Things You'll Need:
- Talcum powder
- Antiperspirant
- Soap
- Clean shoes, socks
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Vinegar
- odor-eaters
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Step 1
Keep your feet dry, clean and moisture free. Use soap and water to wash and clean your feet everyday, and if possible, several times a day if you perspire often or notice frequent odor. Using talcum powder and dusting your feet after you wash them, as well as sprinkling powder into the sock, is another way to prevent or reduce foot odor.
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Step 2
Wash and change your socks frequently as the odor usually comes from bacteria breeding in the dead skin that has accumulated or collected in the socks or the shoes. Also wear socks or shoes that allow your feet to "breathe." For example, wear cotton socks and don't wear rubber or plastic shoes; leather shoes are better.
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Step 3
If you are prone to getting foot infections as well as foot odor, then try to spray your feet especially between the toes with anti-fungal spray and apply talcum powder. Sprinkling the feet or inside of the shoes with cornstarch will also help to reduce foot odor.
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Step 4
Buy an odor eater insert for the shoes. There are many types and sizes available at drugstores and pharmacies. These inserts usually contain active charcoal that will absorb the moisture from the feet, and thus help to reduce or prevent foot odor.
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Step 5
Soak your feet regularly. Some products that work to eliminate odor and reduce the condition are: sodium bicarbonate, vinegar or even the tannin found in tea bags. Dissolve 1 to 2 tablespoons of sodium bicarbonate into a foot bath container with warm water. You can also add some aroma therapy or herbs such as lavender into the water to help relax your body and mind as well as your feet.
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Step 6
Keep your shoes clean inside and outside. If you have sneakers that are made of fabric you can buy special foot containers or laundry shoe bags to place the sneakers in so you can wash them in the machine and not ruin the shape. Keep the shoes in a dry, cool place when not wearing them. Allow the shoes to air daily and sprinkle with odor absorbing sprays that are specifically made for this purpose. Check out the foot section in your local drugstore where there are many foot odor products available.
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Step 7
If the problem persists and the odor is really bad, then there could be an underlying medical problem causing the condition. You should get a checkup and consult a medical professional and/or podiatrist to get their opinions and advice. Also, take a good look at your diet and nutrition because food can also be a culprit in causing foot odor by increasing perspiration from the body and feet.
Comments
tnpos said
on 6/30/2009 vinegar idea sounds great. Thanks For sharing! 5 and rec! PAl
consignmentchic said
on 3/14/2009 What fabulous tips for good hygiene. 5** Recommended ya!
pianoman said
on 1/13/2009 This is the reason I go barefoot as much as possible!
neilj said
on 11/11/2008 After 40-something years, I finally found the answer. It's the "Loofah."
Loofah is some sort of dried plant product that makes for a nice skin-scrubber-pad in the bath.
I recommend getting a large chunk of Loofah, lathering it up real good, and scrub yer feet. Not sure what to suggest if you're extremely ticklish.
Not just the bottom of the feet, but also the tops. Run a narrow edge of the Loofah between your toes, but be gentle.
More soap, more soap.
After two days of that, your feet won't smell anymore. Voilà.
EddieV said
on 8/7/2008 COOL! THAT WAS A LOT OF GOOD ADVICE AND EASY TO DO TOO.