File A Foot

It may be used on either wet or dry skin but dry skin is preferable

Always use it dry. I was told this, by a nurse that takes care of diabetic patients feet. Put cream on after, but not between the toes.

While it specifies dry-use only on the file, I've been using this in the shower for a year and it has held up great. I also imagine that using this on soaked skin is more effective, but I've never tried it dry.

Hi Ann37, Thank you for your interest in The Body Shop's Two-Sided Exfoliating Wooden Foot File. We recommend soaking your feet before using the foot file, making the foot file easier to glide on skin. Hope this helps!

The surface looks like the same as I have and as a professional pedicurist has used several times on my feet. She washed it and then patted it dry. Going on that assumption I would say yes.

Not sure whether they can be washed I just replace Why not try you will replace anyway if it doesnt wash well

I have had several of these files and after use I always rinse under warm water and pat dry. It has never had any adverse effect on the file

I always wash mine and hang it up to dry, it does tend to loosen the file pads but only after about 6 months.

I did try to wash mine in water and dry it out but it was not as effective. I give it a good bashing after filing and just replace when it looks worn (about every 6-9 months) We all have one each in our family with are names on to avoid spreading any foot problems !

Sorry but I found that the water soaked into the wood and it disintigrated after the next use.

I haven't washed it yet but brush it with a medium to firm brush. I can't see it doing any harm running warm soapy water over it quickly.

I can't believe that! I rinse mine under the tap after every use!

Well, I just whack it hard and all the white 'dust' comes off. But then I haven't had one for a long time yet.

Although I don't have a Body Shop foot file (which are wooden) - I use a plastic one. I wash my foot file after every use. I use a nailbrush and just scrub the abrasive part of the foot file under running water. Leave to dry. Good as new. I suspect with the wooden one you may have to put it in a warm place after washing - airing cupboard or top of a radiator, in order to dry the wood out