Socks

If you can see through the socks right to your foot, it is time to toss them in the trash. How long should socks be kept? If you’re someone who buys average quality socks and doesn’t overwear them, your socks should last somewhere from 4-7 months. If you wear your work socks hard though, you […]

For athlete’s foot For mild forms of this condition, a vinegar soak might work well. The antifungal properties also make vinegar soaks a good idea for people who have toenail fungus. Soak your feet for 10 to 15 minutes daily in a vinegar bath until the infection subsides. What can I soak my foot fungus […]

To soak your feet using vinegar, mix two parts warm or hot water with one part vinegar in a tub or bowl. Soak your feet for 15 to 20 minutes once a week. What are the health benefits of vinegar? Vinegar has natural antibacterial properties, so bacteria have a hard time growing on your skin. […]

What is the best cure for athlete’s foot? Over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription antifungal creams, ointments, gels, sprays or powders effectively treat athlete’s foot. These products contain clotrimazole, miconazole, tolnaftate or terbinafine. Some prescription antifungal medications are pills. How do you get rid of athlete’s foot in one day? Like hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol can help […]

How to Keep Your Feet Bacteria Free Baking Soda Bath. Nothing feels quite as good as having a foot soak. Wear Socks. As much as you may hate to do it, wearing socks can help prevent bacteria build-up on your feet and in your shoes. Dry Your Feet Well. Wear Shower Shoes. Change Your Shoes. […]

Foot odor is often caused when bacteria on your feet, shoes, and socks mixes with your sweat. This can produce an unpleasant smelling acid byproduct. Foot sweat on some people includes propionic acid which is a breakdown product of amino acids by propionibacteria. Why do I keep smelling sweaty feet? The main causes of smelly […]

It is one of the most widespread forms of olfactophilia: In a 1994 study, 45% of those with a foot fetish were found to be aroused by smelly socks and/or feet, but most importantly by the intensity of the smell produced by such bacteria. What is it called when you like the smell of feet? […]

Thoroughly cleaning your feet is more than rinsing them in a quick shower. Dr. Rowland recommends soaking your feet in a mixture of vinegar and water or Epsom salt and water. For a salt soak, dissolve half a cup of Epsom salt in a tub or large bowl of warm water and soak for about […]

Hydrogen peroxide can effectively kill the fungus on the surface level of the foot, as well as any surface bacteria that could cause an infection. Pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto the affected area. Note that it may sting, and it should bubble, especially if you have open wounds. What does soaking your feet in peroxide […]

What Is Foot Fungus? It’s a skin infection caused by mold-like germs that live in dead cells on your skin, hair, and nails. There are more than 80 types of fungi on your feet. That’s way more than on other parts of the body, even the palms of your hands. What does mold on feet […]

Merino wool does not stink and it is hypoallergenic Moreover, lanolin covering the fibre has antibacterial and antifungal qualities. Is Merino an antifungal? Merino is smooth and fine. It feels incredibly soft and gentle against baby’s skin. Non-irritating to even sensitive skin, it is especially good for babies who suffer from eczema or allergies. It […]

Cons Wool is a very expensive material. Fiber Distortion – Wool is very prone to distortion by excess agitations such as jet streaks and wand marks. Stains Easily – Due to its absorbency and ease of dyeing, wool is also easily stained by wine, Kool-Aid and other acid dyestuffs. What are some advantages disadvantages about […]

Available treatment options from your doctor for an infected foot can include: oral or topical antibiotics. prescription antifungal pills or creams. cryotherapy to remove plantar warts. vacuum-assisted closure for diabetic foot ulcers. surgery. What is the best antibiotic for a foot infection? Patients with mild infections can be treated with oral antibiotics, like cephalexin, dicloxacillin, […]

The warm and dark environment of shoes and especially trainers provide a breeding ground for microorganisms to thrive such as fungal infections. Socks can play a vital role as a barrier and a transmission vehicle of infection from the shoes, socks or reinfection. Can wearing socks cause infection? Feet are vulnerable to infections, as wearing […]

Most mild cases of athlete’s foot clear up within 2 weeks. But treatment can go for several weeks or longer if the infection is more serious or affects the toenails. How long does it take for foot fungus to go away? Oral antifungal drugs. These drugs help a new nail grow free of infection, slowly […]

Interestingly, natural materials such as copper and wood, are in fact the best for both killing off germs and preventing bacteria to breed. Copper and its alloys, such as brass and bronze, have an inherent ability to kill a wide range of harmful microbes relatively rapidly and with a high degree of efficiency. What surfaces […]

A simple and easy fix at home is to “sanitize shower bases with a potential disinfectant like bleach. It kills spores of fungi,” Tierno says. Try a diluted bleach solution to kill off any potential threats. Does Clorox kill fungus in shower? There are a few ways to clean mold in the shower and on […]

Viruses such as norovirus can live on soft surfaces and fabrics for up to 12 days. It’s therefore important to wash contaminated clothing as soon as possible, and separately from non-contaminated clothing. How long can bacteria live in fabric? Original data on the survival of bacteria, mycobacteria, and fungi and persistence of viruses on textiles […]

How Does Antimicrobial Fabric Work? Antimicrobial fabrics work the same way antimicrobial soaps and sanitizers do — by attacking pathogens on a cellular level to prevent their growth and reproduction. Different chemicals and textiles have different levels of effectiveness. What type of fabric is antimicrobial? Antimicrobial fabrics can be made of a variety of textiles, […]

The silver-plated nylon fibers woven into these U.S.G.I. Antimicrobial All-Purpose Boot Socks are what make them so effective against odor. When bacteria come in contact with the antimicrobial yarn, their chemical bonds literally fall apart. What are anti bacterial socks? By simply upgrading your socks to a pair that has been treated with an antimicrobial […]