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Read moreFoot deodorant for sweaty feet: what works?
A foot deodorant is used to combat unwanted foot odour. However, there is an important difference between products that simply add fragrance and an antiperspirant that helps reduce excessive sweating on the skin.
Do your feet or socks get clammy quickly? In that case, a standard foot deodorant alone is often not enough. Once the fragrance has faded, the moisture remains and the foot odour can return.
PediSpray® is a fragrance-free foot deodorant with antiperspirant properties. Choose Regular 15% for light to moderate sweating or Strong 20% for persistent sweaty feet. See also the detailed explanation of spray for sweaty feet.
Foot deodorant or antiperspirant: what’s the difference?
A standard foot deodorant often masks odours with perfume. This may be pleasant temporarily, but it does nothing to reduce the amount of sweat on your feet.
An antiperspirant works differently. The aluminium salts in PediSpray® help to reduce sweat production on the treated skin. This keeps your feet drier and provides less moisture for odour-causing bacteria.
Foot odour often starts with moisture on the skin
Fresh sweat is virtually odourless. The typical foot odour arises when bacteria break down substances in the sweat. Less moisture therefore also means less breeding ground for odour.
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Read moreNo perfume as a fragrance mask
PediSpray® is fragrance-free. The spray therefore does not mask foot odour with a new layer of fragrance.
Reduced excessive sweating
Aluminium salts help to temporarily reduce perspiration on the treated skin.
Regular or Strong
Choose Regular 15% for mild to moderate sweating and Strong 20% for persistent sweaty feet.
Fits into a regular routine
Ideally, apply the spray in the evening to clean, dry feet and allow the skin to dry thoroughly.
Choosing a foot deodorant: look beyond the fragrance
Do you mainly suffer from odour from time to time, but do your feet remain dry? In that case, a standard foot deodorant may be sufficient for the time being.
If your feet and socks become clammy or wet, an antiperspirant is a more appropriate solution for the cause.PediSpray® for excessive sweating helps to reduce perspiration on the skin.
Choose Regular 15% as a starting point for mild to moderate sweating. Choose Strong 20% if your feet and socks get wet quickly or if Regular is not effective enough.
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How to use an antiperspirant foot deodorant
Proper preparation helps ensure the spray is applied evenly to the skin.
Start with clean, dry feet
Wash your feet and dry them thoroughly, including between the toes.
Apply the spray preferably in the evening
Spray PediSpray® onto the soles of the feet and between the toes. Allow the skin to dry completely before putting on socks.
Gradually reduce to a maintenance routine
Use the spray daily at the start. After that, two to three times a week is usually sufficient to maintain the effect.
Does foot odour linger in your shoes?
A foot deodorant works on the skin, but odours, bacteria and fungi can also linger in the lining and insoles of your shoes.
Use PediFris® Classic in dry shoes and PediSpray® on your feet. This way, you give both your skin and your shoes their own place in your routine.
You can find more information and daily tips at smelly feet en what to do about sweaty feet.
Frequently asked questions about foot deodorant
Brief answers on odour masking, antiperspirants, usage and footwear.
What is the difference between foot deodorant and antiperspirant?
A foot deodorant mainly masks or neutralises odour. An antiperspirant helps to reduce the amount of sweat on the skin, keeping your feet drier.
Does foot deodorant help with sweaty feet?
A standard foot deodorant does not affect sweat production. If your feet and socks quickly become clammy or wet, choose an antiperspirant foot deodorant such as PediSpray®.
Can I use ordinary deodorant on my feet?
A body deodorant is primarily designed to mask odour. For your feet, it is better to choose a product whose intended use and instructions for use are suitable for the skin on your feet.
Which foot deodorant is suitable for excessive sweating?
Choose an antiperspirant if you wish to reduce excessive sweating. PediSpray® Regular 15% is suitable for mild to moderate sweating; Strong 20% for persistent sweaty feet.
When should you use foot deodorant?
Apply PediSpray® preferably in the evening to clean, dry feet, so that the spray can take effect. Allow the skin to dry before putting on socks.
What can I do if the odour also lingers in my shoes?
PediSpray® works on the skin and helps to reduce excessive sweating. Use PediFris® Classic in dry shoes to combat bacteria and fungi inside the shoe.
About the author & sources
Written by Judith de Jong (Content owner, PediFris®). Medically reviewed by Sébastien Dequidt, podiatrist. Updated on 15 August 2026. We base our advice on foot care practice and on the medical sources listed below.
Worried about a persistent complaint, fungal nail, athlete’s foot or excessive sweating? Consult your GP, podiatrist or chiropodist.
Sources
- NHS: Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis): www.nhs.uk
- NHS: Smelly feet: www.nhs.uk
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