A borax foot soak is a simple home remedy discussed on Earth Clinic for itchy feet, athlete’s foot, foot odor, rough skin, and cracked heels. Borax, often sold as 20 Mule Team Borax, is an alkaline mineral compound traditionally used in laundry and household cleaning, but some readers have also used it externally in foot baths and foot hygiene routines.
The strongest Earth Clinic experiences for borax foot soaks involve athlete’s foot, foot fungus concerns, itching, rough feet, cracked heels, and shoe odor. This article explains how readers have used borax for foot soaks, how to make a basic borax foot bath, when apple cider vinegar is added, and what precautions to keep in mind.
At a Glance
Most common uses: athlete’s foot, itchy feet, foot odor, rough feet, cracked heels, and foot fungus concerns.
Basic recipe: 2 to 3 tablespoons borax in warm water for a 10 to 20 minute foot soak.
Stronger reader recipe: 3 heaping tablespoons borax plus 1 cup apple cider vinegar in hot water.
After soaking: dry feet thoroughly, especially between the toes, and apply moisturizer if skin is dry or cracked.
Use caution: do not use on open wounds, bleeding cracks, broken skin, or irritated skin that worsens with soaking.
What Is a Borax Foot Soak?
A borax foot soak is a warm foot bath made by dissolving borax powder in water. Some people use borax alone, while others combine it with apple cider vinegar for foot fungus, athlete’s foot, itching, or odor.