Ten Steps to Treating Your Tootsies Tonight

Perhaps you’ve been on them all day. Or maybe they’re sore after the walk home. Whatever you used your feet for today, chances are they need a bit of a pick-me-up.

Here’s a ten step guide on how you can treat your tootsies tonight:

Step one: Get dressed into something comfortable like a pair of tracksuit bottoms or pyjamas. Whatever it is, make sure you can relax and can also roll your trousers up to your knee.

Step two: Fill a bucket or the bath with warm soapy water. Feel free to use bubble bath if you like. Just make sure it smells nice.

Step three: Dip your feet into the water and sit for ten to fifteen minutes. This will help to cleanse and soften any hard skin on your feet.

Step four: Wash your feet briefly using a sponge or your hand. If you want, give your toenails a quick clean with a nail brush as well.

Step five: Get out of the bath or the bucket and dry your feet thoroughly. This includes between your toes. Moisture can lead to infections and mild skin conditions.

Step six: Use a pumice stone and a foot file to remove hard skin from the bottom of your feet. Be warned, this can be a little tickly.

Step seven: Take care of your toenails. This includes trimming and filing them to an appropriate length. The warm water will have softened them which helps the process.

Step eight: While this one is optional we insist you paint your toe nails. Separate your toes using toilet roll and remember to use a base and a top layer to protect your nails and your polish.

Step nine: Using a moisturiser, preferably one specifically for feet, massage your feet for a couple of minutes, paying attention to the balls and heels of your feet.

Step ten: Now all that’s left to do, and it is necessary to do it, sit back and relax with your feet up and a book or television show of your choice.

Enjoy!