Footwear sanitizing device and system and method for using same

Abstract

Disclosed is a sanitizing device, system and method of sanitizing objects, such as, for example an article of footwear. In further aspects, the present disclosure relates to a sanitizing device, system and method of sanitizing objects configured such that it sanitizes the base or surface of an article of footwear while a user is standing on the device. In another exemplary aspect, the disclosure relates to a steaming apparatus, system and method of sanitizing objects configured such that it utilizes a steamed chemical to clean the underside of an article of footwear while a user is standing on the apparatus. In further aspects, the disclosure also relates to a steaming apparatus, system and method of sanitizing objects configured such that a chemical may be used in combination with steam to clean the underside of an object or article of footwear while a user stands on the apparatus. Disclosed is a method comprising: inserting a chemical disinfectant into a steaming apparatus; placing an object onto the steaming apparatus; activating the steaming apparatus; and sanitizing the object using a combination of the chemical disinfectant and steam.

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