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Published 15:37 IST, October 18th 2019

Clean feet: Some tips to maintain your feet and keep them neat

Feet should be clean because it ensures the overall health. Here are some easy and important tips to have neat and clean feet. Read on to know.

Reported by: Chitra Jain
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It is always a good idea to keep your body neat and clean. As we all know, our feet are exposed to a lot of dirt, day in and day out, so giving them a little extra care is essential. We often overlook our feet because they are hidden under socks and shoes. Choosing the right shoes and following a proper cleaning process can help you keep them clean. Your feet should be clean because it also ensures overall health. You should also take measures to avoid fungus and other infections. Here are some easy and important tips to maintain your feet properly.

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Tips to keep your feet neat and clean

  • Check them regularly for cuts, sores, swelling, and infected toenails.
  • Give them a good scrubbing in warm water and clean them properly, but avoid soaking them in the water for too long, because that may dry them out.
  • Exfoliate and scrub your feet properly to remove dead skin cells and improve circulation. By gently scrubbing your feet every day with a pumice stone will keep them neat and clean. 
  • Moisturise your feet every day with lotion, cream, oil, or petroleum jelly to keep them shiny and healthy. Avoid applying moisturiser between your toes. You have to keep the toe skin dry to prevent infection.

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  • Avoid wearing shoes that are too tight and give your feet some space for the air to pass. Make sure that your shoes do not hurt your feet. Also, make sure that your feet are dry and clean before wearing your shoes.
  • Avoid wearing soaks repeatedly, as it can create germs and bad odour as well.
  • Avoid wearing flip-flops, crocs, and flats. They do not provide enough support to your feet.
  • Try wearing alternate shoes so that you are not wearing the same pair every day.
  • Trim your toenails with a nail clipper to keep them away from dirt. Use a nail file to smooth the corners.

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11:01 IST, October 18th 2019