Q: What's the best way to keep my feet from smelling?

A: Bathe your feet daily and scrub them gently and thoroughly between the toes. Use an antibacterial soap. Dry your feet completely. Sprinkle the inside of your shoes with Odor-Eaters® Foot Powder. It absorbs more than talc and it works all day. Try Odor-Eaters® Insoles in your shoes. They have super activated charcoal that absorbs wetness and bad smells. Wear well-ventilated shoes, preferably made from natural material – they'll breathe better (and so will you). Also, avoid wearing the same shoes two days in a row. It's best to let them air out and dry. Finally, wear socks made from cotton or some other absorbent material.

Q: My feet sweat a lot and wetness is a problem for me. How can I keep my feet dry?

A: Foot wetness is a common problem and left untreated can lead to foot and shoe odor. Fortunately, it can be treated effectively with Odor-Eaters products. Using an Odor-Eaters Foot Powder or Insole will help absorb the wetness and keep your feet comfortable all day – plus stop foot and shoe odor before it has a chance to start!

Q: My feet smell and I worry about it, but when I worry about it, they just smell worse. Why is that?

A: Your nervous tension produces tension sweating, sweating contributes to foot odor, which only makes you worry more. Break the cycle with Odor-Eaters products.

Q: My feet really smell a lot. Should I be worried?

A: Probably not. Odor-Eaters products can help you tame your foot odor. But if that isn't enough, you should visit a doctor. You may have Bromidrosis and should be under a doctor's care in addition to using Odor-Eaters products.

Q: Do smelly feet come from Athlete's foot?

A: No. Foot odor comes from a bacteria. Athlete's Foot is a fungus.

Q: Why do my feet seem to smell more with some kinds of shoes?

A: It's not your imagination. Some synthetic materials used in shoes – like spandex, polyester, rayon and nylon – make it harder for feet to breathe.

Q: I've heard that if I eat raw onions, my feet will smell. Is that true?

A: Foods like garlic, raw onions, fresh scallions and black pepper pass their odor-bearing products through your bloodstream. So, voila! Your feet smell like onion. Lay off that thick-cut onion with your hamburger.

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