Toenail fungus is a very common foot condition that affects billions of people worldwide, it’s usually harmless but can sometimes prevent you from wearing those beautiful sandals. If that’s you, here is my favorite Listerine apple cider vinegar foot soak for toenail fungus to help you out this summer.

As with any home remedy, there may be side effects, especially for those with sensitive skin. With that being said, Listerine is used in the mouth so it contains healthy ingredients and little side effects. Apple cider vinegar is also a healthy cooking and baking ingredient so it’s mostly safe.

However, it is always recommended that you perform a skin patch test before using any concoction on your skin. To do one, apply a little bit of the mixture on your inner upper arm and if there is redness, swelling, or itching, it means that you are allergic.

Listerine Apple Cider Vinegar Foot Soak Benefits

Listerine – has four essential oils, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol, menthol, and thymol. All of these essential oils have anti-plaque properties which means they destroy bacteria that form on the teeth. Interestingly, when used as a foot soak, it provides the same benefits.

This is great for those with toenail fungus, athlete’s foot, and other mild infections of the feet. When it comes to removing dead skin though, methyl salicylate is what gets the job done because it’s very similar to a chemical exfoliant called Salicylic acid. 

Apple Cider Vinegar – has anti-bacterial, anti-septic, and anti-fungal properties so soaking your feet in it daily can help get rid of toenail bacteria and fungi. Mixing ACV with Listerine also increases its antiseptic properties and reduces foot odors as well due to its high levels of acidity.

Honey – is very similar to ACV when it comes to its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. It also has amazing healing benefits provides a protective barrier to the skin and is great for wounds.

Warm Water – is nature’s cure, simply soaking your feet in warm water for 30 minutes can help improve circulation! Warm water makes your blood vessels bigger which helps blood circulate better in your legs and feet which is very important for younger feet.

Apart from its amazing benefits, soaking your feet in warm water a few times per week can also help soften dead skin so now you know the benefits of this foot soak, let’s get on with the recipe!

Listerine Apple Cider Vinegar Foot Soak Recipe

Ingredients For 1 Foot Soak:

• 1/2 cup of Listerine
• 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons of honey
• 1 gallon of warm water

How To Make This Listerine ACV Foot Soak

Simple mix the Listerine, ACV, and honey with the warm water until fully combined and soak your feet in it for 15-30 minutes daily for 1 week to get rid of toenail fungus. After the first week of daily usage, reduce to 3 times per week and then to once per week.

After soaking your feet, rinse with warm water and pat with a dry towel. You can also apply a little bit of coconut oil, or olive oil to soften your feet and reduce fungus as well.

Listerine ACV Foot Soak Side Effects

Listerine combined with ACV is usually safe for most people but as I mentioned above, it may cause mild side effects like skin irritation in people with sensitive skin. That’s why I always recommend doing a simple skin patch test at home.

Also, avoid using this foot soak if your skin is infected, swollen, have cuts, blisters, or burns to prevent a burning sensation.

Finally, people with allergic reactions to the active ingredients in Listerine should NOT use this foot soak. To find out which ingredients, simply read the ingredient section on the bottle.

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Conclusion

I hope you found this post helpful and try this Listerine ACV foot soak recipe. Let me know your results in the comments below. You can also find me on Pinterest and Flipboard for more awesome remedies and tips. Please don’t forget to save my pin, it really helps, thanks a million.