How to properly care for work boots and professional footwear? Tips for drying, disinfection, and longer durability
Drying work boots and protective footwear properly is essential for maintaining their quality, safety features, and ensuring the comfort of the wearer. When work and safety boots are not dried fast and immediately, they can develop unpleasant odors and harbor bacteria. Staying wet for too long can also affect the material of the shoe, as moisture weakens it, reducing its lifespan significantly. Machine washing shoes and boots too frequently to remove odors also affects their lifespan due to friction during washing cycles and the chemicals and detergents used. Washing is not the proper solution for the daily need for dry, disinfected, and odor-free work shoes.
The Benefits of Drying and Disinfection Systems
Using drying cabinets and panels for work boots offers numerous advantages and is a proper solution for the challenges highlighted. These systems effectively and efficiently eliminate moisture by blowing heated air into every last cranny. In combination with the innovative Sterex Plasma technology, they also effectively disinfect and eliminate odors. By getting boots dry quickly, our dryers improve hygiene, overall comfort, and reduce the risk of infections. Investing in a drying and disinfection system can enhance the overall experience of wearing work boots and other work footwear, ensuring they remain in good condition for longer periods.
Overview of the WINTERSEIGER Dry & Protect Boot and Shoe Dryer
The Tantum, Primus, and Econ drying panels and cabinets are designed to provide efficient and effective drying solutions for work boots, safety shoes, wellingtons, rubber boots, or any other kind of work footwear. Each system has its own unique features that cater to different needs and preferences.
Tantum: The Tantum drying panel utilizes powerful heating and a fan to ensure thorough and quick drying of work shoes. From as low as 15 °C, its open panel and flexible design guarantee maximum power in minimum space. It can be mounted to walls or placed free-standing in rooms. The available nozzles are directly visible and allow quick handling of the equipment to be dried.
Primus: The Primus closed drying system combines integrated high-performance fans with smart heating, ensuring rapid yet gentle drying of work shoes. From as little as 10°C, work footwear can be dried using two complementary drying technologies: air drying and warm air drying. Whereas the fan is continuously running during the drying cycle, the warm air heating is only switched on a need-basis or as preferred by the user. Thus, shoes can also be heated just in time before each work shift, adding an additional level of comfort.
Econ: The Econ system provides an economical solution for drying work shoes without compromising on performance. It is perfect for those looking for an effective, yet eco-conscious drying system. By using a condensation dryer, work shoes are quickly and energy-efficiently dried in ambient temperatures as low as 7°C. The Econ dryers collect the extracted water in a tank or discharge it into the sewer. This makes it ideal for rooms without a ventilation system.
Common Features for Optimal Shoe Drying and Disinfection
Despite their differences, the Tantum, Primus, and Econ dryer product lines share several common features that enhance the footwear drying process.
Various sizes of boot nozzles: All three systems offer the option to use different sizes of nozzles for shoes, ensuring a secure fit for various types of work boots and work footwear. Wellingtons, clogs, safety shoes, heavy-duty boots, and any other type of work shoes can be placed on the boot nozzles, allowing efficient drying of boots of all sizes. Different nozzle lengths and spacers for boots with long shafts, such as wellington boots, ensure that the shoes fit perfectly. The special nozzle heads direct the air flowing through the shoe in all directions. This ensures reliable drying right up to the toe area.
User-Friendly operation: The control unit with color display, xControl, makes operation of the systems intuitive and easy. Set predefined drying schedules or start an ad-hoc drying cycle. xControl makes the drying process straightforward and hassle-free.
Disinfection without toxins or chemicals: Optionally, the boot drying systems, even the open panel, can be equipped with the innovative Sterex plasma technology. High-voltage electrodes charge the surrounding air and create non-thermal plasma - an effective way to reduce germs without the need for chemical additives. Plasma technology eliminates the need for ozone and its negative side effects.
Practical tips for properly drying work shoes
To get the most out of your drying and disinfection system, follow these practical steps:
Clean shoes before drying: Remove any dirt or debris from your boots and shoes before placing them in the drying system. This will ensure that the drying process is more effective. Insoles can be left in the shoes as they will also be conveniently dried and disinfected during each cycle.
Use the appropriate settings: Activate Sterex for all drying processes to regularly disinfect the textile fabrics and remove odors. This prevents the formation of long-lasting odors without any additional effort. Use the weekly schedule function for an automatic drying start and maximum user convenience.
Regular maintenance: Perform regular maintenance on your drying system to keep it in good working condition. This includes cleaning the nozzles and checking for any signs of wear and tear. Vacuuming the dryer’s pressure chamber from time to time and wiping down the surfaces ensures proper airflow throughout the system and prevents unnecessary overheating.
Properly drying work shoes and boots is crucial for maintaining their quality and ensuring the comfort and safety of the wearer. The Tantum, Primus, and Econ systems offer effective solutions for drying and disinfecting work boots, each with its own unique features. By investing in one of these systems, you can improve the hygiene, comfort, and lifespan of your footwear, saving valuable resources and time.
