Are you looking to cure your problem of having smelly feet, if so, then first you need to know why your feet are smelly in the first place? By knowing this you will be able to prevent foot stench or help avoid rising repulsive odours attached to the lower limbs.

There are two main factors that nearly always contribute to the condition of smelly feet, one is sweating and two is the type of shoes you wear. Sweating is an important and normal process which helps to maintain the body temperature. It helps to remove waste products from our body; however perspiration produces a stink which can be quite disgusting and offensive if sniffed.

Some individuals unfortunately sweat more than the required amount which is needed to cool the body. This is a condition more known to us as Hyperhidrosis. Did you know that the foot has more than 250,000 sweat glands? The main reason why feet smell is because of bacteria or more specifically the waste product of the bacteria ingesting the sweat. A bacterium is not healthy at any time to have, so more reason to keep this area of the body scrupulously clean removing any amassed bacteria excrete waste in the form of malodorous odour. Odour or smells from the feet differ on each individual due to the presence of various bacterial types. Common explanations given by sufferers of what their feet smell like will normally be answered with “cheesy”

To avoid and prevent foot odour then you need to maintain high levels of hygiene i.e. bathe your feet daily with soapy warm water – this will help kill the bacteria; Try using anti-bacterial soap such as Dettol, this is a safe way to disinfect the feet. Wear clean dry socks and change them daily; Material will have a lot to do with why your feet smell, certain fabrics can encourage sweaty feet

Wear cotton or natural fibre socks which absorbs the sweat more effectively;

It is a good idea if possible to wear a different shoe from time to time. Giving your shoes time to breath just like your feet will help banish built up of moisture and smells;

Smelly feet can be very embarrassing. Sometimes every effort made to rid your self of the pong may just not work unless you keep to suggested methods on how to combat the odour. Try placing in your shoe odour-eater-type of shoe inserts

Make sure the area is clean before applying to the feet antiperspirant or deodorants because dirty feet and sweet scent do not make a great mix

Smelly Feet Home Remedies

Persistent foot odour can be dealt with by soaking your feet in strong black tea for 30 minutes a day for a week. The tannic acid present in the tea kills the bacteria and closes the pores to keep your feet dry for a longer period. Remember these are home remedies that you can try, whether they work for you is a different matter.

Dust your feet with baby powder or even baking soda to minimize sweating. Alternatively soak your feet in 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water to achieve the same results. In two quarts of warm water try mixing two tablespoons of Epsom salts to have clean and feet - this also helps to keep feet dry. Consult your doctor before using any over the counter creams or foot medication to combat the problem of smelly feet and also before trying out any home remedies. Herbal cures and remedies may be the answer so why not check out what is on offer from the herbalist.

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