How to deal with moldy leather shoes

In daily life, if shoes are not cleaned properly or left for a long time, it is easy to cause mold. In fact, this is a very common phenomenon. Moldy shoes affect the appearance. In general, shoes cannot be worn after they are moldy. They need to be cleaned and sterilized before they can be worn. Otherwise, it will have some adverse effects on the body and affect the health of the body. So how to deal with moldy leather shoes?

Can I wear moldy shoes?

It is not recommended to wear moldy shoes directly.

There are many reasons why shoes get moldy. If you find mold on your shoes, you should deal with them immediately, either throw them away or clean them before wearing them. For health reasons, it is not recommended to wear moldy shoes directly.

What are the disadvantages of moldy shoes?

Mold causes shoes to mold. If they are not cleaned, the soles of our feet will come into direct contact with the mold and are likely to be infected with fungi, causing athlete's foot and other foot diseases. Therefore, it is not recommended to wear moldy shoes.

How to wash moldy shoes

How to clean mung bean sprouts

Put fresh mung bean sprouts on a moldy place and rub it hard with your hands. Doesn’t it feel a bit dry? Add some mung bean sprouts and continue to rub. The color changes a lot. Rub it a few more times. The hard work pays off. The mold spots are gone. Finally, wash it with clean water. It's that simple. The problem is solved.

Clean with alcohol

The mold spots on the shoes can be exposed to sunlight first, then use a brush to remove the hairy areas, and then use alcohol to clean them;

Soapy water cleaning

Soak the shoes in strong soapy water, take them out with the soapy water, and dry them in the sun for a while, repeatedly several times, until the mildew stains are removed, then rinse them with clean water;

How to clean moldy shoes with different uppers

1. If you have white canvas shoes, wash them with bleach, which can both whiten and disinfect and remove mildew stains.

2. Cotton shoes can be hung in a vent to dry first, and then use a brush to remove the mildew stains after they are dry.

3. Woolen shoes with mildew must be washed with good gasoline. After the gasoline evaporates, put a cloth on the shoes and iron them. This will restore the original characteristics of the wool material.

4. For silk and satin shoes, mildew spots can be gently removed with a fluffy cloth or towel. Large spots need to be sprayed with ammonia on the silk and then ironed flat with tools.

5. Linen shoes can be scrubbed with calcium chloride solution.

6. If there is mold on the surface of synthetic fiber shoes, it is recommended to scrub them with soapy water first, and then rinse them with warm water.

How to clean moldy leather shoes

Generally, leather shoes should not be cleaned with water to avoid affecting the quality of the shoes, which may cause cracks and nicks in the shoes. However, if the leather shoes are severely moldy and a lot of mold has grown in the shoes, it is still necessary to clean the shoes. How to clean moldy leather shoes? The cleaning method for moldy leather shoes generally requires wiping them with alcohol first and then cleaning them with soapy water. The cleaning method of leather shoes is:

1. Wipe leather shoes: If leather shoes are moldy, you must first deal with the mold. You can wipe them with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of alcohol and water (1:1). The same treatment can be applied to moldy leather bags.

2. Remove yellow spots: Some white shoes are moldy and easily leave yellow spots after brushing. When rinsing the leather shoes for the last time, you can add a small amount of white vinegar, but do not add aged vinegar to avoid staining the white shoes. Soak the shoes in water for half an hour, stick white paper towels on the surface when drying, and they will be bright and white as new after drying.

3. Wipe with water wax: Water wax can form a hard protective film on the surface of the car body, which has super strong functions of waterproofing, acid rain prevention, pollution prevention, and UV erosion prevention. After shaking the water wax evenly, pour some on a cloth or toilet paper (not too much) and wipe it directly on the mildew spots on the shoes.

4. Use a brush dipped in soapy water to clean: Use a brush dipped in soapy water to clean moldy shoes, then place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry, and do not expose them to the sun.

5. Soak: If the leather shoes are severely moldy, you can soak them in soapy water for ten minutes, and then gently scrub them with a brush. However, it is generally not recommended to completely soak the leather shoes, as this can easily cause the shoes to deform.

6. If your leather shoes become white, covered with salt frost, or grow hair due to moisture, excessive foot sweat, or other reasons, you can wipe them lightly with a light, soft cloth dipped in vinegar, then apply shoe cream of the same color and let them dry.