To keep footwear clean and sanitized a two-step process is recommended.
First is mechanical removal of any debris followed by application of a sanitizing agent.
A footbath for mechanical removal of debris should be a container that is accessible, that is you can easily step over the side to submerge the footwear. Ensure the container can fit a large boot so that the liquid saturates all parts. Adding some soap or detergent to the water can clean better than using water alone. If footwear is very dirty to begin with, use picking tools and scrubbing brushes while standing in the bucket to thoroughly clean the soles and uppers of the footwear.
Fill the second footbath with a sanitizing solution. You can use bleach diluted to 1% active sodium hypochlorite (the active ingredient in bleach). For example, dilute a bleach solution which is 4% active sodium hypochlorite using three parts water to one part bleach. Ensure the footwear is fully submerged in the sanitizing solution. Allow to dry.
After the footbaths have been used, dispose of the water and decontaminant away from production areas and water sources. Take note of label instructions for disposal of the decontaminant.