How To Disinfect Ukay-Ukay Shoes

Ukay-ukay shoes are items that can be inhabited by bacteria and other viruses that cause athlete’s foot and other foot diseases. It is about time for us to know how to disinfect ukay-ukay shoes properly and effectively.

Take out the insole of the shoe and replace it with another one with exactly the same shape and form with the shoes. You can buy them at a very low price in any shoe making store or any department store nationwide. You have to replace the insole since it is the dirtiest part of the shoe; about seventy percent of the bacteria are found in the insoles. In case the insole is attached and by no means can it be removed; get a piece of cloth, damp it with water and antibacterial detergent and place it inside the shoe right above the insoles.

After taking out the insole, place the pair of shoes under the heat of the sun for about three to four hours. Make sure to place them between 11 am to 3 pm when the sun is at its hottest temperature. This will ensure you that the bacteria dwelling will be annihilated by the sun’s disinfecting rays. But, you have to make sure that it does not stay out longer than what is needed because the quality of the shoes might alter and the color might fade.

After placing the pair of shoes under the heat of the sun, take out a damp cloth with antibacterial detergent. I would suggest you to use Ariel with Safeguard, it really is an ultimate disinfectant. Then, wipe each shoe gently with the damp cloth. Make sure that only adequate amount of detergent is placed on the cloth so that it would not damage the quality and appearance of the shoe. Never leave out a spot in the shoe to make sure that all bacteria present are killed. Place it under the heat of the sun again for only thirty minutes to make sure that the pair of shoes still maintains its vibrant color.

Place silica gels inside the shoes. Put a minumum of three packets per shoe and a maximum of five. Leave it out there until you use the shoes and put them back once you have done using the shoes. Silica gels prevent odor formation and prevents the mutation and formation of bacteria.