11 Super Methods To Get Rid Of Smelly Feet Once And For All

Dec 30, 2018 by apost team

Yeast infections, hyperhidrosis, and stress all increase sweating, leading to smelly feet, thanks to bacteria. The following tips will help to eliminate foot odor:

Have you ever experienced the embarrassing moment where you take your shoes off, only to discover that your feet are smellier than you thought?

This smell is caused by bacteria that has bred under your nails and in certain areas of your skin. Clean the soles of your feet with a pumice stone and then wash your feet.

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Ensure you are taking care of your nails by cleaning them regularly and cutting them short.

Podologists suggest that the best way to care for your feet after a shower or bath is to pat them with a towel. This will help them dry out completely.

Taking the time to go in between your toes will remove any remaining moisture. Left unchecked, this moisture can lead to the development of fungal infections.

Tannins in tea leaves can kill bacteria and help to reduce any sweating. These tea baths can be used every day to help you keep your feet odor-free.

Make this bath using:

• 3 teaspoons of tea
• 1 liter of hot water
• 2 liters of cold water

Let your feet soak in the tea bath for 14 to 30 minutes.

Apple cider vinegar is an excellent cure-all for any odor that ails your feet. When using apple cider vinegar to treat smelly feet, use the following ingredients.

• Mix 0.5 liters of vinergar with 200 mililiters of warm water.
• Soak gauze in the ACV solotion and then apply it to your feet.
• Let your skin air dry.

Aromatherapy oils are an effective way to keep foot odor at bay. These essential oils will help hide the odor and kill the bacteria.

Massage your feet with about four drops of lavender oil.

Alternatively, make a bath for your feet by soaking them in a bath of three liters of water and two drops of oil.

Washing socks in reverse will help to ensure they have completely cleansed of bacteria and skin cells.

Additionally, it may be time to get new socks as old socks may have the smell ingrained in them forever.

Shoes can be what make our feet smelly. Be sure to use an antiseptic and anti-bacterial solution to clean these shoes.

Shoes that are wet or moist from our feet tend to develop bacteria. Keep shoes dry by airing them out outside or using newspaper to dry the soles.

No one wants to have smelly feet. If this is a concern of yours, these tips should help you. Do you have any other odor-busting tips of your own? Let us know - and spread the word! 

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!