How to Sand Feet with a Rotary Tool
If calluses and hard spots on the foot cause pressure points, sanding is one option to relieve those. My podiatrist' s assistant used a rotary tool to sand those down. She said it could be done at home. Now I use it every couple of months on my feet.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- rotary tool (like a Dremel or Black & Decker)
- good health (check with your doctor about this first, particularly if diabetic)
- flexibility
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Put a light sanding bit in the rotary tool. Plug the tool in near a chair where you will sit or use a cordless tool.
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Bring your foot up onto your knee to work on it. Identify the spots with hard calluses. This could be rough areas around the heels, calluses on the tips of hammer toes, or calluses caused by pressure from shoes or sandals.
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Start gently touching the rotating sanding bit to the rough, hardened spot. Lift it up, then touch the callus again, then lift it up. Don't hold it continuously against the callus. That creates too much friction.
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After about three times, pause and test the spot with your thumb. This tests for heat buildup and the progress of the callus removal. Rest the spot if it feels hot. Work on a different callus, then return to the first one.
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Repeat the sanding, with frequent pauses to check for overheating or any pain. Gradually remove the hardened layers of skin.
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Don't remove the callus totally. Leave a little of the thickened skin to protect the foot. Sanding too deeply could break through the skin and cause the foot to bleed.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to identify what causes certain calluses and remove the cause. Often shoes or sandals rub that spot. Get rid of shoes like that or save them for only occasional wearing rather than frequent wearing.
Persons with any health condition that requires special footcare, should consult with the podiatrist before trying this at home.
