How to stop sweaty feet?

How to stop sweaty feet?

Sweating feet, armpits and even sweating hands is not fun, on the contrary, it is unpleasant and even embarrassing at times. Sweaty feet can literally ruin your life due to bad smells.

Those who suffer from it want more than anything to get rid of this foot sweating problem. 10 Tips therefore offers you in this article tips and tricks against perspiration and sweating of the feet.

1. Boric acid against sweaty feet

Boric acid is a product that many people and athletes use to prevent sweaty feet or rather to control perspiration and bad odors.

Just sprinkle a little boric acid powder in the shoes before going to practice your favorite sport or simply before going to school or work. There are also products specifically designed for sweaty feet and odor in shoes.

If you don’t have any at home, 10-trucs.com offers you a powder for feet and shoes that is really very effective.

Boric acid is also excellent for the hands as you will discover here: How not to sweat hands?

2. Sweaty feet, an anti-perspiration bath

The foot bath is a good solution to succeed in controlling and even eliminating sweating and excessive sweating of the feet. On the other hand, it is important to incorporate the right ingredients into your foot bath so that it is really effective and quick as a result. For this foot bath recipe you will need:

• A basin of warm or hot water
• 3 tablespoons Epsom salt
• A few drops of lavender essential oil

Let your feet wade in this basin for 10 to 15 minutes. Your feet will come out softened, refreshed and the smell of perspiration will have completely disappeared. Whether it is to make this foot bath or simply for a relaxing bath at home, here is quality epsom salt and above all at a low price:

3. Baking soda as an antiperspirant

What would you say now to testing a really effective grandmother’s remedy to stop your feet sweating or almost? Two ingredients are needed for this homemade recipe:

• baking soda
• cornstarch

Just mix the two ingredients in equal parts and sprinkle it all over the shoes. You can also rub your feet directly with the mixture. If you take the time to do it every morning you should quickly see a decrease in foot sweating.

Sprinkle baking soda in shoes

If you have a shoe odor problem instead, then you can also just sprinkle baking soda on your shoes. The next morning the bad smell will be much less present than the day before.

Did you know that sweaty and damp feet can be one of the causes of blisters? Come read our other tips here: Remedy for a foot blister.

4. Anti-sweat stockings for the feet

Sweaty feet are a common thing for many people. So if your feet sweat a lot it might be worth changing your socks. Certain socks and especially certain types of fabric are more effective in combating perspiration and bad foot odor than others.

So if you have a foot sweating problem and want socks that allow your feet to breathe well then you should choose between these 3 types of fabrics:

• cotton sock
• linen sock
• wool sock

Above all, you should not wear socks made of synthetic material if your feet sweat a lot!

Cotton, linen and wool are natural materials that absorb moisture from the skin in addition to letting the feet breathe in the shoes. If you have to choose stockings, choose ones made of these materials. This will prevent you from having sweaty feet and you will sweat a lot less.

5. Apply a little deodorant on the feet

If you don’t have time to try out one of our antiperspirant hacks, then know that the good old deodorant you use for your armpits can do just fine.

Simply apply a light layer of deodorant under the soles of the feet. If you prefer a product or rather a natural deodorant then Alum Stone is a good solution to protect you against perspiration.

6. Wash your feet to avoid sweating

How can you not sweat your feet and above all have good-smelling feet if you don’t take the time to wash your feet well every day. In fact, it all starts with good foot hygiene! Every day you need:

• Wash the feet with soapy water that is not too hot.
• Rinse feet with warm water to remove all soap.
• Dry the feet well before putting the socks back on (dry well between the toes).

You can also supplement foot washing with a foot bath once a week. Refer to point #2 to discover a foot bath recipe with Epsom salt and lavender essential oil.

7. Apple cider vinegar if your feet sweat

Another natural tip for those with sweaty feet is apple cider vinegar! Indeed, as cider vinegar contains antibacterial properties it may be interesting to use it to fight against perspiration. To do this you need:

• Mix in a basin equal parts cider vinegar with lukewarm water.
• Add 4 tablespoons of Epsom salt
• Soak the feet for ten minutes.

Repeat 1 to 2 times every week to get rid of sweaty feet and bad smells.

If you also have a problem with perspiration and odor in your armpits, come quickly and read these tips: Tip for not sweating armpits.