10 Simple Ways that Will Help You Stop Stinky Feet

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

8. Use Your Antiperspirant on Your Feet

Antiperspirants consist of chemicals that help considerably reduce sweating. The latest medical articles indicate that most antiperspirants are astringents, meaning that they can tighten the pores. Since sweat is produced by sweat glands in the pores, tightening them would reduce the amount of sweat, and thus, helps you prevent stinky feet.

Apply antiperspirant them at bedtime, after a shower, to dry skin. It won’t get the chance to work properly if you apply it in the morning and then wash it off or shower. Let it work on your feet while you sleep. Also, when shopping for an antiperspirant, look for the ones containing Aluminum chloride.

9. Disinfect Your Footwear

Shoes are a major part of this stinky problem. Bacteria thrive in the dark, enclosed, tight, damp environment that your shoes offer, especially the ones that block air flow, making bacteria colonies overflow.

Although these bacteria are a natural part of the human body’s flora and health, the more there are, the greater is your risk of developing a nasty case of smelly feet.

To wash your shoes, soak the shoelaces and insoles in an antiseptic solution, wipe the inside with a cotton swab dipped in chlorhexidine, and thoroughly wash the outside.

10. Keep Your Shoes Dry

As we mentioned before, dark, enclosed, and moist, all mean more bacteria thus stinkier odor. Make sure that your shoes are always completely dry and skip wearing them if wet or almost dry.

The best thing you can do is to have two pairs of shoes for every season so you can wear them in turns. In case you don’t have another pair and your shoes are wet, an effective old technique will help: place some crumpled newspapers inside your shoes, and let them absorb the moisture overnight. Or use an electric dryer.