Fungal infections of the toenails will thrive in humid and warm environments and toenail fungus infections grow like wild fire in closed toe shoes. Those who happen to notice that they may be developing a toenail fungus need to consider that the fungal spores may have infected their shoes. If toenail fungus has formed the next step would be to seek treatment before the condition worsens.
Disinfecting Shoes For Toenail Fungus Prevention
It is easy to disinfect shoes to prevent toenail fungus but the shoes need to be disinfected thoroughly and regularly. If you notice that your toenail fungus infection is clearing up you should not abandon your shoe cleaning routine.
It is counter-productive to treat your toenail fungal infection but forget to disinfect shoes, do this and you will never get rid of the infection. It is vital to treat the infected nails and it is as equally as important to disinfect shoes.
Steps For Disinfection
Below are a few ways of disinfecting shoes:
- Place a towel on the table and put your shoes on the towel. Remove the shoelaces. Pull the shoes wide apart to let the air into them. If the shoes are wet let them dry out. Dry the shoes in the fresh air to dispel the smell.
- Spray the inside of the shoes with an anti-fungal spray, point the spray right into the tops of the shoes. Try to use a low pressure spray that contains fungicideor germicide. Take the freshly sprayed shoes and wet them inside and out. Place the wet shoes in the fresh air to dry, this will kill the fungal spores.
- When the shoes have dried off completely spray them over again to eliminate any left over fungal spores.
You should disinfect shoes even if they are leather and this is easy to do. Wax the soles and uppers of the leather shoes to prevent moisture from entering the shoes and to keep the fungal spores at bay. Disinfect shoes that are leather by purchasing a anti-mildew wax and this will help to prevent toenail fungus. Keep leather shoes dry and clean all of the time.
