A shoe dryer or boot dryer is a machine used for drying shoes, and usually functions by blowing air on the inside of the shoes. The
airflow causes the shoes to dry faster. The air can be heated for even faster drying, and these are the most common types. Shoes dryers can be especially useful for people who often have wet shoes, such as families with small children or people who often hike outdoor in the nature. Many shoes dryers have a timer which shuts off the dryer after some time. There are also shoe dryers which instead use a
heated grate which the shoes are placed on top of, and which do not blow air.
History
Several patents have been awarded for shoe dryers, with some of the oldest dating back to 1963.
US3154392A - Boot dryer - Google Patents
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Safety
Shoe dryers with heating can be a fire hazard if left on for too long, and should therefore be used under supervision.[Test av skotørker - Tester og barneutstyr](_blank)
/ref> Many fan driven shoe dryers also emit bothersome noise during use.
See also
* Dehumidifier
A dehumidifier is an air conditioning device which reduces and maintains the level of humidity in the air. This is done usually for health or thermal comfort reasons, or to eliminate musty odor and to prevent the growth of mildew by extracting wa ...
* Drying cabinet
References
Home appliances
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