The problem of wet shoes arises not only with the onset of rains. It is faced by people involved in sports and those who are forced to work in special boots or boots at any time of the year.
As a result, this leads to sweating of the feet and the appearance of a fungus, which is characterized by the presence of bad smell. An ultraviolet dryer can solve the problem.
Characteristic
An ultraviolet dryer is a device that not only makes shoes dry, but also destroys various microorganisms in it. At the same time, the drying process does not harm either natural materials, nor artificial. On the contrary, the use of the device ensures the safety of the thing, extending its service life.
There are several types of devices on the market. On sites such as Taobao and 1688, you can choose any of the described models according to the most different prices, which even with delivery below market.
Most of the models are two identical rounded cases resembling a shoe last. They are connected by a doubled electrical wire, which turns into a single cord with an electrical plug at the end.
Each case has an electric heating element that dries the shoes and several LEDs that emit ultraviolet light. Irradiation and heat are distributed through special openings located on the body.
Exist one piece models. The device is connected to the network, inside it is a heating element and a fan. Warm air is directed through two tubes with curved ends. They wear shoes to dry. After use, the tubes can be removed so that the device does not take up much space.
Interesting is model consisting of two separate devices. Each of them has the form of a block with a handle. A UV lamp is placed in the center of the block, the length of the handle can be easily adjusted to any size, the degree of drying is set on each handle. The device allows you to process one or two boots.
All of these devices require alternating current with a voltage of 220 V. When the dryer is placed inside the shoe, the heating element gradually dries it from the inside, and ultraviolet waves destroy various microorganisms. After a few hours, the shoes become dry, disinfected, without an unpleasant odor.
Doctors' opinion
In modern medicine appeared new method in the treatment of fungus. Physiotherapists and dermatologists agree with him. It consists in exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Due to the fact that fungi are resistant living organisms, ultraviolet radiation from the sun is not enough to completely destroy them. The complete death of fungal particles is caused by short-spectrum ultraviolet light. Special lamps and LEDs are capable of producing waves of this length.
Such waves penetrate tissues to a depth of 0.6 mm, so it takes a long time to destroy the fungus in shoes.
When purchasing an antifungal shoe dryer, you need to make sure that it works on the basis of devices with ultraviolet radiation.
Video from the program Live is great, in which doctors express their opinion about the device in question:
Instruction
It is necessary that there were no metal objects, snow or water in the shoes. Each body of the device is placed inside the boot, only after that the plug is plugged into the outlet.
The ultraviolet dryer must not be placed in a liquid medium, opened, left unattended. Do not leave the device connected to the mains permanently. It is better to store it in its original packaging, away from children.
Over time, there may be a change in the brightness of the light. This does not affect efficiency.
Flaws
The use of an ultraviolet dryer has its own characteristics:
- It is known that this light is dangerous for plants, so it is better to use the device in a room without living organisms.
- Radiation adversely affects vision. That is why before turning on the device, it should be placed in the shoes and should not be disassembled out of curiosity.
- The device cannot work without power supply, which limits the possibilities for its operation.
Where can I buy?
The invention is sold in any hardware store, but it will be cheaper to buy on Taobao websites or 1688.com, through an official Russian intermediary, where the average cost for simple model is from 300 to 400 rubles. More details on how to do this have already been described in the articles.
Evgeny Sedov
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Statistics show that foot fungus can be found in every fifth person. This does not mean total anti-hygiene, but the inability to care for shoes. Antibacterial care will be provided by the Timson device - a device for antifungal treatment shoes, ultraviolet radiation of which guarantees reliable disinfection and antifungal protection. You do not have to, as before, wipe wet shoes with vinegar, keep them in polyethylene, and then get rid of the vinegar aroma for a long time, because Timson also has a deodorizing effect.
What is a Timson shoe antifungal treatment device
With the onset of autumn, there is a problem with drying shoes and boots: you can’t dry them on batteries - you can ruin shoes, stuff them with newspapers - for too long, they don’t have time to dry overnight, they get an unpleasant smell, besides, a fungus starts in wet shoes. The Timson UV shoe dryer is a great way out. The UV lamp located inside will destroy the smell and bacteria, and the shape of the device is such that it fits easily inside. Processing time is from 6 to 8 hours in gentle mode at temperatures up to 60 - 70 ° C.
Principle of operation
The device consists of two small elements, the body of which is made of ecological plastic. Inside the device are placed ultraviolet LEDs and heating elements that disinfect and ensure drying. General properties of Timson models:
- resistance: 13.5 kOhm ±3%;
- electrical safety class of the device: II;
- power supply voltage: 220V;
- power consumption: from 5 W;
- alternating current;
- cord length: 130 mm.
During processing, a fungicidal effect is also observed. The degree of protection of shoes by an electrical appliance is high, the following bacteria are destroyed in the first hours of drying: eschericha coli, klebsiella pheumoniae, sallmonella enteritidis, staphylococcus aureus. Timson - effective remedy and in the prevention of fungal diseases, because UV radiation will not only destroy, but also prevent the appearance of such fungi as: trichophyton mentaqrophytes, trichophyton rubrum, candida albicans and others.
