how to get rid of foot odor

Everyday life can get embarrassing for people suffering from foot odor. The minute they take off their shoes, a strong stench emanates and quickly spreads throughout the room. This pungent smell can get worse with the soaring temperatures in summer. Some people even go to the extent of never taking their shoes off in front of anyone, ever!

We have not one, but nine solutions for these poor souls. These are simple home remedies that you can easily do in the privacy of your room and get rid of that reeking odor. Read on to know about these natural and effective home remedies.

Home Remedies To Eliminate Foot Odor

• Essential Oils

       Method:

1. • 8-10 drops of essential oil (eucalyptus, lavender or tea tree oil)
   • Half a bucket of warm water

   What You Have To Do

   1. Add the essential oil to the warm water and soak your feet in it for 20 minutes.
   2. Remove your feet from the water and pat them dry.
      Instead of using just one type of essential oil, you also create a simple concoction of two or three of them.

   When You Need To Do This

   Soak your feet in this essential oil water twice a day for a few days.

   Why It Works

   Essential oils have many beneficial properties. They have antiseptic, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties that kill the odor-causing bacteria on your feet. Their fragrant smell will linger on your feet and cover the bad smell till you completely get rid of your foot odor. These oils also have a soothing effect on the skin, mind, and body 

• Coconut Oil

1. You Will Need

   • 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil
   • 5 drops cedarwood essential oil

   What You Have To Do

   1. Wash your feet thoroughly and pat dry.
   2. Mix the cedarwood oil in the coconut oil and apply this mixture to your feet. Massage it well so that it is absorbed by the skin easily.
   3. Let the oil air dry.

   4. When You Need To Do This

      Repeat this every day till your feet stop smelling.

      Why It Works

      Coconut oil contains lauric acid that kills the bacteria present on your feet . Cedar wood essential oil possesses anti fungal properties . Combining these oils makes a potent and effective home remedy for foot odor.
2.  Salt water

You Will Need

• 1/2 to 1 cup salt
• 8 cups hot water
• A small tub or a large bowl

What You Have To Do

1. Pour the hot water into the tub and add the salt. Stir for a couple of seconds so that the salt dissolves.

2. Soak your feet in this water for 20 minutes.

When You Need To Do This

Do this once or twice times daily for a few days.

Why It Works

Salt absorbs the excess moisture in your feet, thus reducing the bacterial growth that is causing your feet to stink. It also acts as an astringent 

• Lemon Juice

Ingredients:

• 1/2 to 1 cup lemon juice
• A small tub of hot water

method:

1. Pour the lemon juice into the tub of water and soak your feet in this for 15 minutes.

2. Wash with regular water once done.

When You Need To Do This

Do this twice a day for quick relief from foot odor.
HOW It works

The citric acid present in lemon juice kills the bacteria and reduces foot odor . It also has astringent properties that will shrink your skin pores and help deal with excess sweating

• Vodka

Ingredients:

• Vodka
• Washcloth

method

Soak the washcloth in vodka and wipe your feet thoroughly with it.

When You Need To Do This

Repeat this if required.

Why It Works

The alcohol present in vodka will kill the odor-causing bacteria on your feet and reduce the foot odor

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