It is worth starting by highlighting that the main cause of the bad smell of the feet is sweating, and although sweat itself is odorless, what happens is that thanks to it the necessary humidity and an adequate environment are provided for them to reproduce and some bacteria that live naturally in our skin thrive and as part of their natural processes “bounce” a gas (product of protein synthesis and others) which causes the bad smell. However, unhealthy feet may also have bad smell, take care of your feet with Happy Feet Pedorthics.

Keep your feet dry and there will not be such a conducive environment for bacteria; but it turns out that we already have them on our feet and there is no way that at the end of the day they smell good so what we want to know what to do to eliminate the embarrassing bad smell of feet.

Socks or recommended stockings against bit odor at the feet:

It is no secret to anyone that socks and their manufacturing material have a great impact on the smell of the foot it is important to emphasise that the footwear and socks manufacturing industry has developed better and better products for the elimination of sweating feet and therefore of the bad smell. Look for dry-fit socks. If you do not find them, buy mainly cotton and wool secondly.

If you suffer from a bad smell on your feet or want to avoid it, immediately get rid of all Nylon and Polyester socks that are absolutely disregarded for interfering with the foot’s natural perspiration.

As you can imagine, the bad smell of the feet is a concern of human beings since ancient times and for that effective simple remedies have been discovered; many types of powder and fatty products on the market what they do is accentuate much more a problem that basically has a very simple root that is to keep sweat under control and moisture of the foot so that they cannot live so many bacteria to excrete that smell and be perceptible in such a shameful way.

What to do to remove feet bad smell

Below we will list the most popular remedies worldwide, recommended by podiatrists, forums, specialists and millions of ordinary people who thanks to the network can share the process that worked to eliminate a problem of bad smell on the foot:

Black tea.

Due to its content of tannic acid it is an excellent bacteria exterminator that helps to reduce sweating and moisture in the foot (closes the pore). It is used by preparing 5 bags of black tea in boiling water and adding it to half a bucket of water to make it warm, submerging the feet 20 minutes. Then dry and let it breathe barefoot for 1 hour.

Boric acid.

Powder sold in pharmacies, is much recommended for its deodorant properties, sprinkles on clean and dry feet or dissolves in water to soak and massage the areas or spaces between the fingers.

Sodium bicarbonate.

Sodium bicarbonate is an excellent bactericide because it eliminates odors by neutralising the pH of sweat and thus reduces bacteria. It has two ways to be used for this purpose:

• Powder is used to sprinkle on shoes after washing and drying or anywhere that has an odor that you want to absorb.
• For a bath it is used dissolved in warm water and for a week, to put the feet for 20 minutes every night; it will be a good definitive treatment.

Lavender oil.

These oils, in addition to smelling very well, help to kill bacteria thanks to the natural qualities that it has as an anti-fungal. It is used by soaking the feet in warm water with a few drops of lavender essential oil.

Benzoyl peroxide.

People who have suffered ulcers in the foot or athlete’s foot will know the product, it is best to use a gel sold in pharmacies to rub the feet with a thin layer at night. Keep in mind that in order to avoid these ulcers you need to wear appropriate shoes, take a look at our website, we will help you with it.

Vinegar.

It seems repetitive but in almost all the processes of personal and household cleaning, vinegar is present, in this case it is ideal to kill the bacteria that cause bad odor in the feet. As we already know, vinegar also smells strong and therefore this advice is recommended at the end of the day before bedtime. It is used after the shower soaking the feet in a low container where they fit well, with a cup of vinegar for 3 of warm water and when finished let it dry very well (without rinsing with soap) and put on some cotton socks. Apple cider vinegar is one of the most recommended.

Alcohol.

Fill a bottle with alcohol to spray your feet with alcohol, you can keep it close to the bed to do it before going to bed and after showering. Thanks to the known antiseptic power of alcohol, bacteria will be controlled.

Mineral alumber powder.

It sounds trite but you get it at any health food store or herbalist, has recognised qualities and astringent and antiseptic properties and is used to wash the feet with a cup of warm water mixed with a teaspoon of these powders; you can also sprinkle on dry feet.

Baths of salvia and Romero.

These two miraculous herbs are known for their properties against fungi, viruses, bacteria and their astringent capabilities and can mix a spoonful of each (in its dry presentation) and sprinkle on the foot (you can leave the product and put on the socks ) and leave for 2 hours, then wash as usual.

Remember that you need to take care of your feet since they have an important impact in any activity you carry out throughout the day. Contact us today to know more about tailor-made shoes for your health.