Stinky feet are unpleasant and antisocial. The bad odor is
also a clear sign of bad foot hygiene. However, you can easily get rid of the
bad smell by observing some helpful and simple tips. Foot odor is due to the
fact that bacteria eat the dead skin in socks or dirty shoes. When there’s wet
conditions, like sweaty feet or tight shoes in which feet can’t contact with
air, foot odor can get worse. This article will show you some tips to reduce
bad foot odor and prevent you from it.
Stinky feet are
unpleasant and antisocial.
Things you’ll need
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Talcum powder
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Antiperspirant
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Soap
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Clean shoes and socks
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Sodium bicarbonate
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Vinegar
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Odor-eaters
Instructions
Use soap and water
to wash and clean feet every day.
1.
Keep your feet dry, clean and moisture free. Use soap and water to wash
and clean feet every day; a few times a day if possible, or your feet sweat a
lot or usually stink. Apply talcum powder on your feet after your feet are
washed and on socks to prevent or reduce bad foot odor.
2.
Wash and change socks occasionally because bad smell often due to
bacteria eating dead skin which remains in socks or shoes. Besides, your socks
and shoes should be able to provide feet with air. For example, you should wear
cotton socks and not wear rubber or plastic shoes; it’d be better if you wear
leather shoes.
3.
If you often get infected in the feet or bad foot odor, you should apply
some anti-fungal spray and talcum powder on the skin area between toes.
Sprinkling some corn powder on the feet or in shoes can also help reduce bad
foot odor.
Odor-eaters
often contain activated carbon which will absorb moisture from your feet, for
which they help reduce or prevent bad feet odor.
1.
Buy odor-eaters for your shoes. There’re many types and sizes available
in drugstores. These odor-eaters often contain activated carbon which will
absorb moisture from your feet, for which they help reduce or prevent bad feet
odor.
2.
Soak your feet usually. Some products can help prevent smells and reduce
the effects of the condition: sodium bicarbonate, vinegar or even tannin which
presents in tea bags. Dilute 1-2 tbsp sodium bicarbonate with warm water in a
foot ball container. You can also add some herbs like lavender in the water to
help your mind and feet relax.
3.
Keep your shoes clean inside out. If you have fabric sneakers, you can
buy shoe bags that are used for washing to get the sneakers washed by washing
machines without ruin their shapes. Keep shoes in dry places when you’re not
wearing them. Keep shoes dry every day and spray odor-eaters dedicated for the
purpose on the shoes.
If
your problems remain, you should have a check and consult your doctor or
podiatrist for opinion and advice.
4. If
your problems remain and they stink, they could be due to primary medical
issues. You should have a check and consult your doctor or podiatrist for
opinion and advice. Reconsider your diet because foods are potential factors
causing your bad foot odor by increasing sweat secretion on your body and feet.
