We've all gone through the embarrassing experience of taking off our shoes or socks and having that foul smell erupt from our feet. What causes smelly feet though? When our feet sweat, millions of tiny bacteria are produced and they are the reason why our feet smell when we take off our shoes and socks. Sometimes, your feet can also smell due to some other underlying medical conditions (diabetes) or even due to certain medication. But the bottom line, of course, is that it can be rather embarrassing for anyone. We're sure you've tried a few things, but if you've found no solution don't fret because here are some home remedies that are sure to get rid of that smell for good. Take a look.

One thing you can do to keep the smell away from your feet is to spritz on some deodorizing spray on your feet before you put on your shoes. Take some water in a vessel and add some sage and rosemary to it. Brew this water for a few minutes and then add it to 4 cups of boiling water. Then, add a few drops of essential oils of your choice (peppermint, lavender, lemon). Mix everything well and let the concoction cool down. Once done, transfer it into a spray bottle and voila, your foot mist is ready!

Both thyme oil and vinegar have antiseptic properties that work wonders in getting rid of bacteria and fungus which cause odour. Take a tub and fill it with warm water. Add a few drops of vinegar and thyme oil to the water and mix it well. Once done, soak your feet in the water for a good 15-20 minutes. Repeat this process on a daily basis and you can say goodbye to smelly feet for good.

Cornstarch can help absorb all the sweat that your feet produce while baking soda works to kill bacteria and fungus that produce sweat. In a cup mix some baking soda and cornstarch together. Take some of this powder and rub it on your feet before you wear your socks or shoes. It'll help neutralise the odour and will also keep bacteria and fungus away.

In a pan, boil some water and then add two tea bags. Let these simmer for at least 10 minutes. Then remove the tea bags and add half a cup of regular water to the mixture and let it cool down. Transfer this solution in a tub and soak your feet in it for 15-20 minutes. Tea is rich in antioxidants, which is why it can kill bacteria and since it contains tannic acid it can also help close the sweat glands. Try this every day and you'll see a difference in no time.