What to do if shoes are moldy Analysis of the causes of moldy shoes and how to deal with mold

Mondo Home Updated on 2024-01-31

Humid and sultry weather can easily lead to mold in shoes, which not only affects the appearance of shoes, but also causes mold changes in the fabric of their shoes for a long time. The growth of mold needs oxygen in the air, and it also needs the right temperature and humidity.

Analysis of the causes of mold in shoes

1. Mold must be in contact with the air, and it is difficult to multiply if it is under vacuum conditions.

2. Mold is easy to multiply in dark and damp places, and water molecules will penetrate into the product or attach to the surface of the product, resulting in excessive product humidity, which is the highest factor for mold.

3. The starch, protein, and oil in the leather are the nutrient sources of mold, which are easy to mold.

Fourth, shoes made of textile fabrics are easy to absorb moisture in the air.

5. Mold is everywhere, such as in the air, dust, soil, and sweat, such as the stitches of products, fabrics and wood surfaces.

How to treat mold in shoes

1. Wear rubber gloves and masks, and then use a rag or soft brush to wipe the mold and gray mold on the surface of the shoes.

Second, clean and dry shoes with ihaoer-spray shoe anti-mildew agent to spray the entire surface of the shoes, pay attention to the seams and zipper parts, as long as the sprayed parts want to mold.

Workshop, material control

1. Keep the workshop and warehouse dry and hygienic, keep the items clean and tidy, and reduce the number of colonies in the storage workshop.

Second, the factory selection of fabrics is also very critical leather, canvas, oxford cloth, textile fabrics, weaving materials including fabrics, etc., in the incoming materials must check the humidity of the material, when the humidity is greater than 12% of the case to do dry treatment, otherwise there will be a risk of mildew (can be used anti-mildew tester to test the humidity of the material).

3. Finished products and semi-finished products should not be stacked directly on the floor, they should be separated by pallets, and 50cm away from the wall, do not rely on the wall or materials, materials and other materials touching the wall will bring the risk of moisture and mold.

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