Men's highend leather shoes are made from 100% real leather to ensure their luxury and elegance, which is the main reason for the men to become loyal to this type of shoe. However, not all men know how to care for and protect their shoes, and the problem that they often meet is that leather shoes become musty because the humid weather in Vietnam. This article will help you understand this problem and reduce your fear of their nagative effect to the leather shoes.

What is moldiness?

Moldiness is caused by a multi-core bacterium, which exists when it is humid in the form of bulging nodules. They grow rapidly in the air. Molds exist in many forms, such as green mold, black mold, red mold, white mold, etc. They can be distinguished by color. Three important factors involved in the growth and development of mold: moisture, proper temperature and nutrients needed in materials that easily absorb moisture.

In footwear, mold easily found on the suede. However, molds can also grow on other types of leather such as sheep leather, cowhide leather, pig leather, etc. Most molds grow on the shoe, on the connecting stitches, on the soles of the shoes.

How to remove mould on leather shoes

Mould has evolved and survived with fierce vitality, and you can find them everywhere, but eliminating them effectively is not easy. Just like any other leather items, leather shoes are very susceptible to fungus so there is a small tip to help you get rid of mold quickly. Dip the sponge into 5ml of fungicide solution diluted with 500ml of water, then wipe on the leather's surface, then dry and cover the shoes.

Pay attention when cleaning mold

You should start with a small patch, try a spot that is hard to see first, if the leather has no change in the color, clean with the whole. Use a damp cloth or small brush to clean the mark. If the stain is too stubborn, use soaps, then use other damp cloth to remove the sticky soaps and let them dry by themselves.

How to treat mold at shoemaking factory

Regardless of whether the mold develops inside or outside the shoemaking factory, they need to be prevented from developing and spreading by the following measures:

- Have regular disinfection, minimize the number of mold germs in the air.

- When storing raw materials, final shoes, they should be separated from the floor with wood panels to allow the air to flow to the bottom, and you should not store goods in dark and wet corners.

- Install a dehumidifier or ventilation system in high humidity areas in the workshop area to keep it dry.

- Keep heat-dried, pay attenntion to shoe case.

- Restrict inventory to avoid mold.

- When the shoes are shipped, the environmental conditions will change immediately, the fungicide solution must be used to prevente the goods from getting wet when it rains.

How to prevent mold on leather shoes

Prevention is better than cure! Before mold can grow, let's stop them.

Keep your shoes in a dry place

Avoid shoes contacting with rainwater, as this will cause the leather to become damp and flaky, and when it rains, it is advisable to carry some plastic bags. You should also place shoes in a dry place, do not dry leather shoes by dryer, shoes should be dry by themselves.

There is a separate bag

There should be boxes for leather shoes. Before storing, apply a layer of vegetable oil to the leather to prevent dryness and wrinkles. Keep the paper inside the shoe to keep the form and absord moisture.

Use moisture-proof bags

Do not throw moistureproof bags when buying shoes, you should use them in the humid weather. When you go home, you should use a tissue to wipe it off and then insert a small moisture-proof bag into your shoes to prevent moldy development.