Kapanlagi.com - Shoes are one of the things that must be owned, because they are often used when we do activities outside the house. But sometimes shoes that are frequently or rarely used still cause mold, and how to overcome the mold is by regular maintenance.
Of course, if the shoes are not regularly maintained, they will quickly deteriorate due to mold. You can do practical ways to overcome and take care of those moldy shoes. And of course, you can do this yourself at home.
What are the ways to overcome those moldy shoes? According to various sources, here are 5 easy and practical ways to overcome moldy shoes, and can be done by yourself at home. Let's check it out right away.
1. Sun-drying
How to deal with moldy shoes (credit: Freepik)
The first way to deal with moldy shoes is by sun-drying them. If you have shoes made of fabric, they can develop mold when stored in a damp place.
So, if you don't want your shoes to have mold, you can sun-dry them. You can wash the shoes and dry them under the sun until they are completely dry.
Afterwards, you can sun-dry the shoes regularly, like once or twice a week. If you regularly sun-dry the shoes, they will not become moldy and smelly.
2. Vinegar
How to overcome moldy shoes with vinegar (credit: Freepik)
In addition to sunlight, you can also deal with moldy shoes by using vinegar. This is because vinegar has a high level of acidity, which can kill mold on shoes.
The method is quite simple, you can pour vinegar into a spray bottle. Then, spray the vinegar solution evenly on the moldy shoes and leave it overnight. Or you can use vinegar after wearing the shoes all day long.
3. Baking Soda
How to overcome moldy shoes with baking soda (credit: Freepik)
In addition, you can also mix vinegar with baking soda. Besides being able to eliminate mold, this method is also used to remove yellowing on shoes.
The way is quite easy, you just need to mix baking soda and vinegar in equal proportions. Then add a little warm water and stir until it forms a paste. Then rub the mixture on the shoes and rinse with water.
4. Baby Powder
Baby powder (credit: Freepik)
Baby powder can also be a way to overcome moldy shoes. Moldy shoes usually occur because the shoes we use are damp, causing an unpleasant odor.
But by using baby powder, we can reduce the moisture in the shoes. This will prevent excessive mold growth and unpleasant odor.
5. Using Alcohol
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And the last way to deal with moldy shoes is by using alcohol. When using alcohol on fabric shoes, you have to be careful, KLovers, you have to pay attention to the amount of alcohol so that the shoes don't get damaged quickly.
First, you can mix alcohol with water, with a ratio of one to one. Then pour the mixture of alcohol onto cotton or cloth, and gently wipe it on the shoes. Don't rub too hard, KLovers, as this can damage the shoes.
After that, dry the shoes in front of a fan until completely dry. Then wash the shoes in 1 bucket of water and 1 teaspoon of soap as usual. After that, dry the shoes under the sunlight until completely dry.
Those are 5 easy and practical ways to deal with moldy shoes. You can also do this at home, and don't forget to do regular maintenance, at least by drying them under the sunlight. This is to prevent the shoes from getting worse. Good luck trying.
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