Cutting my toenail. Hard toenail.
1,847 views · Published 29 December 2017 · 1:57 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: My Own Amazing Body · 2017 · People & Blogs
Cutting my toenail. Hard toenail. It might seem like the simplest of tasks, but cutting your toenails is a ritual which should be done carefully. 'The most basic mistakes can lead to painful and often serious problems such as ingrown toenails and infections,' warns Fred Beaumont, of the Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. Since you depend on your feet, make sure you give them the care they need. Never use scissors on toenails, as they are much thicker than fingernails and scissors may twist, tear or rip them. You need to ensure the two blades on the instrument work with equal pressure to deliver a good, clean cut,' says Mr Beaumont. Hygiene is key. Wipe each of your toes with an alcohol swab before you start. Sterilise the clippers either by wiping with an alcohol swab or boiling them in water. It's OK to share clippers with other members of the household, but always ensure they are sterilised before each use. Otherwise, if one person of the family has a fungal infection, you'll all get it. Spread out newspaper, tissue or paper towels on the ground to catch the clippings.
