Athlete’s foot doesn’t just affect athletes, it can happen to any who has sweaty feet in their shoes or who wears plastic type shoes that cause the toes to sweat. With these home remedies for athletes foot you can get rid of those sweaty, itchy feet for good.
Home Remedies for Athletes Foot – Salt Water
Take 3 tablespoons of salt and add that to a bucket or foot soaker of warm water. Place your feet in this solution for 15 minutes. This will help kill all the germs that are living on your feet and causing the athlete’s foot to grow. This should be repeated daily and after any prolong wearing of sweaty socks.
Home Remedy for Athletes Foot – Vinegar and Water
This home remedy for athletes foot is similar to that of the salt and water remedy. Add 4 tablespoons of white or apple vinegar to a bucket or foot soaker of water. Allow feet to soak for 15 minutes. This can be repeated daily and should be done after any prolong wearing of sweaty socks or shoes.
Home Remedies for Athletes Foot – Boric
Boric is an excellent home remedy for athletes foot. Boric can be found in your laundry aisle at your local grocery store. Add one half cup of boric to 3 cups of warm water. Use this mixture to wash your feet thoroughly. This should be done two times per day and additionally after any prolong wearing of sweaty socks or shoes.
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Where can I find boric to treat my athletes foot?
Hi!
I'm not sure where you are located but Boric can be usually be found in your local grocery store in the laundry area. Follow this link to see a picture of it: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/415kOqBW67L._SL500_AA280_.jpg
It usually cost about $4-$7 per box.
The salt water soak really helped my athletes foot. Thanks for the idea.
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