I soaked my feet in a cup of blue mouthwash mixed with warm water daily. 5 days later, this is what happened

I soaked my feet in a cup of blue mouthwash mixed with warm water daily. 5 days later, this is what happened

I Soaked My Feet in Blue Mouthwash Mixed With Warm Water Daily — 5 Days Later, This Is What Happened
Every now and then, a strange home remedy pops up online that makes you pause and wonder, “Does that actually work?”
That’s exactly how I felt when I first heard about soaking your feet in blue mouthwash — yes, the kind you swish for fresh breath — mixed with warm water.

Curiosity won.
I grabbed a cup of mouthwash, a basin of warm water, and decided to commit to a 5-day experiment. What I discovered was surprising, practical, and honestly a little amusing.

Here’s what happened.

Why Mouthwash?
Most mouthwashes contain:

menthol

thymol

eucalyptus

alcohol

mild antibacterial agents

People online swear by the mixture for softening rough skin, freshening feet, and even helping with odor. I wasn’t expecting a miracle, but I was definitely curious.

Day-by-Day Experience
Day 1 – The “Cooling” Surprise
The first soak felt like dipping my feet into mint-flavored ice air. The menthol gave a cooling sensation that was strangely relaxing.
My feet felt a little softer afterward, but nothing dramatic.

Day 2 – Unexpected Smoothness
By day two, I noticed something more tangible:
The dry skin around my heels felt less rough.
The alcohol and essential oils seemed to help loosen dead skin, similar to a mild exfoliating soak.

Plus, my feet smelled like wintergreen gum. Not a bad upgrade.

Day 3 – Softness That Lasted
On the third day, the skin on my feet felt noticeably smoother even hours after the soak. Not baby-soft, but definitely “you’ve been taking care of your feet” soft.

I also noticed:

less odor

a mild tingling freshness that lingered

Day 4 – The Big Change
This was the first day I noticed a significant improvement in dry patches.
It didn’t remove calluses, but it definitely softened them enough that a pumice stone worked better afterward.

This combo — soak + gentle exfoliation — was the real magic.

Day 5 – A Surprisingly Noticeable Difference
By the fifth day, my feet looked:

cleaner

smoother

more hydrated (at least on the surface)

and far fresher than when I’d started

It didn’t cure any medical issues (and mouthwash isn’t meant for that), but for cosmetic softening and odor control? It absolutely made a difference.

What This Soak Can (and Can’t) Do
✔️ What It Can Help With
Odor

Mild surface dryness

Softening hard skin before exfoliation

That cool, spa-like “minty” feeling

General foot freshness

❌ What It Cannot Treat
It’s important to be clear:

Mouthwash does not treat fungal infections, athlete’s foot, cracked heels, warts, or medical skin conditions.

Some viral posts claim it does, but there’s no scientific evidence supporting that. For medical foot issues, you should use products designed for that purpose or consult a professional.

How to Make the Soak (Recipe)
If you want to try the cosmetic version of this soak, here’s the simple mixture I used:

Ingredients
1 cup blue mouthwash (any brand)

1–2 cups warm water

Optional: ½ cup white vinegar for extra softening

Instructions
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