8 Natural Ways Treat Smelly Feet
Foot odor, often known as smelly feet, is a frequent issue brought on by bacteria that feed on the sweat from the feet, giving off a characteristic foot odor. You can avoid embarrassing foot odor with the help of a variety of prescription medications and natural treatments, many of which have been shown to be effective. The simple natural home remedies listed here for treating foot odor usually work after several tries and provide long-lasting results.
1. Black Tea
The tannic acid in the black tea helps in eradicating the bacteria and closes pores, which reduces sweating. Grab two tea bags out of your kitchen drawer and boil them up in two to three cups of water. Now add this tea water to a bucket of regular water. Soak your feet in this solution for 15 to 20 minutes, and then dry them up.
2. Vinegar
Vinegar is another useful and cheap way in treating smelly feet. You can also use apple cider vinegar (or whatever vinegar you have in the kitchen) with water to remove the bad odor. Add two tablespoons of vinegar to water and soak your feet in for 20 minutes. After rinsing with soap and water, don’t forget to dry your feet thoroughly and the annoying smell will be gone in a few days.
Daily Care to Treat Smelly Feet
How to Treat Smelly Feet With Home Remedies
1. Black Tea
The tannic acid in the black tea helps in eradicating the bacteria and closes pores, which reduces sweating. Grab two tea bags out of your kitchen drawer and boil them up in two to three cups of water. Now add this tea water to a bucket of regular water. Soak your feet in this solution for 15 to 20 minutes, and then dry them up.
2. Vinegar
Vinegar is another useful and cheap way in treating smelly feet. You can also use apple cider vinegar (or whatever vinegar you have in the kitchen) with water to remove the bad odor. Add two tablespoons of vinegar to water and soak your feet in for 20 minutes. After rinsing with soap and water, don’t forget to dry your feet thoroughly and the annoying smell will be gone in a few days.
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3. Ginger Root
Grab a ginger root from your refrigerator, cut a small section from it, and wrap it in a small cotton bag. Now soak this cotton bag in a cup of warm water. After a few minutes, strain the solution and apply it on your feet. For better results, massage your feet with this solution before bed. Use this remedy for two or so weeks for good results.
3. Ginger Root
Grab a ginger root from your refrigerator, cut a small section from it, and wrap it in a small cotton bag. Now soak this cotton bag in a cup of warm water. After a few minutes, strain the solution and apply it on your feet. For better results, massage your feet with this solution before bed. Use this remedy for two or so weeks for good results.
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4. Sage
You can also use dried ground sage for foot odor. Place some dried sage into your shoes before you wear them, it will replace the stench with a green scent. Alternatively, soak your feet in a sage water solution for a couple of minutes. Sage has tannic acid in it, which kills the bacteria and eradicates the smell. Drinking Sage tea before bed will also help.
5. Baking Soda
Baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate) is another cheap home remedy for your smelly feet and can be easily purchased in stores. You can sprinkle some baking soda into you your shoes before you wear them. Another way to make use of baking soda is to soak your feet in a baking soda solution for about 20 minutes. Rinse your feet and thoroughly dry them.
6. Epsom Salt
Epsom salt is another effective home remedy that minimizes stench. Warm up some water, add two tablespoons of Epsom salt in it, and soak your feet for 15 to 20 minutes. Dry them thoroughly afterward. This remedy would be more effective if used before bedtime. Avoid adding too much Epsom salt, as it might cause irritation.
4. Sage
You can also use dried ground sage for foot odor. Place some dried sage into your shoes before you wear them, it will replace the stench with a green scent. Alternatively, soak your feet in a sage water solution for a couple of minutes. Sage has tannic acid in it, which kills the bacteria and eradicates the smell. Drinking Sage tea before bed will also help.
5. Baking Soda
Baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate) is another cheap home remedy for your smelly feet and can be easily purchased in stores. You can sprinkle some baking soda into you your shoes before you wear them. Another way to make use of baking soda is to soak your feet in a baking soda solution for about 20 minutes. Rinse your feet and thoroughly dry them.
6. Epsom Salt
Epsom salt is another effective home remedy that minimizes stench. Warm up some water, add two tablespoons of Epsom salt in it, and soak your feet for 15 to 20 minutes. Dry them thoroughly afterward. This remedy would be more effective if used before bedtime. Avoid adding too much Epsom salt, as it might cause irritation.
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7. Talcum Powder
Talcum powder is one of the most effective and cheapest remedies for foot odor which helps dry the feet. It effectively reduces excess sweating for longer durations and eradicates the foot odor if applied constantly. Apply some talcum powder before you wear your shoes; make sure that your feet are properly dry, otherwise, it will stick.
8. Borax
Borax is a disinfectant widely used for foot stench because it can kill sweat bacteria and help get rid of the bad odor of your feet. Simply spray the inside of your shoes with some borax powder 15 to 20 minutes before you wear them. Be careful, do not wear shoes with borax powder still inside them. You should clean the borax powder away before wearing the shoes.
7. Talcum Powder
Talcum powder is one of the most effective and cheapest remedies for foot odor which helps dry the feet. It effectively reduces excess sweating for longer durations and eradicates the foot odor if applied constantly. Apply some talcum powder before you wear your shoes; make sure that your feet are properly dry, otherwise, it will stick.
8. Borax
Borax is a disinfectant widely used for foot stench because it can kill sweat bacteria and help get rid of the bad odor of your feet. Simply spray the inside of your shoes with some borax powder 15 to 20 minutes before you wear them. Be careful, do not wear shoes with borax powder still inside them. You should clean the borax powder away before wearing the shoes.
Daily Care to Treat Smelly Feet
- One can never underestimate the power of daily cleansing. Daily cleansing of your feet not only removes dirt and impurities but also removes the dead skin caused by dead surface cells. Below is the daily care regimen you can use to keep your feet healthy and clean.
- Start by washing your feet with a mild soap or body cleanser (you can also use a foot cleanser, but why waste money). Your bathroom soap would do the job, but use a medicated soap if you think you need it. Work the soap in thick leather, apply it to your feet, and scrub gently with a brush (or use your hands). After rinsing, dry your feet thoroughly with a paper towel (leftover moisture causes stench).
- Use a pumice stone or foot file to remove any remaining dead skin from your soles. After taking a shower, dead skin becomes damp, creating the perfect environment for bacteria to flourish.
- Always put on fresh socks, and swap them out once every 12 hours (if you get to wear shoes all day). Remove your shoes and let your feet air dry if they perspire a lot.
- On casual days, wear sandals, and throughout the workweek, wear thick, moisture-absorbing socks. Take a barefoot stroll around the house to give your feet some independence. Avoid purchasing shoes made of synthetic materials and go instead for leather or canvas.
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