- 1). Cleanse the foot and the infected toe with warm water and mild soap. Dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
- 2). Saturate the tip of a cotton swab with tea tree oil.
- 3). Swipe the tea tree oil onto the infected nail. Cover the entire nail, not just the infected area, to help prevent the fungus from spreading.
- 4). Repeat the process at night before retiring and in the morning before you dress. Don't rinse the oil off. Wear a pair of clean cotton socks to keep the tea tree oil from staining clothes or furniture.
- 5). Continue treatment until the infection clears up. As a preventive measure, treat all toenails with tea tree oil once a week.
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