One of the absolute best ways to keep yourself a lower risk for a nail fungus infection is to keep your nails clean and healthy at all times. Nail fungus is very often developed through nails that are cracked, dry or constantly not clean. The infection is more likely to occur in a location where a nail has been damaged. A tear or chip in a nail is an ideal spot. In addition, cases of skin fungus can become nail fungus through such injuries to a nail. It is advisable to clean your feet and the area around each nail thoroughly at least once a day. Feet that are constantly in shoes can be sweaty all day which promotes an unclean and ideal environment for the fungal agents that cause nail fungus. If you don’t want to have to deal with purchasing a nail fungus treatment and the entire process of treatment, keeping you nails clean, trimmed and healthy is an excellent start.