What to Consider When Choosing Your Shoe Dryer?
To fully enjoy outdoor activities through all seasons, it is important to have the right kit. It is also important that we can get all the kit cleaned and dried to be ready for the next activity. This includes footwear. Having dry shoes when heading out to nursery, rugby training, a quick jog, or walking the dog, makes us feel so much more ready to face the weather and enjoy the outside despite the rain and cold. A shoe dryer would be helpful!
A good shoe dryer will effectively dry your wet footwear whilst also reducing bacteria and bad smells. Some information about drying your shoes:
- Check the shoe dryer is certified on relation to fire safety. The same guidelines count here as for other heaters – safety in the home is essential.
- You can find many different shoe dryers on the market, but not all work equally well. Make sure you choose one that dries evenly and effectively.
- Clean off dirt from the shoes! If shoes have become dirty after a walk in wet weather, then it is best to brush the dirt off first before you put them to dry. This will lengthen the lifespan of the shoes.
- You can also dry shoes, clothes and towels on a drying shelf, but this will naturally not be as fast as a traditional shoe dryer.
- Take care when drying leather shoes and trainers. With too much heat, leather can become dry and crack, whilst the resilience of the soles of trainers can be damaged.
Not all shoe dryers are equal. When looking for a shoe dryer you want to ensure that it is effective and that you can trust it to be durable and safe for you and your family.
Is it CE marked? Has it got an independent approval? Does it suit the conditions you need?
We have two different solutions from Beha who is a well-respected manufacturer of heaters in Norway with over 100 years of experience.
SKO 300T Shoe Dryer
Dimensions: H:23cm x W:23cm x D:10cm
Power: 300W
Features:
- NEMKO approved
- CE marked
- White with grey air hoses
- 180mins timer with indicator light
- IPX1 rated
- Double insulation
- Thermal fuse to prevent over heating
- Quickly dries 2 pairs of shoes at a time
- Wall mounted design
- Minimum mounting distance from floor is 60cm and safety distance to the sides is 50cm
- 8m grey cable with an earthed plug
- 2 year warranty
TSH 80 Drying Shelf
Dimensions: H:6.5cm x W:90cm x D:27cm
Power: 80W
Features:
- NEMKO approved
- CE marked
- IP24 rated
- Gently dries shoes from the sole up
- Accommodates 3-4 pairs of shoes simultaneously
- Folds up when not in use
- Dries hats, gloves and small towels
- 5m white cable featuring a grounded plug
- Mount 30cm from floor with minimum 5cm clearance on either side
- Robust heating pipes crafted in steel, capped with durable plastic ends
- 2 year warranty
Final Thoughts
A good shoe dryer is the perfect solution after a fast-paced day at nursery or school, or after enjoying your outdoor activities. We like to think of the shoe dryer as a somewhat anonymous superhero in our everyday life. It creates comfort and supports wellbeing for your whole household. It is easy to buy your Beha SKO 300T Shoe Dryer or TSH 80 Drying Shelf, just click the buy now button above or email us on sales@scandinaviantrading.co.uk or call us on 01932 645050.
