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<jats:p>OBackground: Sanitizers are used to sanitize our hands to make them germ-free. However, it is found that people either forget or neglect to sanitize their feet. This act may lead to carrying germs to home or passing from one person to another, possibly spreading infection. Additionally, sweaty feet and foot odor have been found to be common nowdays. The presence of foot microfl ora like Staphylococcus epidermis, Bacillus subtilis and Propionibacterium Acnes can lead to the formation of isovaleric and propionic acids, which are responsible for the characteristic odor of feet. Objectives: This paper is aimed to develop a natural antimicrobial foot spray that exhibits a high evaporating rate, high antimicrobial activity, and an appropriate spray pattern. Methods: An antimicrobial formulation containing alcohol and natural active/s having antimicrobial activity is developed, which controls foot odor and infection or sanitizes feet. Results: The spray formulation of the present research contains lemon oil, neem oil and tulsi oil which have antimicrobial activity as well as being oil, they help in long-lasting skin moisturization. Regular use of foot spray deodorizes and prevents foot odor from, ensuring clean and healthy feet. The spray can be used anywhere with the ease of application which covers the feet area susceptible for odor generation and germ deposit. Conclusion: The spray exhibited the potential application as a rapidly dried antimicrobial spray for foot deodorant. It showed desired properties such as clarity, consistency, spreadability, quick absorption post-application, non-stickiness, non-dryness, and stability. The spray demonstrated antibacterial effi ciency against the bacteria responsible for producing a strong foot odor</jats:p>