How to Cure Toe Fungus at Home With Bleach
Toe fungus, more commonly known as athlete's foot, can grow easily and spread quickly. It is usually spread in common areas where people are barefoot such as the shower or community pools. While many treatments exist in medication form, you don't have to spend a lot of money when trying to cure toe fungus. One home remedy that can effectively cure the fungus is bleach. Bleach can be used to treat common areas and the foot itself in a diluted form. Bleach should never be applied directly to the skin without dilution.
Instructions
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Disinfect Common Areas
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Disinfect common areas where fungus can grow and spread to other people in your house. Use full strength bleach on all hard non-porous surfaces.
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Pour full strength bleach into a spray bottle. Spray the full strength bleach on the floor and walls of the common area, covering the entire area. Be sure to leave a window open for adequate ventilation and use gloves to avoid bleach from touching the skin.
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Leave the room and wait 15 minutes for the bleach to kill all the bacteria and fungus and then rinse well with cool water.
Use on the Skin
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Never use full strength bleach directly on the skin as it can cause burns and other skin reactions.
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Pour a cap-full of bleach into a bucket. Fill the bucket with cool water to the top.
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Place your feet in the bucket and soak them for 15 minutes. Remove feet and dry with a towel. Allow the feet to air dry and avoid wearing socks and shoes to kill the fungus.
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Repeat two to three times a day for up to two weeks. If the fungus worsens, seek medical advice.
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