Abstract: A method for inhibiting fungal and bacterial infections of the foot enables a foot to be covered with a flexible, waterproof sheath while an upper region of the body is being washed. The sheath is donned on the foot before the upper region of the body is washed, so as to protect against carriers of the fungal contaminants, such as liquids, debris, and soap that flow towards the foot. The sheath is sufficiently sized and dimensioned, so as to snugly encapsulate the foot, and thereby inhibit moisture, soap, fungus, and bacterium that originate at the upper regions of the body from engaging the foot, anywhere from the ankle to the toes. The method enables the entirety of the foot to be covered with the sheath through a simple tugging motion. After washing the upper region of the body, the sheath is urged off the foot, and the foot is washed independently.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for mixing a heterogeneous combination to form a homogeneous combination. The apparatus comprises a container and a mixing device located in the container. The container has an inner surface defining an inner volume capable of holding a quantity of liquid and powder. In one embodiment the mixing device has a surface, wherein the surface defines a plurality of apertures; the plurality of apertures define a grill through which the liquid and powder can pass through and thereby mix together. In another embodiment the mixing device defines a multiple number of strands of stainless steel through which the liquid and powder can pass through and thereby mix together. In a further embodiment a method is provided for mixing a powder and liquid combination comprising the step of shaking the container to induce the liquid and powder to pass through the grill.