The next time you get a pedicure – book it in the morning...

Few things feel more indulgent than a relaxing pedicure...

If you’re going to book one for yourself – make it in the morning. Many salons are far from sanitary, regardless of how clean they look. The germ count is usually lower in the morning. Here are a few more disturbing thoughts to ruin your pedicure:

• Avoid those Wednesday specials. There are a LOT more customers on those days – and a lot more germs.

• Don’t shave your legs right before you go. Freshly shaved skin is much more prone to infection.

• If may feel great to soak your feet – but those basins are crawling with bacteria and germs. Soak at your own risk.

• Skip those razors that shave off your callouses – they’re dangerous. Letting someone else go at your heels too hard can reveal deep layers of skin that should never be exposed – and can even lead to fungus, infection or scarring.

If you’re still determined to get that pedicure – give yourself a post-pedicure treatment after the fact. Wash your own feet and legs when you get home.