NASTY mould can grow inside your shoes without you even knowing about it.
Here are a few easy steps to prevent the fungi growth using simple home remedies and a free material that most people usually bin.
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Moulds can grow on almost nay surface, provided it gets excessive moisture to sustain.
Apart from hot and humid weather conditions, the fungi can start to accumulate on dark, warm, and damp places – especially inside the shoes.
Insoles are the perfect place for mould to make its home – shoes are susceptible to moisture from sweat and are never dried properly.
Most people do not even realise about mould infestations inside their footwear, until they start to smell bad or in worst cases, cause fungal infections.
However, it is very easy to remove mould from footwear using simple home remedies.
Cleaning your shoe with a soft brush can help remove mould patches.
Once they are visibly removed, applying a solution of water and alcohol mixed in equal parts can help disinfect the surface.
You can also use a solution of baking soda and vinegar.
Once cleaned thoroughly, dry the insole of the shoe properly and clean with soft detergent.
You can also use a leather conditioner at last to restore the shoe’s quality.
Shoes should be kept dry at most times, and should be kept under direct sunlight at regular intervals.
When storing a pair of footwear for a long time in a dark place, make sure to put a bag of silica gel inside.
This is dehumidify the inside of the shoe and will resist the growth of fungi.