{"id":6254,"date":"2025-05-25T15:15:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T12:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/?p=6254"},"modified":"2026-09-10T16:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T13:52:10","slug":"kaip-dezinfekuoti-avalyne-kad-nagu-grybelis-negriztu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/2025\/05\/25\/kaip-dezinfekuoti-avalyne-kad-nagu-grybelis-negriztu\/","title":{"rendered":"How to disinfect shoes to prevent nail fungus from returning?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After successful treatment of nail fungus, as many as 20% of people experience a re-infection within 12 months \u2014 usually due to shoes and socks contaminated with spores. Therefore, shoe disinfection is a critical part of the treatment plan that doctors often ignore. In this article, we will discuss in detail which methods to choose in 2025 and how to safely apply them at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is it necessary to disinfect shoes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dermatophyte spores remain viable for up to 12 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The moist, dark interior environment of a shoe is ideal for the fungus to spread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Untreated footwear \u2192 2x higher risk of reinfection, even if the nail is already healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Four effective disinfection methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UV-C shoe dryers (for travelers and athletes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UV-C rays at a wavelength of 253 nm damage the DNA of fungi. The latest dryers also integrate heat resistors that raise the inside of the shoe to 55 \u00b0C, thereby accelerating the death of spores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to use:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert both bulbs into the shoes in the evening;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set a 30-60 min cycle;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave the shoes to cool and air out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Silver ion sprays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ag\u207a ions denature fungal proteins and are effective for up to 48 hours. The spray is convenient for travel or at the gym.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instruction:<\/strong> 3-4 sprays on toe and heel of shoe; allow to dry \u2265 10 min. before wearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vinegar (70 %)* and baking soda method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A very budget-friendly solution. Spray a 1:1 solution of vinegar and water inside the shoe, place it in a sealed bag overnight. In the morning, sprinkle with baking soda to absorb the acid smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Use at least 70% apple cider or spirit vinegar; effectiveness decreases with dilution.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Ozone bags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portable ozonators neutralize odors and kill microorganisms in 15 minutes. Suitable for sports shoes, but not for patent leather shoes (may fade).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which method will suit you best?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you want the fastest result at home<\/strong>, choose UV-C disinfection.<br><strong>If you are looking for a cheap solution<\/strong> \u2013 silver sprays will do.<br><strong>If you exercise<\/strong> \u2013 ozone bags will be the most convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-container6254_a7a5e0-05{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6254_a7a5e0-05 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6254_a7a5e0-05 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6254_a7a5e0-05 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table6254_a7a5e0-05 td, .kb-table6254_a7a5e0-05 th{border-top:1px solid #979ca3;border-right:1px solid #979ca3;border-bottom:1px solid #979ca3;border-left:1px solid #979ca3;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table6254_a7a5e0-05 td, .kb-table6254_a7a5e0-05 th{border-top:1px solid #979ca3;border-right:1px solid #979ca3;border-bottom:1px solid #979ca3;border-left:1px solid #979ca3;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table6254_a7a5e0-05 td, .kb-table6254_a7a5e0-05 th{border-top:1px solid #979ca3;border-right:1px solid #979ca3;border-bottom:1px solid #979ca3;border-left:1px solid #979ca3;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container6254_a7a5e0-05 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table6254_a7a5e0-05\">\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row6254_320bc3-18\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_73e14a-ba\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_a43b5d-fe\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_e760c3-7a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Price \u20ac<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_4116fb-dc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_3ea032-2a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Odor after the procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row6254_ba0929-45\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_f1ae6e-2f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UV\u2011C dryer<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_25f50a-cc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_a49ca6-c0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">60\u2013120<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_588aa6-02\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">30 minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_4d7e4c-4d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row6254_c13043-46\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_c148dc-82\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silver spray<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_6da6d0-d3\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_9b8082-1b\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8\u201315<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_cf7d01-39\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_ecef12-cd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refreshing<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row6254_b50e8f-46\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_5cdb2a-ba\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vinegar + soda<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_3d0eed-f9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_a07536-ab\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&lt; 2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_3f00b6-74\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8 o&#039;clock<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_4a17b1-13\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sour (temporary)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row6254_5c4201-8a\">\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_657207-3f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ozone bag<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_b0f737-04\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_abe799-d7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40\u201370<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_8ca247-7d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15 minutes<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data6254_4e222e-8a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neutral<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All shoes are disinfected at least once a week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socks are washed at &gt; 60 \u00b0C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 The shower mat is washed 2 times a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A separate set of nail clippers is used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disinfecting your shoes is the last but crucial step to preventing nail fungus from returning. Choose a method, combine it with daily LED therapy, and follow the checklist. This will ensure that your nails stay healthy for a long time. However, if you are treating nail fungus, but <strong>disinfecting footwear<\/strong>, it won&#039;t help. Combine it with your daily routine <strong>LED laser nail fungus therapy at home<\/strong> and follow the checklist. UV-C disinfection + daily <a href=\"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/product-category\/nagu-grybelio-sviesios-terapijos-prietaisai\/\" title=\"Nail fungus light therapy devices\">LED laser toenail fungus therapy<\/a> = <strong>lowest risk of relapse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id6254_ad033f-f7 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id6254_ad033f-f7 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id6254_ad033f-f7 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id6254_ad033f-f7 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id6254_ad033f-f7 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id6254_ad033f-f7 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane6254_056aaf-b7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is a UV-C lamp safe for the skin?<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but only use inside the shoe and do not touch the lamp while it is in use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane6254_08a1e4-a9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How often should you spray with silver ions?<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After each prolonged wear (&gt; 4 hours).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane6254_f212ed-1f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is vinegar alone enough?<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In theory, acid inhibits the fungus, but in practice, it is recommended to combine it with heat or UV.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane6254_925711-7d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is UV-C disinfection alone enough?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, nail fungus needs to be treated. UV-C disinfection + daily <a href=\"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/product-category\/nagu-grybelio-sviesios-terapijos-prietaisai\/\" title=\"Nail fungus light therapy devices\">LED laser toenail fungus therapy<\/a> = <strong>lowest risk of relapse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane6254_d2929f-1d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is it possible to disinfect shoes along with home treatment?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, it can be done. One of the most innovative nail fungus treatments is laser light therapy, the devices of which you can view <a href=\"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/product-category\/nagu-grybelio-sviesios-terapijos-prietaisai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Nail fungus light therapy devices\">in the stokas.lt store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After successful treatment of nail fungus, as many as 20% of people experience a re-infection within 12 months \u2014 usually due to shoes and socks contaminated with spores\u2026.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6254"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9593,"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6254\/revisions\/9593"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stokas.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}