3 Common Toenail Fungus Home Remedies
Sep 30th, 2009 by by Neo Miley No Comments
Each and every day there are literally thousands of people who are searching for tips on getting rid of nail fungus by using safer toenail fungus home remedies.
Keep in mind that for the most part, home remedies have no design for curing toenail fungus. In fact, there is not much proof at all that these remedies will work at all for getting rid of fungus.
3 popular online tips for toenail fungus home remedies include:
1. Listerine
Those who suffer from toenail fungus often recommend Listerine as a means of getting rid of the problem without using other products, prescription or not. They generally recommend soaking in a mixture of 50% Listerine and 50% water from 15 to 30 minutes. However, do warn against using blue Listerine, since it can stain the skin. It is the ingredient, Thymol that contains particular antifungal properties.
3. Vicks Vaporub
Vicks has been a mainstay in American homes for many years and is best known for its use during winter months and flu season. The menthol in it is can be very soothing. Like Listerine, Vicks also contains an active ingredient called Thymol that may or may not help with toenail fungus. One major drawback to Vicks is that it keeps your feet moist and that’s the opposite of what you want to stop fungus growth.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Although Apple Cider Vinegar is shared most, it is generally agreed that any kind of vinegar might work. The theory is that fungi don’t fair well in certain environments and that the acetic acid in vinegar stops it from multiplying. Mixing one part vinegar with one part water is the shared recipe, followed by a 15-30 minute soak.
These are the most commonly recommended toenail fungus home remedies, of all the others that you can find online. Note, however, that none of these product designs includes killing toenail fungus; you will have to decide for yourself if they work for you.

