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Smelly feet

Not only an embarrassing problem, but it can also undermine your comfort and self-confidence. With the introduction of PediSpray® and PediFris® Classic, the solution is near.

This powerful combination tackles both excessive sweat production and the bacteria that cause odor.

Free yourself from the chains of smelly feet and step into the world with confidence!

Smelly feet is an informal term often used to describe an unpleasant odor or substance that can accumulate between the toes as a result of a fungal infection such as Athlete’s foot, or due to poor foot hygiene.

It can also refer to dead skin cells and other debris that accumulates between the toes. It is important to maintain good foot hygiene practices and treat any fungal infections to avoid or remedy this problem.

PediSpray® foot spray and PediFris® Classic help address excessive sweat production and odor-causing bacteria.

The Causes of Smelly feet

  1. Athlete’s foot: The culprit, also known as tinea pedis, thrives in moist environments and prefers the space between your toes. It causes itching, flaking and lays the foundation for the formation of smelly feet.
  2. Excessive Sweat: Sweaty feet are an unpleasant reality for many and form an ideal breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, resulting in the formation of this unwanted substance.

PediFris® Shoe Powder: Your Secret Weapon against smelly feet

PediFris® shoe powder, your secret weapon, specially developed to combat bacteria and fungi that cause smelly feet in your shoes. But that’s not all. PediFris® also disinfects your feet while you treat your shoes.

The Benefits of PediFris® Shoe Powder

  1. Treating Shoes: Simply sprinkle a small amount of PediFris® shoe powder into each of your shoes. The powder acts as an invisible protector, ready to fight harmful microorganisms and dispel unpleasant odors.
  2. Disinfecting Feet: While PediFris® shoe powder treats your shoes, it also disinfects your feet. While wearing your shoes, the powder spreads its beneficial effect to your skin, resulting in fresh and healthy feet that are free of fungi and bacteria.

With PediFris® shoe powder as your ally, you can say goodbye to smelly feet forever. Enjoy clean, fresh feet and shoes. Don’t wait any longer; don’t let smelly feet control your days any longer. PediFris® is ready to help you in the fight against this annoying discomfort.

Tips to prevent smelly feet

Smelly feet causes odor that is annoying and bothersome to the environment and to your own self-confidence. To counteract this, it is important to follow a number of basic steps for good foot hygiene:

  • Wash your feet daily with a mild soap and lukewarm water. Make sure you clean well between your toes, where most bacteria collect.
  • Dry your feet thoroughly with absorbent towels or take the time to let them air dry after washing.
  • Change socks and shoes regularly, as moisture is a haven for smelly feet-causing fungi.
  • Choose breathable socks, such as those made of cotton or wool instead of nylon or synthetic materials that can retain moisture, allowing more bacteria to accumulate.
  • Take care of your toenails by trimming them regularly
  • Remove dirt from under your toenails (be careful about injury)
  • Use disinfecting powder such as PediFris® in your shoes
  • Use an anti-perspirant such as PediSpray®

Which products help to prevent smelly feet

Do your feet ruin the atmosphere in every room you enter? Whether you suffer from smelly feet or your shoes could use a refresher, foot care products can help. Here is an overview of two excellent options for treating and preventing smelly feet and smelly feet.

 
         

What to do about smelly feet

 
    
                                         

The most important thing is to keep your feet clean. Wash your feet every day with a mild soap and warm water and then dry them thoroughly. Make sure you scrub between each toe to remove any bacteria that may be causing the odor.

                
 
 
         

Is smelly feet contagious?

 
    
                                         

That depends. Smelly feet itself is not contagious. It is an accumulation of dirt and bacteria. This can occur when a person has Athlete’s foot, a skin infection, or poor hygiene.

If a fungus is the underlying cause of smelly feet, the fungus can spread through the smelly feet.

                
 
 
         

What does smelly feet smell like?

 
    
                                         

Smelly feet has a strong, pungent odor due to the presence of butyric acid, produced by Brevibacterium. The odor is comparable to sweaty feet.

                
 
 
         

Smelly feet vs smegma

 
    
                                         

Smelly feet is similar to smegma because both phenomena are accumulations of dead skin cells, sebum and bacteria. They are caused by different factors and occur on different parts of the body.

Both can smell unpleasant and are a sign of poor hygiene. It is important to shower or bathe regularly and apply the necessary hygiene practices to prevent the accumulation of smelly feet and smegma.

                
 
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Product Advies

PediFris® shoe powder, developed to disinfect feet by fighting bacteria and fungi.

Simply sprinkle it into your shoes before putting them on and it does its job while you wear them.

  • Take care of shoes feet by washing them thoroughly
  • Sprinkle a small amount of powder into your shoes
  • Shake the shoe lightly to spread the powder
  • Put on the shoe and just do your daily thing
  • The powder dissolves and does its job while you wear it
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Product Advies

Antiperspirant for a strong reduction of perspiration by constricting the sweat glands.

Counteracts bacteria and fungi by removing the breeding ground.

  • Wash your feet thoroughly and apply the product to clean and dry skin
  • Spray generously at 10 cm distance from the feet
  • Do this especially between the toes and under the sole of the foot
  • Allow the product to absorb well into the skin
  • Now you are protected against excessive perspiration of your feet for up to 5 days