the hands, it is better to wear gloves before starting disinfection. Shoe processing is carried out similarly to medications with a cotton swab. Disinfection is subject to the inner, outer surface and insoles. The danger of vinegar is the possible damage to leather shoes, so they rarely process it. Most often, a tampon with vinegar is treated with a product and laid inside for a while, previously placed in a bag. This method does not always lead to the desired effect, while the smell remains. Proper use - full surface treatment.
- A formalin solution of 25%. Such a tool is considered effective in disinfecting shoes, but very toxic. After application, an unpleasant odor is felt, which must be removed with ammonia. Before processing, use protective equipment (mask, gloves). Pure formalin is a hazardous substance, so finding it will be problematic. There is its derivative ("Formidron"), but it has low efficiency, they will have to process it many times.
Disinfectant Wipes
How to treat shoes from fungus? Napkins are considered a safe and hypoallergenic product that can be used to treat not only feet, but also shoes. They are convenient when you need to disinfect slippers issued in a solarium or bath.
Napkins will help prevent fungal infection and can be used not only for adults, but also for children.
Processing shoes with special devices
How to treat shoes from fungus? Many products negatively affect leather shoes, so special devices are used to process them. They are intended for disinfection and drying of wardrobe items using ultraviolet radiation.
This method is completely harmless not only to shoes, but also to people. Thanks to the influence of ultraviolet rays, spores of fungi and various bacteria are destroyed. The devices operate at a temperature of 70 degrees, so they can be used for processing and drying.
For disinfection, the device is inserted into shoes, plugged into a power outlet and left for several hours. After this time, it can be used for its intended purpose.
If a foot fungus occurs, the patient must always monitor the cleanliness of the floors, hygiene items and shoes, which will help to avoid re-infection of the disease.