{"id":224,"date":"2024-01-28T23:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-28T23:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chronichives.com\/?p=224"},"modified":"2024-02-01T08:09:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T08:09:51","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-toenail-fungus-with-bleach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chronichives.com\/how-to-get-rid-of-toenail-fungus-with-bleach\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Toenail Fungus with Bleach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Toenail fungus is extremely hard to get rid of once you have a severe infection. Many turn to the most powerful thing that they can think of; bleach. But you are probably wondering\u2026 Does it work? How do I use it for my feet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does It Work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is yes, bleach is extremely effective in getting rid of toenail fungus<\/a>. It works by killing the fungi that live under your toenails. There are several ways to use it but they all have one thing in common; they are very powerful and harsh on the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Use?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some choose to soak their feet in bleach for 15 minutes. Some choose to soak their feet in bleach with hydrogen peroxide for 15 minutes. Some choose to soak their feet in bleach with vinegar and peroxide for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no perfect answer as they all work very well and have varying degrees of harshness on your skin! I would recommend trying each one to see which works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Use Bleach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people ask, “Why to use bleach?” Well, there are three main reasons\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is extremely effective in killing the fungus that made its way under your toenails. It kills all of the fungi on contact which prevents it from coming back (unlike many drugs).  It will not go away after a few weeks like many drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is extremely harsh on the skin! This might be why it works so well. The active ingredient in bleach that kills bacteria, fungi, and viruses is called sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). It penetrates all of your skin causing minute damage to the outer layer of cells, but also killing all of the fungus and bacteria that live on the surface of your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bleach cannot get into your body through tiny cuts because it is a strong oxidizer and would break down inside you. This is why it’s safe to use on open wounds like blisters (and also why you shouldn’t drink it, haha)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is extremely cheap compared to buying the drug Diflucan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use Bleach for Nail Fungus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many methods of using bleach for nail fungus, but they are all very harsh. It is recommended that you do not use bleach if you have any broken skin at the site of where your toenail fungus used to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also recommended that if your feet are wet or moist before putting on your socks, wait until they are dry to put on socks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that being said, here are the various ways you can use bleach for nail fungus<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 1: Soak Your Toes in Bleach with Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For this method, you will need\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup of water \u00bc cup vinegar 2 teaspoons hydrogen peroxide \u00bd teaspoon of bleach (the active ingredient in bleach is sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that you only use \u00bc cup of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide. Anything more will damage your skin! Also, if there is too much vinegar and\/or hydrogen peroxide the solution may become too foamy and the reaction time will be slowed down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing the Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by mixing \u00be of a cup of water, 1 teaspoon of bleach, and 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. To this solution add \u00bc cup vinegar and mix very well until all of the ingredients have been combined. Now you can use this solution to soak your toes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is suggested that you soak your feet for 10-15 minutes  \u2013 longer soaking times will increase the harshness of the bleach on your skin and may give you blisters. If this happens, take a break from using the solution for several days to heal any damage done to your skin before continuing with treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 2: Soak Your Toes in Bleach with Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide for 10 Minutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In this method, you will need\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup of water \u00bc cup vinegar 2 teaspoons hydrogen peroxide \u00bd teaspoon of bleach (the active ingredient in bleach is sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that you only use \u00bc cup of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide. Anything more will damage your skin! Also, if there is too much vinegar and\/or hydrogen peroxide the solution may become too foamy and the reaction time will be slowed down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing the Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by mixing \u00be of a cup of water, 1 teaspoon of bleach, and 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. To this solution add \u00bc cup vinegar and mix very well until all of the ingredients have been combined. Now you can use this solution to soak your toes in for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 3: Apply Bleach with Vinegar Directly to Your Nails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For this method, you will need\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup of water \u00bc cup vinegar 2 teaspoons hydrogen peroxide \u00bd teaspoon of bleach (the active ingredient in bleach is sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that you only use \u00bc cup of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide. Anything more will damage your skin! Also, if there is too much vinegar and\/or hydrogen peroxide the solution may become too foamy and the reaction time will be slowed down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing the Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by mixing \u00be of a cup of water, 1 teaspoon of bleach, and 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. To this solution add \u00bc cup vinegar and mix very well until all of the ingredients have been combined. Now you can use this solution to soak your feet in for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 4: Apply Bleach with Vinegar Directly to Your Nails Every Other Day for 2-3 Weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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For this method, you will need\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup of water \u00bc cup vinegar 2 teaspoons hydrogen peroxide \u00bd teaspoon of bleach (the active ingredient in bleach is sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that you only use \u00bc cup of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide. Anything more will damage your skin! Also, if there is too much vinegar and\/or hydrogen peroxide the solution may become too foamy and the reaction time will be slowed down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing the Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by mixing \u00be of a cup of water, 1 teaspoon of bleach, and 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. To this solution add \u00bc cup vinegar and mix very well until all of the ingredients have been combined. Now you can use this solution to soak your feet in for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option 5: Apply Bleach with Vinegar Directly on Your Toenails Every Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For this method, you will need\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 cup of water \u00bc cup vinegar 2 teaspoons hydrogen peroxide \u00bd teaspoon of bleach (the active ingredient in bleach is sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is recommended that you only use \u00bc cup of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide. Anything more will damage your skin! Also, if there is too much vinegar and\/or hydrogen peroxide the solution may become too foamy and the reaction time will be slowed down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing the Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by mixing \u00be of a cup of water, 1 teaspoon of bleach, and 2 teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. To this solution add \u00bc cup vinegar and mix very well until all of the ingredients have been combined. Now you can use this solution to soak your feet in for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For All 5 Options: Once the solution is no longer needed, be sure to wash it off with water and dry thoroughly before returning your foot back into your shoe. If the skin on the bottom of your toes has become red or irritated during treatment you may need to take a break before continuing. If this happens, be sure not to use the solution for several days and let your skin heal (you may even need to soak in water as needed). Once the skin is back to normal you can begin treatment once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When using bleach, you can expect results pretty quickly. Most people report seeing a huge difference within the first few days of treatment; however, some experience relief within one week, and others do not see noticeable results until weeks or even months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Application: See How Your Feet Respond:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may be wondering, “How will I know if the bleach treatment is working?” There are three things that you can do to find out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n