Hairdo- check. Clothes- check. Teeth- check. Mobile, purse, credit, money all check. Set for a perfect day. But wait! What is that?
Ooooh! Looking hot. Stylish. Let’s approach but wait! What? Smell!!!
The smell from the feet can ruin it all. And we all have experienced it. The embarrassment, the humiliation, the struggle, the annoyance! Uff!
It can destroy your very first impression, your persona, and your pride. Just imagine a big break of your career and you stink like a skunk in the meeting. Or a first date or a blind date right after working hours and you have feet that smell like garbage.
These reasons are enough to get rid of it anyhow. Some how! And get rid of it for good. Dear Lord helped us. You and your surrounding will be bad smell-proof.
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Why Do Feet Smell?
According to Dr. Erika M. Schwartz, DPM, FACFAS, of the American Podiatric Medical Association, “The feet have about half a million sweat glands, and this can lead to a whole lot of sweat. When you wear socks and shoes, the sweat gets trapped inside. Bacteria and fungus can thrive in this type of warm, moist environment, and can produce odor.” So, we can say that sweating is the main reason behind the smell. Medically this incident is called eccrine bromhidrosis. Sweat creates a wet moist environment which is just perfect for bacteria to dwell in and dead skin is the media where they can feed on. So, your feet become their home sweet home. These bacteria then create the awful smell. Not washing your feet and footwear makes thing permanent and extreme. You sweat when you spend your whole day in socks and shoes.
You sweat when you work, stay outside or where you stay has humidity. Sweating is also caused because of different issues regarding health and environment. And you just cannot stop sweating. This is just practically impossible. So, the only way left is to keep your feet healthy so they do not stink.
Who Suffers From It?
This problem can happen to anyone. And it is very normal as………… you know, sweating! But the smell and the time vary. There are people who will spend the whole day in humidity and will still stay fresh. But, then again there are poor fellows who will begin to smell as soon as they get into the shoes.People who sweat excessively are prone to stink and not only from feet but from other where (you know how it is). Those who have conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stink. Who are under a lot of pressure, they are subject to high perspiration resulting into becoming a skunk. Women who are pregnant also get stinky-feet syndrome.
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Other than that, teens and the elderly suffer from it too. Folks who do not have a healthy hygiene and do not wash feet or do not keep their foot gears clean will smell like hell and it will reach heavens! Corporate workers, salesmen and thus who spend a big time their feet enclosed gets smell as their mate. The habitats of humidity also smell. And I’m sure you can keep the list going on. You have supposedly met your fair share of people with stinky feet.
And the biggest sufferers are – those who have to tolerate it without making faces! Poor souls!
(Imagine you are the boss, in a meeting and your feet stink. You can think the rest.)
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How to Keep Feet Odor-Free?
Whatever the reasons are and no matter how much they stink the point is to treat it and get rid of it. And that is what we should do. Instead of using chemicals to mask the odor, below are some natural remedies to get rid of odor and to keep feet healthy and safe from smelling bad along with other problems.
5 Effective Home Remedies to Remove Foot Odor
1
Salt Water
Salt will help a lot as it can soak in moisture out of the skin thus killing bacteria and preventing them from appearing.
Add ½ to 1 cup Kosher salt or Epsom salt in a bowl or tub where you can fit your feet and let your feet soak for 30 minutes. Keep on doing this regularly for 2 weeks. Salt water also helps to get relief from different pain in your feet, especially from wearing heels or tight shoes, sprain or walking and standing for a long time.
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2
Vinegar Water
Vinegar kills bacteria and does not let them return. The acidity of vinegar is very hostile for bacteria, fungus and other things that can and will create an odor. Apple cider vinegar is best for it but white vinegar will also do. You can create your vinegar at home.
Mix 1 part of vinegar and two part of water and soak your feet regularly for a week at least. You can try it with lukewarm water too.
3
Tea Bath
Tea has acid content called tannic acid that will create a hostile environment for bacteria. Tea will also shrink the pores and reduce the amount of sweating. It is also antibiotic.
Add two black tea bags to 1 pint of water and bring it to boil. Add 2 quarts of cool water in the tea solution and soak for 30 minutes. Do it once a week. You need to sweat in order to get rid of toxins from the body so do not overdo this process. It will work to regulate sweating and help those who have an excessive sweating problem.
