| The use of household bleach for toenail fungus is | | | | up the healing process. |
| actually one of the most common home remedies for | | | | There are some that suggest a stronger solution to |
| the treatment of toenail infection. It is also a cheaper | | | | prevent and treat toenail fungus more effectively and |
| alternative to expensive medications, creams and | | | | faster. The solution consists of one part of bleach per |
| fungal ointments. Bleach cannot only treat and eliminate | | | | 100 parts water. This is ideal for prevention. Soaking |
| fungal growth. It can also be used for prevention. | | | | your feet in this solution can cleanse and refresh your |
| Proper use of bleach is important to make it effective | | | | feet. To treat toenail fungus, one part bleach mixed |
| in treating toenail fungus. Some steps need to be | | | | with 10 parts water is strong enough to kill and stop |
| followed as well. First is to make sure to trim the | | | | the growth of fungi as well as to remove toenail stains. |
| toenails without cutting the nails from the sides. | | | | After soaking the feet in bleach solution, dry them up |
| Trimming should be done from front going to the sides. | | | | thoroughly with a towel which should be laundered |
| It is also best to file the nails from above in order to | | | | immediately after use as bleach is a harmful chemical. |
| make them thinner. This will prepare the nails for | | | | You may also use a hair dryer to dry both feet |
| treatment. Second is to use diluted bleach to treat | | | | completely. Make sure to remove all residues or use |
| thinned toenails. The suggested solution consists of | | | | an antiseptic powder which will absorb the moisture. |
| one tablespoon of bleach per one gallon water. Finally, | | | | Bleach for toenail fungus is not just an effective home |
| soak the feet and toenails in the solution for 15 to 20 | | | | remedy. It is also good for prevention and to maintain |
| minutes daily for about a month. Doing this once in the | | | | proper foot hygiene. |
| morning and once in the evening also helps to speed | | | | |