Borax Foot Soak: Benefits, Recipes, and Community Experiences

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Smelly Feet
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 07/28/2022
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They were simply remedies for sweaty feet furnished by soldiers and Allies. An Irishman said that his remedy was the best. Bathe the feet in a dish pan with one teaspoonful of borax added. Soak for 20 minutes. Then dry them and add rub spirits of camphor.

From the book, The Officer's Responsibility for His Men Published 1898 page 34.