For those who suffer from foot odor, there is no need to explain just how embarrassing it can be take off one's shoes. Foot odor is the result of a combination of overactive sweat glands and bacteria that can create a less-than-pleasant aroma that’s hard not to notice when shoes are no longer there to help hide it. If taking off your shoes in public has become something to be dreaded, it’s time to tackle this smelly problem with a few tricks that can send bad odors packing.
Step 1
Wash your feet at least daily with an antibacterial soap to wash away odor-causing bacteria. If the odor is particularly bad, washing twice a day may prove helpful.
Step 2
Apply antiperspirant to your feet before putting on your socks in the morning. Roll it on the bottoms of your feet to help control sweating throughout the day. Keep antiperspirant with you during the day and reapply it when you feel you need it.
Step 3
Fill a tub large enough to put your feet into with warm water and add four to five teabags. Soak your feet in the tea for at least 30 minutes daily to help eliminate foot odor.
Step 4
Rotate your shoes so that you aren’t wearing the same pair two days in a row. This allows your shoes time to dry out. Fill two clean socks with baking soda and tie up the opening so it doesn’t spill out and place them in your shoes when you aren’t wearing them to help absorb moisture and odors.
Step 5
Make time when you get home to take your shoes and socks off and allow your feet to get some fresh air. This can help keep your feet dry and cut back on the odor.
Tips and Warnings
- Sprinkling baking soda in your shoes before you put them on can help absorb moisture and odors throughout the day.
- If odors are persistent and nothing seems to help, talk to your doctor to help rule out medications or possible medical conditions that may be causing your feet to smell.
Things You'll Need
- Antibacterial soap
- Antiperspirant
- Large tub
- Tea bags
- Clean socks
- Baking soda
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