After a winter trapped in shoes and a summer of sun, sand, and barefoot walks, your feet deserve expert care. A soothing foot soak is the gold standard for relief, especially when enhanced with an unexpected yet effective ingredient from your bathroom cabinet—Listerine mouthwash.
This versatile product, Listerine mouthwash, has a storied history. Over 140 years ago, Dr. Joseph Lawrence and pharmacist Jordan Lambert created it as a surgical antiseptic. Initially used to disinfect operating rooms and irrigate wounds, it evolved into a multi-purpose solution. Dental studies later confirmed its ability to eliminate oral germs.
Thanks to exfoliating agents like benzoic acid, Listerine effectively treats calluses and prevents infections. With menthol and thymol, it also refreshes and soothes weary feet, drawing on its proven antiseptic properties.
Gather 1 cup warm water, 1/2 cup Listerine, and 1/2 cup white or apple cider vinegar.
In a basin, combine the Listerine, vinegar, and water. Submerge your feet fully and soak for 15 minutes. Gently buff rough areas with a pumice stone, rinse, pat dry, and apply a nourishing foot cream.
