Have you ever fractured your foot? Have you worn an air cast boot to help the fracture heal? If so, you need to read on!
Back in June 2025 I fractured my left heel. When I say fractured it…I fractured it completely through. Not only did I have pain from the fracture but my ankle and foot swelled too. The swelling from that fracture continued for 3 weeks, so a traditional cast would not of worked. My orthopedic doctor decided that the AirCast Boot was the best option for my particular problem. I wore the Air Cast Boot for 4 months until I was fully healed.
Over the course of that 4 months I learned how to keep the AirCast Boot clean and hygenic. Think about this…you’re walking around outside, going through retail businesses, wearing it at work and then coming home with it on your foot. The dirt and germs you collected on it are now being transferred into your home. Ewww. No thanks!
I purchased 2 containers of Disinfecting Wipes to give the outside of the Air Cast Boot cleanings several times a day. No water is needed. Simply wipe it down and toss out the wipe. This helps to keep dirt and germs from accumulating on it. You don’t want to transfer that stuff into your car or home. They’re great for on-the-go cleaning or quick wipe-ups.
At home I would take off the Air Cast Boot and remove the inside lining and padding. Set those aside. Fill up a basin with warm water and some mild liquid soap. Use a clean cotton cloth dipped into the warm soapy water to wipe down the inside and outside of the boot. Don’t use any harsh chemical cleaners or a lot of soap. You don’t want to leave any sticky residues. Use a clean cotton towel to dry the inside and outside.
You can “spot clean” the padding and liner just by using a damp cloth with a mild liquid soap on it. Don’t soak the padding and/or lining in water…they’re not made for laundering in a washing machine! I got into the habit of lightly spraying the padding with Lysol Disinfectant Spray. It helps to keep germs and odors away.
If you find that you’re hard on the Air Cast Boot talk to your medical provider about getting a new one if your’s has become too worn or damaged. You need a properly fitting boot on your foot so that you heal correctly…without any complications. Don’t do any type of alterations to the boot yourself!
Disclosure: The writer is not a professional healthcare provider. He or she is just sharing his or her personal experience with the readers of the TCC blog. You should consult your own healthcare provider for additional information. This post contains affiliate links.