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Cleaning The Inside of Second Hand Leather Shoes?

I bought some nice brown leather Stride Rite kids shoes from a thrift store for my two year old. Is there a way to clean and disinfect the inside of the shoes? Can I throw them in the washer?

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Mona

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September 15, 20050 found this helpful

I wouldn't throw them in the washer in case the leather would shrink after drying. But regular white vinegar should do the trick to clean and disinfect both the inside and out of the shoes and once it dries the smell of the vinegar will disappear!

Good Luck!
Rebekah

 
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September 15, 20050 found this helpful

Lysol spray, or ask at the bowling alley what they use on rental shoes

 
By Alice (Guest Post)
September 30, 20050 found this helpful

No problem about wearing second hand shoes if you wear clean socks with them. Even if someone had sneezed into the shoes, which is highly unlikely, any germs that might have been there would not survive the journey from home to the thrift store, sitting on the thrift store shelf, and then to your home.

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And don't EVER wash leather in a washing machine!

 
December 1, 20160 found this helpful

I guess you can also take into account fungus or athlete feet

 
July 3, 20190 found this helpful

some fungi, yeast and bacteriæ can survive conditions in outer-space . they can/most likely will survive the trip home/store/home in an environment where they evolved . so be careful and neutralize them .

 
By pamphyila (Guest Post)
March 2, 20060 found this helpful

For 2ndhand shoes - I apply medicated footpowder/spray - put in and then turn over the shoes to get the powder onto the inside top lining of the shoes. That way you can short-circuit athlete foot fungus - If it does appear - & the shoes are leather - treat the shoes as you would your feet with anti-fungal cream.

 
By Ariana (Guest Post)
April 4, 20060 found this helpful

Are you sure white vinegar will do the trick to clean with a damp cloth ?
Editor's Note It should work and kill any foot problems that might be in there and also remove odors.

 
July 4, 20101 found this helpful

I'm new to Thrifty Fun and see this is quite an old posting but I am responding in case others check it out in the future. Place a small amount of regular rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball (sponge, dischloth, etc) then use it to clean inside the shoe. No need to have alcohol dripping from the applicator just keep it fairly damp and it will kill any germs.

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I've used this same method to also clean games and small toys purchased at yard sales. Recycling shoes for kids is a great idea as their feet grow so quickly shoes are outgrown long before they have a chance to wear out.
Take Care, Grammy 007

 

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