1. Soak Your Feet In Hydrogen Peroxide
You Will Need
- 3% hydrogen peroxide
- Distilled water
- Plastic tub
- Tissues
Time
30 minutes
Method
- Mix equal parts of the hydrogen peroxide and distilled water in the plastic tub.
- Ensure that you are not using anything stronger than a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution; or it may damage your skin.
- Soak the nails that have been affected by the fungus in this solution.
- Wait for 30 minutes.
- Dry your nails with a dry tissue. Dispose off the tissue after use.
- Ensure that your nails are completely dry before you cover them.
How Often?
You have to repeat this process every day until, and even after, the problem subsides. Getting rid of nail fungus is not easy and will take a lot of patience and effort.
Why This Works
This oxidate therapy using hydrogen peroxide is highly effective when it comes to treating nail fungus. The method involves using the peroxide to soak the infected and affected nails. As the oxygen levels increase, the fungus on your nails gets destroyed.
2. Vinegar And Hydrogen Peroxide For Nail Fungus
You Will Need
- 3% hydrogen peroxide
- White vinegar/apple cider vinegar
- Distilled water
- Plastic tub
- Tissues
NOTE
While method 1 is often quoted as a solution to nail fungus on the internet, we recommend using method 2. This is because under certain conditions, mixing hydrogen peroxide and vinegar can form peracetic acid, which is a caustic chemical that does not share the desired properties to treat nail fungus.
Time
Method 1 – 10 minutes
Method 2 – 30 minutes
Method 1
- Mix equal parts of the hydrogen peroxide, distilled water, and vinegar in the plastic tub.
- Ensure that you are not using anything stronger than a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution; or it may damage your skin.
- Soak the nails that have been affected by the fungus in this solution.
- Wait for 10 minutes.
- Dry your nails with a dry tissue. Dispose of the tissue after use.
- Ensure that your nails are completely dry before you cover them.
Method 2
- Mix equal parts of the hydrogen peroxide and distilled water in the plastic tub.
- Follow the steps mentioned in method one.
- On day 2, follow the same steps using equal amounts of vinegar and distilled water.
- Keep alternating between hydrogen peroxide and vinegar until the problem subsides.
How Often?
You have to repeat this process every day until, and even after, the problem subsides. Getting rid of nail fungus is not easy and will take a lot of patience and effort.
Why This Works
Vinegar is an acidic solution that helps relieve itching and restores the pH balance of your skin and nails. These properties help the liquid create an unfavorable environment for the fungi to breed in, killing off the infection. Apple cider vinegar helps reduce inflammation, reducing the pain caused by nail fungus.
3. Baking Soda And Hydrogen Peroxide For Nail Fungus
You Will Need
- ½ cup baking soda
- 1 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 4 cups warm water
- ½ cup Epsom salt
- Plastic tub
- Tissues
Time
10 minutes
Method
- Mix the baking soda, peroxide, vinegar, Epsom salt, and water in a plastic tub until they are well combined.
- Ensure that you are not using anything stronger than a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution; or it may damage your skin.
- Soak the nails that have been affected by the fungus in this solution.
- Wait for 10 minutes.
- Dry your nails with a dry tissue. Dispose of the tissue after use.
- Ensure that your nails are completely dry before you cover them.
How Often?
You have to repeat this process every day until, and even after, the problem subsides. Getting rid of nail fungus is not easy and will take a lot of patience and effort.