Models of the device for antifungal treatment of Timson shoes
The manufacturer offers several modifications of the device for antifungal treatment of timson shoes for various purposes: separately for sports, children, there is a family type of dryer, a device designed for travel lovers. Each model has its own characteristics, model range Timson can find an acceptable option.
Its shape suits the high instep of sports boots. The use of double the number of UV lamps allows you to maintain an antifungal and antibacterial balance for high level. The device not only eliminates a specific smell, but also effectively deodorizes:
- model name: Timson Sport ultraviolet shoe dryer;
- price: from 957 to 1290 rubles;
- characteristics: dimensions: 40x70x140 mm, from 37 shoe sizes;
- pluses: it was specially created taking into account the anatomical shape of the sneakers;
- cons: the presence of heating elements at the top of the device, uneven drying.
This model is indispensable for those who love road trips. The drying form is specially designed for high boots and boots. Holes in the body of the device allow circulation warm air, thus ensuring optimum drying:
- Model Name: Timson Auto Avto Shoe Dryer;
- price: from 919 to 1350 r;
- characteristics: dimensions 166 x 70 x 48 mm, size from 37,
- pluses: it works from the cigarette lighter, it is convenient to use it when traveling by car;
- cons: when correct operation missing.
Children's UV shoe dryer
Produced in bright colors in a compact size. Made from luminescent environmental plastic. Gently dries, disinfects, prolongs the life of children's shoes:
- model name: Timson children's ultraviolet shoe dryer;
- price: from 669 to 990 r;
- characteristics: dimensions: 55 x 105 x 15 mm, warranty: 2 years, size from 22;
- pluses: dries well, models are available in four bright colors;
- cons: does not fit in very small shoes.
Compact dryer for home use without disinfectant properties. Thanks to its special design, it ensures thorough, gentle drying of the inner surface without deforming the material:
- model name: Timson shoe dryer
- price: from 390 r;
- characteristics: the presence of drying, no UV emitters, dimensions: 65 x 125 x 30 mm, 1 year warranty, size from 34, drying time at least 3 hours;
- pluses: dries well, warms up, cheap;
- cons: short cord, no disinfection.
Timson 3 in 1 Family
Designed for various sizes and models of shoes for adults and children, it dries and disinfects up to three pairs at the same time. Operates from a common outlet, but each dryer has its own switch:
- model name: Timson 3 in 1 ultraviolet shoe dryer / Family;
- price: 2650 - 2683 rubles;
- characteristics: power consumption: up to 21 W, warranty: 3 years, size 22 x 34 x 37, dryer dimensions: small: 3 x 6.2 x 11.5 cm; medium: 4.3 x 7.2 x 14.2 cm; large: 5.2 x 7.5 x 17.2 cm;
- pluses: pluses it works from one outlet, it can dry up to 3 pairs at the same time;
- cons: short cord.
How to choose a device for antifungal treatment of Timson shoes
Drying antifungal - an indispensable thing for athletes, people living in a humid climate, for families with small children. A device for antifungal treatment of timson shoes is available for sale in online stores, it can be ordered on the official Timson website, however, these methods are inconvenient because you have to pay for postage. In some cities (in Moscow and St. Petersburg), devices are inexpensively sold through pharmacies.
When choosing, pay attention to detailed description products. Too low a price can indicate a fake, which is fraught with a quick breakdown and low electrical safety. It is better to look for discounts, promotions or sales offered. Certified devices are equipped with inserts with detailed instruction and warranty card.
Video
Despite the heat outside, the value of shoe dryers not only does not decrease, but perhaps even increases. Personally, I have to wear shoes even in summer. And in the heat, shoes get wet even faster than in autumn.
The other day, when I decided to dry my shoes, I discovered that one of the dryers was not working. We undertake brain repairs of our dryers.
So, we turn on our dryers in the network and see that one dryer does not want to glow, and does not want to warm up either.
We turn off the network. Open the cover by unscrewing the screws. We get the following picture:
The scheme, as we see, is completely uncomplicated. I must say right away that there should be four LEDs in the original, but somehow they already burned out. I was able to collect only three, and the fourth, simply, was replaced by a jumper.
Our dryer has one very vulnerable spot - the heating element. He sits under the radiator plate.
This is true! The wiring flew off and our whole circuit was broken. We solder it back. You have to solder carefully. It is better to fix it with something until the solder completely hardens. The fact is that the heating element is a ceramic plate on which something similar has been applied. appearance on graphite. Although it may be graphite. The contact points were covered with a very thin layer of foil, and it successfully came off along with the wire. Therefore, it is necessary to solder on the edge of the ceramics and the conductive part. Both there and there the connection will be fragile, but we can’t carry sacks of potatoes on it.
We believe. Everything glows! And it heats up!
We carefully turn the plate over (it was the most difficult moment for me - a couple of times the posting did fall off), and we collect everything in a heap. We check again.
In total, having lost 15 minutes of time, and practically not a penny of money (electricity and huge costs of solder and rosin are not taken into account 🙂), we have newly revived dryers, which I bought for almost $ 15.
We can run to dry our shoes.
