1. How to Clean & Disinfect Used Shoes

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  3. If you purchase somebody else's used shoes you will want to disinfect them before wearing them, unless this has already been done for you. Follow all 4 easy steps below to disinfect and clean your used shoes. In no time you'll have a pair of shoes that look brand new once again.

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  5. 1. Pour at most half a bottle of rubbing alcohol on the outside of the shoes and let them sit for at least five minutes, killing any present bacteria. Careful not to use an alcohol-based solution with more than 10% water, because this may water damage the shoes.

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  7. 2. With a spray bottle full of antibacterial solution such as Clorox or Lysol, spray the insides of the shoes (bleach may damage certain materials such as leather).

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  9. 3. Use a hand cloth and wet it with an alcohol-based cleaning solution. Rub and clean the outsides of the shoes. This will take any dirt out of the shoes.

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  11. 4. Let the shoes sit somewhere out of the sun to air dry.