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4
Sage and Rosemary Soak
Sage has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activities and is an astringent. These properties help sage to keep bacteria, fungus and everything else that can make feet smell away from coming. Same goes for Rosemary. So, it is a double upper cut punch on the bad stench. They will minimize the production of sweat from sweat glands and lessen the smell and possibility of nasty-ies to harbor in our feet.
Get a small foot basin that will fit your feet completely and fill it with boiling water. Add 1Tsp of dried rosemary and 1-2Tsp of dried sage. Let it steep till the water temperature comes to your tolerance level. Soak in it for 30 minutes once or twice a day.
5
Bubbly Citric-Baking Soda Soak
Baking soda is a blessing that can be used variously for beauty and hair care. It will help to control odor and kill bacteria and fungus. It also softens the skin making them more breathable. And as lemon is an astringent. It can control sweating and kill bacteria along with evening your skin tone.
Squeeze 1 lemon and make juice. Take your soaking bowl fill it with 8 cups water that is lukewarm and your skin can handle. Add ¼ cup baking soda. Pour the lemon juice. Swish it. Soak your feet and stay like that for 15-20 minutes. Dry them.
How to Keep Footwear Odor Free?
Now, come the next step of odor. Your feet gears. Your shoes, sandals, snickers, boot, heels, jimmy choo, socks and so on. Only taking care of feet is not enough. These things get infected too and it is equally important to keep them clean and wearable.
1
Picking The Shoes Rightly
Getting the shoe that can walk you in your life is important. There are lots of factors that are needed to be considered like the material that is used, size, your life style, the environment that you live in and so on. That is why; when you choose a shoe, pay attention. For getting rid of odor problems, notice if they are breathable. If they are then they will let air pass making you sweat less, smell less. Man-made fibers like canvas or leather (cow-hide leathers) are the best choice.
Avoid cruelty on animals. They have feelings too.
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2
Sliding In The Right Socks
Another companion is the sock. We can find two types of people among who wear socks. Number one, those who are obliged to be socks like with uniform or service holders. And two, those who cannot go without socks. They love socks. So, for both of the types and those who wear them occasionally, it is important to choose the right one and following the right instructions.
For example, nylon trap moisture as for cotton, they let your feet breathe. So, if you live in a place with humidity or spend most of the day in socks, it is wise to go with cotton. Also, those who sweat like pig (Ewww, but what can they do?!) always bring another pair of socks with you so that you can change into them. It will help you to keep your feet dry and prevent moisture and bacteria from forming.
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3
Spray, Spray and Smell Good
This is the most obvious way. It doesn’t make a perfect remedy but will, at least hide the smell, for the moment may be like when you are in a closed room with people around. Or on a date. Or……….. something. Get a Lysol Disinfect Spray and save the embarrassment. Leaving socks and footwear all night sprayed on to allow the Lysol to soak into your shoes and socks. And as these kinds of things contain ethanol, bacteria will be killed too.
4
Power of Powder
You can use talcum powder on your feet and in shoes and socks too to keep them dry. Remember to wash your feet properly so that the powder does not clog the pores. Or you can just sprinkle corn starch inside the shoes. It will absorb the moisture.
More Tips to Keep Your Feet Odor Free
Keep these few things in mind. This will help in the long run. And for sure one day you will be out of the problem.
Ooooh! Looking hot. Stylish. Let’s approach but wait! What? Smell!!!
The smell from the feet can ruin it all. And we all have experienced it. The embarrassment, the humiliation, the struggle, the annoyance! Uff!
It can destroy your very first impression, your persona, and your pride. Just imagine a big break of your career and you stink like a skunk in the meeting. Or a first date or a blind date right after working hours and you have feet that smell like garbage.
These reasons are enough to get rid of it anyhow. Some how! And get rid of it for good. Dear Lord helped us. You and your surrounding will be bad smell-proof.
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Why Do Feet Smell?
According to Dr. Erika M. Schwartz, DPM, FACFAS, of the American Podiatric Medical Association, “The feet have about half a million sweat glands, and this can lead to a whole lot of sweat. When you wear socks and shoes, the sweat gets trapped inside. Bacteria and fungus can thrive in this type of warm, moist environment, and can produce odor.” So, we can say that sweating is the main reason behind the smell. Medically this incident is called eccrine bromhidrosis. Sweat creates a wet moist environment which is just perfect for bacteria to dwell in and dead skin is the media where they can feed on. So, your feet become their home sweet home. These bacteria then create the awful smell. Not washing your feet and footwear makes thing permanent and extreme. You sweat when you spend your whole day in socks and shoes.
