This is almost like a method I use. Athletes foot is a fungus, vinegar is an acid.... Could not sit still to soak my foot, so I used vinegar soaked cotton pads on my foot wrapped with saran wrap or used a baggie. Taped it in place and slept with it on at least 3 nights in a row. If I woke up with it burning then I removed it. If it itched the next morning, DO NOT SCRATCH (ask how I know) just soak in ice water for a minute or so and dry thoroughly. Any flare ups, just repeat the treatment. It has worked for me for years. I have often wondered if it would work on toenail fungus, now I know.