Since the fungus spores are very hardy, foot - disinfectant spray machines or basins — where the chemicals have just a few seconds to take effect — often promote the spread of athlete’s foot rather than prevent it.
Kuna seente spoorid on väga vastupidavad, siis desinfektsioonivannid, kus jalad puutuvad kemikaalidega kokku vaid mõned sekundid, pigem soodustavad selle seenhaiguse levikut kui takistavad seda.