Now that the outside of your Children rubber boots are sparkling clean, it’s time to tackle the inside. Most rubber boots have an inner sole or lining that become heavily soiled and downright smelly. If not properly cleaned on a regular basis, the inside of your rubber boots can become a breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria, Athlete’s foot fungus, and more.

To clean the inside of your boots, prepare a solution of one teaspoon Anti-Allergen Laundry Detergent and two cups of hot water. Soak a clean microfiber cloth in the detergent solution and wipe down the entire inside of the boot. Then, dip a second cloth in plain hot water and rise away the detergent solution. Repeat this process as needed for extra-soiled boots. If your boots have a removable insole, take them out to clean them and let them air dry before putting them back in.

After thoroughly cleaning, let your boots air dry. Finally, lightly mist the inside of your boots with Vital Oxide. Spray full-strength, right out of the bottle, to kill 99.9% of bacteria and to eliminate any fungus or mold, as well as stubborn odors. Again, let your boots dry naturally away from any direct heat source or full sunlight.

To freshen stinky boots, lightly spray the inside of your boots with Vital Oxide and allow to air dry.