Measures to eliminate unpleasant
odors & 5 prevention methods
Are
you worried about the smell of stockings? A unique smell that sticks to your
nose the moment you take off your pumps. When you think, "I might be a
nuisance to those around me...", you feel embarrassed and depressed.
Therefore, this time, we will fully explain how to prevent them, and recommended
deodorant care items.
[1] Why Stockings Smell
Some
of you may be thinking, "Maybe I'm the only one with stinky
stockings." But I'm sure there must be a lot of people who are worried
about it. That’s why stockings are easy to smell. To solve the unpleasant odor,
let's first know why stockings stink. The source of the unpleasant odor of
stockings is the transfer of odors from the feet. To take care of the
fundamentals, you first need to understand the cause of stinky feet.
In
the case of "thickened keratin", where the old keratin is not peeled
off and is thickly piled up, bacteria may grow on the excess keratin on the
surface of the skin, causing your feet to smell.
I'm
convinced that wearing stockings for a long time will make your feet smell. If
you want to know more about the causes of foot odor and how to get rid of it,
check out this article. This may be due to fatigue or illness
Ammonia
odor, also known as "fatigue odor", is mainly generated from the
inside of the body due to the deterioration of liver function due to stress. It
is characterized by a sharp odor that stimulates the nose.
If
you are worried that "even if you clean it, the smell will not improve at
all", we recommend that you consult a medical institution once.
Stockings and pumps smell the strongest!
Did
you know that stockings and pumps, which can be said to be a standard style for
commuting, are a combination that easily exacerbates odors?
Stockings
are mainly made of chemical fibers such as nylon and PU (polyurethane). Although
these materials have excellent breathability, they are characterized by poor
moisture absorption and poor absorption of sweat. If you wear pumps or leather
shoes with poor breathability for a long time without absorbing sweat, your
feet will get stuffy, like in a closed-room sauna.
In
addition, since the temperature rises to 35 to 40 degrees Celsius depending on
the body temperature, a hot and humid environment is created at the feet where
bacteria are most likely to grow.
Stockings with antibacterial treatment
At
first glance, sandals do not seem to retain odors, but when paired with
stockings, they tend to stink. This is because if you wear sandals with
low-absorbency stockings, sweat will stick to the sandals and make them stuffy.
If
you want to wear sandals for a long time, it is better to choose sandals made
of breathable mesh material or those with antibacterial treatment. The ability
to absorb odors is also a factor. The chemical fibers that makeup stockings
tend to absorb dirt and odors more easily than natural materials such as linen
and cotton.
Therefore,
if germs and odors get entangled in the fibers of the stockings, they may not
be removed by normal washing. Repeating the cycle of wearing stockings that
still have odors may make the odors worse.
[2] Practice from today!
Five
measures to prevent stocking odors. Since the stocking material itself is prone
to odors, it is important to "prevent" odors from the beginning.
Without further ado, Here are five ways to prevent stocking odors.
1. Review the pumps
For
those who often wear pumps for a long time, one option is to choose pumps with
deodorant and antibacterial processing on the inside. If bacteria and odors are
less likely to occur in the pumps, you can prevent stockings from becoming
smelly.
Changing
two pairs of pumps daily is even more effective as it prevents odors from
settling in. There are many deodorants and antibacterial pumps that are
inexpensive and easy to use, so please check them out.
2. Use insoles
By
using anti-odor and anti-bacterial insoles (insoles), you can easily make the
pumps you normally use less smelly. To use the insoles, just put the ones that
match your foot size on your usual shoes. Since the type of shoes that can be
used differs depending on the insole, please check whether it can be used with
pumps before purchasing. Many insoles specialize in odor care, such as those
that can deodorize with the power of charcoal.
If
you want to prevent odors caused by damp feet, choose insoles that are
sweat-absorbing and quick-drying. It absorbs sweat well and keeps the dry state
where bacteria are difficult to breed.
3. Change shoes during the day
To
prevent odor, you can also change your shoes, such as wearing pumps when
commuting and sandals or sneakers during work. Since you spend less time
wearing the same shoes, you can inevitably prevent the growth of bacteria and
the deterioration of odors. It's also great that you can change into
comfortable shoes and your feet won't get tired. For shoes that you can change
during the day, choose office sandals or other types of shoes that have
excellent breathability so that you don't get stuffy and are comfortable.
4. Wear odor-resistant stockings
There
are many different types of stockings. To prevent odors, let's pay attention to
the shape of the stockings as well as the stockings that have deodorant and
antibacterial effects.
5 Toe socks
Don't
clog your toes compared to non-wicking stockings. And since it is easy to move
around in the shoes, it does not get stuffy in the shoes and reduces odors. If
your feet become cramped inside your shoes, there is nowhere for the heat to
escape, and it becomes hot and stuffy. Choose stockings with a deodorant effect
Another
option is to choose stockings that have deodorant properties. Stockings with a
deodorant effect are those that are designed to suppress the growth of bacteria
by processing the thread or cloth. You can get them anywhere that sells
stockings, such as supermarkets and drugstores. It's a good idea to buy just
one pair and try it out.
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