10 Simple Ways that Will Help You Stop Stinky Feet

6. Wash Your Socks Inside Out

© Sock Dreams

Did you know that your feet have around half a million sweat glands? This can lead to plenty of sweat! In fact, the longer you wear socks and shoes, the more sweat is trapped inside. Fungus and bacteria will eventually thrive in this kind of moist and warm environment, thus, end up producing bad odor as their way to clean out skin cells and bacteria.

So washing your socks inside out is more effective in eliminating the dirt that’s trapped inside them. Moreover, to prevent smelly feet, consider buying socks and shoes that are made of breathable materials. Remember that synthetic materials offer less ventilation than natural materials (cotton and wool), so avoid polyester or nylon socks. Natural materials in both socks and shoes offer more ventilation and therefore can help limit the growth of bacteria and preserve your feet’s health.

7. Walk Barefoot Whenever You Can

© Hanna Kroeger Healer

Always take off the socks you wear outside after coming back home! As you walk, your socks accumulate bacteria, which start breeding as soon as it gets into a moist environment.

Barefoot walking helps keep your feet ventilated and healthy. Simply set your tootsies free from being trapped in shoes all day long (besides, we all love the feeling of walking barefoot on sand or grass). However, don’t overdo it, especially outdoors because you run the risk of catching Kyetococcus bacteria, which causes a rotten egg smell.

If you don’t like walking on your bare feet, you can try sandals or open-toed shoes. You’d still wear soles and benefit from plenty of aeration.