Best foot spas to relax and pamper tired feet

The best foot spas leave your feet in heavenly bliss. The worst are little better than a bucket of hot water. 

We test each foot spa machine to see how relaxing it is, check how well it maintains a steady temperature and assess noise levels.

One foot spa stood out from the rest and merited our Best Buy recommendation, while we also uncovered a Great Value option too.

The best foot spas

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The foot spas we tested

All the foot spas we tested are listed in alphabetical order below.

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Beurer FB50 Foot Spa With Water Heater

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Spa settings Bubble and vibration massage, optional infrared light 

Extras Corn remover, brush and massage attachment

Maximum foot size 11

Hangsun Foot Spa Bath Massager

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Spa settings Bubbles only, heat only, heat and bubbles

Extras Exfoliating brush

Maximum foot size 10

HoMedics Bubblemate Footspa and Massager 

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Spa settings Heat and massage, heat and bubbles

Extras Removable pumice stone

Maximum foot size 11

HoMedics Luxury Foot Spa 

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Spa settings Bubbles

Extras Pumice stone, plastic rollers

Maximum foot size 12

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HoMedics Foldaway Luxury Foot Spa

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Spa settings Massage only

Extras None

Maximum foot size 11

Revlon Pediprep foot spa

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Spa settings Bubbles

Extras Nail brush, nail cleaner and cuticle stick, two bamboo cuticle pushers, cuticle scissors, two toe separators, emery board, storage pouch.

Maximum foot size 12         

Rio Deluxe Footspa and Massager

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Spa settings Massage only, heat only, heat and massage, heat and bubbles

Extras None

Maximum foot size 12

Rio Multi-functional Motorised Foot Spa Bath and Massager

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Spa settings Massage only, heat only, heat and massage, heat and bubbles

Extras Massager, pumice stone and brush

Maximum foot size 12

Rio Motorised Roller Foot Spa Bath & Massager

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Spa settings Massage only, heat only, heat and massage, heat and bubbles

Extras None

Maximum foot size 12

Sensio Home Foot Spa 

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Spa settings Light and massage, bubbles and heat, bubbles, heat, light and massage 

Extras Nail file, nail brush, scissors, tweezers, cleansing brush, toe separators

Maximum foot size 11

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How we test foot spas 

We select the most popular foot spas from UK retailers – including more than one Argos foot spa and Boots foot spa – and a panel of testers put them through their paces. We buy all the products we test. Each foot spa is assessed on the following:

• Ease of use We assess how easy it is to fill and empty, as well as rating its portability.

• Relaxation rating Each tester tries out the foot spa, rating how relaxing the overall experience is, assessing the extra features and how noisy they find it.

• Noise As well as giving each one a subjective assessment to see if spoils relaxation, we also use a decibel metre to measure how noisy each foot spa is.

• Heat retention We use temperature probes to assess how well they retain heat, as well as checking the accuracy of the temperature settings if the spa has them.

How to clean a foot spa 

1. Make sure to unplug the appliance before cleaning.
2. Rinse the unit out with water.
3. Use mild cleaning liquids to clean it. We used Milton sterilising tablets. Avoid using solvents, abrasive cleaners and harsh detergents.
4. Wipe the foot spa down with a soft, damp cloth.
5. Once dry, store your appliance in a cool, dry place.

However each foot spa comes with a different set of cleaning instructions, so make sure to consult the manual for more information on cleaning your appliance.

Are foot spas good for you?

Soaking your feet in warm water can help to soften corns and calluses, as well as reducing general aches and pains. A good foot spa may also have the added benefit of stress relief by making you feel more relaxed.

Can diabetics use foot spas? 

Diabetes can impact the feeling and circulation around your feet. Therefore, the NHS advises that you avoid exposure to direct heat from foot spas, hot baths, hot water bottles and electric blankets.

How to buy the best foot spa 

• Motorised rollers make a big difference in improving the experience of a foot spa which non-motorised rollers struggle to replicate and our testers loved them. However, they may not be for everyone and reviewers elsewhere find them uncomfortable. 
• If you buy a machine with non-motorised rollers, avoid overfilling it as moving your feet around can cause water to splash out on to the floor.
• While keep-warm settings are useful for maintaining water temperature, if you buy a foot spa with temperature controls, it’s worth setting it several degrees lower than you’d like and checking the water is comfortable before putting your feet in as we’ve found that they’re not always accurate.
• It can be awkward to carry a foot spa, plug and wire, so a carry handle is always useful.
• Other than the foldaway HoMedics foot spa we tested, all foot spas are fairly bulky products, so may not be ideal for if you have limited storage space.
• Some foot spas are not big enough for those with larger feet to use, so make sure to check our maximum foot size advice.