You sweat when you work, stay outside or where you stay has humidity. Sweating is also caused because of different issues regarding health and environment. And you just cannot stop sweating. This is just practically impossible. So, the only way left is to keep your feet healthy so they do not stink.
Who Suffers From It?
This problem can happen to anyone. And it is very normal as………… you know, sweating! But the smell and the time vary. There are people who will spend the whole day in humidity and will still stay fresh. But, then again there are poor fellows who will begin to smell as soon as they get into the shoes.People who sweat excessively are prone to stink and not only from feet but from other where (you know how it is). Those who have conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stink. Who are under a lot of pressure, they are subject to high perspiration resulting into becoming a skunk. Women who are pregnant also get stinky-feet syndrome.
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Other than that, teens and the elderly suffer from it too. Folks who do not have a healthy hygiene and do not wash feet or do not keep their foot gears clean will smell like hell and it will reach heavens! Corporate workers, salesmen and thus who spend a big time their feet enclosed gets smell as their mate. The habitats of humidity also smell. And I’m sure you can keep the list going on. You have supposedly met your fair share of people with stinky feet.
And the biggest sufferers are – those who have to tolerate it without making faces! Poor souls!
(Imagine you are the boss, in a meeting and your feet stink. You can think the rest.)
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How to Keep Feet Odor-Free?
Whatever the reasons are and no matter how much they stink the point is to treat it and get rid of it. And that is what we should do. Instead of using chemicals to mask the odor, below are some natural remedies to get rid of odor and to keep feet healthy and safe from smelling bad along with other problems.
5 Effective Home Remedies to Remove Foot Odor
1
Salt Water
Salt will help a lot as it can soak in moisture out of the skin thus killing bacteria and preventing them from appearing.
Add ½ to 1 cup Kosher salt or Epsom salt in a bowl or tub where you can fit your feet and let your feet soak for 30 minutes. Keep on doing this regularly for 2 weeks. Salt water also helps to get relief from different pain in your feet, especially from wearing heels or tight shoes, sprain or walking and standing for a long time.
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2
Vinegar Water
Vinegar kills bacteria and does not let them return. The acidity of vinegar is very hostile for bacteria, fungus and other things that can and will create an odor. Apple cider vinegar is best for it but white vinegar will also do. You can create your vinegar at home.
Mix 1 part of vinegar and two part of water and soak your feet regularly for a week at least. You can try it with lukewarm water too.
3
Tea Bath
Tea has acid content called tannic acid that will create a hostile environment for bacteria. Tea will also shrink the pores and reduce the amount of sweating. It is also antibiotic.
Add two black tea bags to 1 pint of water and bring it to boil. Add 2 quarts of cool water in the tea solution and soak for 30 minutes. Do it once a week. You need to sweat in order to get rid of toxins from the body so do not overdo this process. It will work to regulate sweating and help those who have an excessive sweating problem.
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4
Sage and Rosemary Soak
Sage has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activities and is an astringent. These properties help sage to keep bacteria, fungus and everything else that can make feet smell away from coming. Same goes for Rosemary. So, it is a double upper cut punch on the bad stench. They will minimize the production of sweat from sweat glands and lessen the smell and possibility of nasty-ies to harbor in our feet.
Get a small foot basin that will fit your feet completely and fill it with boiling water. Add 1Tsp of dried rosemary and 1-2Tsp of dried sage. Let it steep till the water temperature comes to your tolerance level. Soak in it for 30 minutes once or twice a day.
5
Bubbly Citric-Baking Soda Soak
Baking soda is a blessing that can be used variously for beauty and hair care. It will help to control odor and kill bacteria and fungus. It also softens the skin making them more breathable. And as lemon is an astringent. It can control sweating and kill bacteria along with evening your skin tone.
Squeeze 1 lemon and make juice. Take your soaking bowl fill it with 8 cups water that is lukewarm and your skin can handle. Add ¼ cup baking soda. Pour the lemon juice. Swish it. Soak your feet and stay like that for 15-20 minutes. Dry them.
How to Keep Footwear Odor Free?
Now, come the next step of odor. Your feet gears. Your shoes, sandals, snickers, boot, heels, jimmy choo, socks and so on. Only taking care of feet is not enough. These things get infected too and it is equally important to keep them clean and wearable.
