Natural Toenail Fungus Remedies: Effective Home Treatments

Fungus tends to live in warm, moist places, like showers and spas. When feet aren't kept properly protected, the toenails become susceptible to fungal infection. Toenail fungus causes nails to become brittle, yellow and eventually shed. There are many prescription drugs used to treat toenail fungus, but there are natural ways to fight it as well.

Things You'll Need

• Tea tree oil
• Olive oil
• Cotton balls
• Mouthwash
• Water
• Soap
• Small basin

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Instructions

Tea Tree Oil

• 1

  Mix 1 tsp. olive oil with 1 tsp. tea tree oil.

• 2

  Soak a cotton ball with the mixture.

• 3

  Dab the cotton ball onto toenails that are affected by fungus. The tea tree oil works as natural anti-fungal treatment.

• 4

  Repeat this treatment twice a day.

Mouthwash

• 5

  Wash your feet with soap and water.

• 6

  Fill a small basin with mouthwash.

• 7

  Soak your toes in the mouthwash for 30 minutes.

• 8

  Wash your feet again with soap and water.

• 9

  Repeat this treatment once a day. Make sure to disinfect the basin after every soak to prevent the spread of fungus.