Stinky feet, is probably the most embarrassing think that could happen to you especially when you are in bigger company. You probably think that the odor comes as result of the feet`s sweating, but the real cause of it is the bacteria on your skin that feed off of moisture. By getting rid of the bacteria you will directly get rid of the bad odor.
There are many products for this purpose that could be found in the stores, but we are going to present to you a better alternative. You probably enjoy soaking your feet in a hot water after the long working day and that is exactly what we recommend to you.
The following are 5 soaks that will destroy the bad odor and will make you feel relaxed:
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Black Tea Foot Soak
The best natural way to destroy the unpleasant odor is with this soak which according to many people works excellently.
Ingredients needed:
- 4 cups of hot water
- 5 bags of black tea
*you will also need a large bucket in which you will soak your feet
Instructions:
Boil the water, pour it in the bucket and in the end add the tea. Keep the tea in the water for 10 minutes and leave it to cool down before you put your feet in it. Soak your feet for 20 minutes and dry them thoroughly. Repeat this every day in order to get the desired results.
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Bubbly Baking Soda and Citrus Soak
The combination of lemon and baking soda is the perfect way to kill the unpleasant odor. Baking soda is effective cleaning agent that kills bacteria and fungus and softens the skin. At the same time lemon has pleasant smell that will make your foot fresh.
Ingredients needed:
- 8 cups of warm water
- A large bowl or bucket to soak your feet in
- Juice of one lemon
- ¼ cup of baking soda
Instructions:
Place the baking soda in a bowl and pour the water over it (make sure that the water covers the baking soda). Add the lemon juice and mix all well. Keep your feet in it for 20 minutes and dry them thoroughly.
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Sage and Rosemary and Sage Soak
Similarly like the baking soda rosemary has antibacterial and antifungal properties, which means that they act in a similar way. Sage is an astringent and the combination of these two ingredients reduces the sweat production.
Ingredients needed:
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- A large bowl or bucket to soak your feet in
- 1-2 teaspoons of dried sage
Instructions:
Pour the water into the bowl and add the herbs in it . Leave it steep until it gets cool enough to put your feet in it. Keep your feet in a bowl for half an hour. Repeat this once or two times a day and you will get the results.
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Simple Epsom Salt Foot Soak
Epsom salt neutralizes odor which makes it excellent for this purpose. At the same time it will relive you from aching feet and increase the magnesium levels in your body.
Ingredients needed:
- 8 cups of warm water
- 1/2 cup of Epsom salt
- A large bowl or bucket to soak your feet in
Instructions:
Make a solution of ½ cup Epsom salt and 8 cups of warm water and pour it in a bowl. Keep your feet in it for half an hour. Repeat the procedure 1 or 2 times a day.
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Vinegar Soak
Vinegar creates acidic environment that destroys bacteria and in that way acts against the bad odor.
Ingredients needed:
- 5-8 cups of warm water
- 1/2 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar
- A large bowl or bucket to soak your feet in
Instructions:
Solute the vinegar in the water and pour it in a bowl. Soak your feet for 15 minutes two times a day. When you finish rinse your feet with cold water and dry them completely.
All of the above listed soaks have similar effect and no matter which one you`ll choose we assure you that you won`t regret.
