athletes foot disinfection

How to Disinfect Shoes, Socks & Floors After Athlete’s Foot: Complete Guide


How to Disinfect Shoes, Socks & Floors After Athlete’s Foot 🧼👟🧦

So you treated athlete’s foot… but it came back. 😩 That’s because most people forget to disinfect the places fungus hides — like shoes, socks, and bathroom floors. Let’s fix that.


👟 Disinfecting Shoes

Fungus loves damp, dark sneakers. Here’s how to kill it:

  • Spray the insides with antifungal spray or 70% alcohol

  • Use a UV shoe sanitizer (like SteriShoe) if you have one

  • Rotate your shoes daily — don’t wear the same pair 2 days in a row


🧦 Washing Socks & Laundry

  • Wash socks and towels on hot (140°F+)

  • Add vinegar or borax to kill spores

  • Dry on high heat — never reuse damp fabrics!


🧽 Cleaning Floors & Showers

  • Spray bathroom floors with bleach or hydrogen peroxide

  • Wash foot mats or use a silicone mat you can sanitize daily

  • Don’t go barefoot on shared surfaces while healing


💡 Pro Tip:

Even if your feet look better, fungus can linger invisibly. Keep disinfecting for 1–2 weeks after symptoms fade.


Pair this routine with Jane Vine Kissable Feet — our nurse-formulated cream with tea tree oil, coconut oil, and calendula — to soothe itchy feet and stop fungus from coming back.

🦶 Stop treating just your skin. Treat your shoes, your socks, and your space. That’s how you truly kick athlete’s foot. ✅

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