Do you feel embarrassed due to smelly feet in summer? These 5 easy home remedies will provide relief within minutes:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The main causes of bad smell in feet are sweat and growth of bacteria. When sweat remains trapped inside shoes or socks, bacteria become active and cause foul odor. Here are some effective methods that will keep your feet fresh and odor-free.

Effective Home Remedies to remove foot odor

Epsom Salt Soak:

Benefit: Rock salt helps eliminate bacteria and balance skin moisture. It also relaxes the muscles of the legs.

Usage: Mix half a cup of rock salt in a tub of lukewarm water and soak your feet for 15-20 minutes.

Apple Cider Vinegar:

Benefit: The acidic nature of vinegar does not allow bacteria to survive.

Usage: Mix one part vinegar and two parts water and soak your feet in it for 15 minutes. After this, wash the feet with plain water and dry them.

Baking Soda:

Benefit: It is adept at absorbing sweat and neutralizing odor.

Usage: Sprinkle a little baking soda inside your shoes or mix it with water and wash your feet. It maintains the pH level.

Black Tea Soak:

Benefit: The ‘tannic acid’ present in tea shrinks the sweat glands, thereby reducing sweating.

Usage: Boil two tea bags in water, then add it to cold water and soak your feet for 20 minutes.

Lemon and Rose Water:

Benefit: Lemon is anti-bacterial and rose water gives a pleasant smell to the feet.

Usage: Clean your feet by mixing fresh lemon juice in water, it also helps in removing dead skin.

Daily Hygiene Tips to avoid bad smell

Selection of socks: Always wear cotton socks, because they absorb sweat. Avoid synthetic socks.

Let the shoes shine: Do not wear the same pair of shoes continuously. After using the shoes, keep them in sunlight or air so that the moisture dries up.

It is important to dry the feet: After bathing or washing feet, dry the space between the toes thoroughly, because this is where bacteria grow the most.