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How to Get Rid of Foot Odor and Make Your Feet Smell Better

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By g christine
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There's nothing worse than stinky feet. It's not just unpleasant for you, but for those around you as well. Besides being unpleasant, stinky feet can be a sign of health problems like athlete's foot, which is insidious and easily spread from one person to the next at swimming pools and shared showers.

Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    Take care of athlete's foot first. If you know you have it, buy some athlete's foot spray, and follow the directions on the can. If you are unsure, you should consult your doctor if you're not sure how to take care of the problem.

  2. Step 2

    Keep your feet clean. Shower or bath every day, and wear clean socks and shoes as well. Clean the bottom of your bath or shower before and after showering to prevent the spread of athlete's foot.

  3. Step 3

    Keep your feet dry. After showering, make sure you dry your feet really well, especially between your toes. If you wear socks, choose something made from a natural fabric, synthetics don't absorb moisture as well. You can use deodorant on your feet too, there are foot deodorant sprays, or just use a regular spray deodorant.

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turtledove said

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on 7/6/2009 Hmmm. Not being a contortionist, I don't know if my feet smell. Well, no one has said anything... 5*

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on 7/5/2009 Great tips!

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on 7/5/2009 There are the things I keep telling my hub...... clean feet is the first and best way to stop stinky feet! Go barefoot and let them dry out, too!

glorybug said

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on 7/3/2009 I want to add, if your partner has Athlete's Foot, and you have chronic yeast infections, they need to be treated or your infection will never stop. You'll keep reinfecting each other. Severe cases under the nails are probably in the blood and need Rx pills to treat. You can put a teaspoon of powdered clay in your socks to keep your feet dry and smell-free.

glorybug said

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on 7/3/2009 Good topic. Stinky feet are rarely healthy. Not many people know that what causes Athlete's Foot also can cause diaper rash and yeast infections. So anyone with stinky feet should not share a shower or bath with anyone at home without disinfecting with bleach in between.

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