We pay a lot of attention to our faces, but we do not pay much attention to our feet. Sometimes the problem is that if our face shines, but the condition of the feet becomes very bad. Dead skin cells, dirty fingernails, lint, dirt, bacteria, etc. can have a huge impact on your overall look. Many people even injure themselves while cleaning their toenails.

Many people do not even know exactly how many steps can be adopted to clean the nails of the feet. So what to do?

We spoke to Miss Pooja Nagdev, Founder, Aroma Therapist and Cosmetologist, INATUR to know how to clean nails properly.

What to do when nails are looking very dirty?

If the nails of the feet are looking very dirty, have turned yellow, and mud and oil have started appearing, then follow these steps-

  • First of all, wash the nails of your hands and feet thoroughly with soap so that if there is soil on the top, then it can be cleaned.
  • You can also use a medicated soap or an antiseptic liquid for this.
  • After this, dry your fingernails first with a clean cloth.
  • Now take lukewarm water and put your feet in it and sit for a while.
  • After 10-15 minutes, take out your feet and rub them with a pumice stone and then clean the inside of the nails with an orange stick.
  • After this clean the nails with cuticle cleaner and then dry your feet and apply petroleum jelly.

Nail cleaning tips

It is easy to scrub the nails with a brush from above, but it is not easy to clean the inside of the nails. You need to be very careful to clean it because with a single mistake your nails can be very bad and you can also get some kind of infection.

  • First of all, clean the feet with the steps mentioned above, but do not use the orange stick right now.
  • After immersing the feet in lukewarm water, you trim your nails first and when they are a little soft, you clean the inside of your nails with an orange stick or any nail tool and keep wiping it repeatedly with cotton.
  • Keep in mind that whatever tool you use to remove dirt from the nails should be sterilized. If you do not keep it clean properly, then the dirt on the nails will increase and at the same time, there can be a risk of infection inside the nails.
  • You must moisturize them after cleaning.

Daily Nail Care Tips

  • Always try to clean the nails.
  • Your nails should always be trim and clean.
  • Try to keep the nails dry too, which reduces the risk of infection.
  • Along with the hands, nails also need to be moisturized.
  • Vitamin-E oil can be great for your nails.

So these were some tips to clean the nails. If you have any problem or pain in your nails, then you should see a doctor first. While doing pedicures from your side, a lot of care should be taken.

DISCLAIMER

Your skin and body are different just like you. We endeavour to bring you accurate, safe and expertly verified information through our articles and social media handles but still consult your doctor before trying any home remedy, hack or fitness tip.