1
Picking The Shoes Rightly
Getting the shoe that can walk you in your life is important. There are lots of factors that are needed to be considered like the material that is used, size, your life style, the environment that you live in and so on. That is why; when you choose a shoe, pay attention. For getting rid of odor problems, notice if they are breathable. If they are then they will let air pass making you sweat less, smell less. Man-made fibers like canvas or leather (cow-hide leathers) are the best choice.
Avoid cruelty on animals. They have feelings too.
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2
Sliding In The Right Socks
Another companion is the sock. We can find two types of people among who wear socks. Number one, those who are obliged to be socks like with uniform or service holders. And two, those who cannot go without socks. They love socks. So, for both of the types and those who wear them occasionally, it is important to choose the right one and following the right instructions.
For example, nylon trap moisture as for cotton, they let your feet breathe. So, if you live in a place with humidity or spend most of the day in socks, it is wise to go with cotton. Also, those who sweat like pig (Ewww, but what can they do?!) always bring another pair of socks with you so that you can change into them. It will help you to keep your feet dry and prevent moisture and bacteria from forming.
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3
Spray, Spray and Smell Good
This is the most obvious way. It doesn’t make a perfect remedy but will, at least hide the smell, for the moment may be like when you are in a closed room with people around. Or on a date. Or……….. something. Get a Lysol Disinfect Spray and save the embarrassment. Leaving socks and footwear all night sprayed on to allow the Lysol to soak into your shoes and socks. And as these kinds of things contain ethanol, bacteria will be killed too.
4
Power of Powder
You can use talcum powder on your feet and in shoes and socks too to keep them dry. Remember to wash your feet properly so that the powder does not clog the pores. Or you can just sprinkle corn starch inside the shoes. It will absorb the moisture.
More Tips to Keep Your Feet Odor Free
Keep these few things in mind. This will help in the long run. And for sure one day you will be out of the problem.
- Wash and wash and keep ’em squeaky clean. Wash your socks every day. Wash snickers and other foot wear that is Keep your shoes dry that can’t be wash by hanging them in a ventilated area. Also, keeping a humidity absorbing material like naphthalene or something in your shoe rack so will prevent the moist.
- Exfoliate your feet once a week. And every day disinfect them while bathing and keep them dry.
- Wear open-toed shoes and slippers whenever possible.
- You can also keep a used tea bag in your shoe. It will get rid of the odor.
- Don’t wear same socks and shoes at a stretch. Give a break and let them dry. It is better to wash socks every day and change them after every four hours. As for shoe wear same shoes every other day if possible.
- If you want some quick remedy then entering the world of foot antiperspirants will help immediately.
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Some Good Trusty Foot Antiperspirants
When you bring home an antiperspirant make sure they have aluminum chloride hexahydrate.
- Carpe Antiperspirant Foot Lotion
- Rocket Pure Foot and Shoe Deodorizer Spray
- Neat Feat 3B Foot Saver Roll-On Antiperspirant
- Eveline Foot Therapy Professional Antiperspirant Cream
Do not walk carelessly naked on tiled smooth floors with antiperspirant on feet as this can increase slipping and injuring potentials.
Foot antiperspirants are all good but the most important and vital point and the key to stink-free odor are to have a clean pair of feet. If you have medical conditions like diabetes or fragile skin or any other severe symptoms, consult a podiatrist or any other physician before using any kinds of product. Same goes for homemade remedy.
If the problem does not go away then do not delay to get them checked by an expert.
Why Should We Stay Odor Free?
For many people, this may be a joke. Why? It stinks!!! It is an obvious answer. But it can also be a signal of some serious issues. As till now, you have learned that stink is mainly caused by the bacteria that tend to live in the moist atmosphere of your feet created by sweating and feeds on dead skin, this bacteria can cause much more harm. Slowly you may get infected by virus or fungus resulting into viral or fungal infection, causing swelling, pain, pus builds up and so much more.
Then the problem you will face my friend is no joke at all.
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Stay Stink-Free and Do Not Turn Into a Skunk
Stinky feet are a horrible reality in the lives of corporate workers. Students and uniform people also go through lots of trouble because of this. The smell itself is not okay and it can mean bad to your health too. So do not be lazy and let you and others suffer. Feet odor is really embarrassing and harassing. And it can be fought. You just have to be as tenacious as the smell and keep on working on it. Look and smell good together.
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