1. Eliminates foot odor
Do you feel conscious taking your socks and shoes off? Have you received complaints from your loved one of your feet's unpleasant smell? Foot odor is not something that you should dismiss off. To eliminate foot odor, make your own foot deodorizer wipes using this steps:
- Use baby wipes and pour one cup of apple cider vinegar over it (you can also use a thick size paper towel)
- Put the wipes in the fridge and let it soak overnight
- Store it inside a zip-lock to use when needed
2. Prevents foot peeling
Having dry and flaky feet can sometimes be inconvenient, especially if you want to wear an open-toe sandal. What's great is that you can prevent dry feet and peeling skin at the comfort of your home with the use of apple cider vinegar.
Its combination with hot water works wonders in removing dead skin in your feet. To make your own home treatment for dead skin removal and prevention of foot peeling, combine three parts of warm water and one part of apple cider vinegar in a big Tupperware container. The size should be big enough to soak your feet in with the right amount of liquid to cover both of your feet. Let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes then rinse your feet off with tap water and pat dry.
3. Helps to treat toenail fungus
Toenail fungus is not only a persistent problem but it can also be embarrassing and inconvenient. Most treatment involves taking over-the-counter medicines however, this is often ineffective and has a negative side-effect. One of the best natural treatments for this condition is using apple cider vinegar. It's proven to be effective, gives less or no side effect plus it is way cheaper compared to over the counter medicines. One of the easiest ways of treating toenail fungus with apple cider vinegar is applying 2 drops directly into the nail bed. Let it sit for a few minutes before washing your toes. Do this at least twice every day for the best result. Apple cider vinegar is acidic which kills the fungus.
4. Soothe athlete's foot
Apple cider vinegar provides relief in pain and inflammation caused by athlete's foot. It also treats the condition by killing the fungus that causes it. Treat athlete's foot naturally by following these steps:
- Mix 2 tablespoon of Himalayan crystal salt, ½ cup of apple cider vinegar and warm water
- Soak the affected feet in this mixture for 10 minutes
- Wash and pat dry your feet afterward
The popularity of Apple cider vinegar has been rapidly increasing due to its proven benefits in health and beauty. Start using it now as your home remedy treatment to have healthy and younger-looking feet. If you don't have it in your kitchen yet, it's time to visit your local supermarket and get your supply of apple cider vinegar.
Later I learned that the cheap ACV like what I'd bought is basically colored white vinegar and it's better to use ACV with "the mother" included, particularly if you're going to consume it. Here's some info from Dr. Mercola's site:
"Mother" of vinegar, a cobweb-like amino acid-based substance found in unprocessed, unfiltered vinegar, indicates your vinegar is of the best quality. Most manufacturers pasteurize and filter their vinegar to prevent the mother from forming, but the "murky" kind is best, especially if you're planning to consume it. [Link]