Naturally, people want to get rid of athlete’s foot and other fungal infections any way they can. Enter: the Listerine foot soak. This may sound a bit odd to those who have never heard of it ...

As long as you take a few precautions, a hot foot soak is generally safe for most people. “The [main] concern about this is using too hot water where it can cause burns,” Dr. Pace says.

“A great cooling agent is peppermint oil, aloe, and cucumber,” says Dr. Splichal, who also recommends using something like Bliss Aloe Leaf & Peppermint Foot Cream ($15.29, Amazon) as it ...

The temperature of the water plays a crucial role in how effective your foot soak will be. Ideally, the water should be warm but not too hot; around 100°F to 110°F (38°C to 43°C) is perfect.

For a cooling foot bath, add rose water, lemon juice and a splash of eau de cologne in cold water and soak feet in it. This cools, cleans and removes odour.

Next you’ll want to soak your feet to soften skin and nails. This will also be a nice treat for sore, tired feet – especially the ones that have been shoved into high heels all week.

Epsom salt isn’t just a bath-time favourite—it can take your foot soak to the next level. Rich in magnesium, Epsom salt helps relax muscles, reduce inflammation, and even relieve minor aches.

Add bath salts or Scholl’s Velvet Smooth Foot Soak into the bath tub – or you could invest in a foot bath like Scholl’s Pink pedicure foot spa. Let your feet soak for 5 to 10 minutes.

6Eir NYC Minty Conditions Foot Soak, $22, eirnyc.com Treat your toes to a minty epsom salt soak for 10 minutes—or longer—for a spa-like escape at home.