Socks

What Does Rock My Socks Off?

which is very idiomatic meaning something is very powerful, emotional, has a great effect on someone. Imagine something so forceful that your socks are shaken from your feet. In your phrase they’ve just changed “knock” to “rock”. It’s older, but still commonly used and understood. What does it mean when someone knocks your socks off? […]

What Is A Rock In A Sock Called?

It’s a sap. That’s how police will describe it. It’s been called a beaner as well, never heard sock-rock. What does rock in a sock mean? Tuberous Breast Deformity. (redirected from Rock In The Sock Deformity) A developmental disorder of breast shape and growth in which the breast assumes a constricted shape. What do you […]

What Does A Sock On A Door Mean?

As might find out, some people in college engage in the “no pants dance”. During this, they place a sock on the door handle as courtesy to inform roommates that: “Hey, might not want to come in if you don’t want to be scarred for the rest of your life.” What does it mean if […]

How Do You Rock Socks?

It means the socks are so dirty and soaked with sweat that they would literally stiffen up and make a “crunch” sound if you tried to wring them out — like bread crust. Is it knock or rock your socks off? If something knocks your socks off, you find it extremely exciting or good: I’m […]

Can Bacteria Grow On Cotton?

On cotton, many bacterial species are able to survive at room temperature for long periods of time, such as Enterococcus spp. (up to 90 d), P. aeruginosa (up to 8 w), S. aureus (up to 8 w), K. Does cotton carry bacteria? These textiles are not sterile and can harbor high bacterial counts as sweat […]

Are Shoes Full Of Bacteria?

According to a recent study done by Dr. Charles Gerba, microbiologist, and professor at the University of Arizona, there is an average of over 421,000 units of bacteria on the outside of our shoes, also known as the soles of shoes. In addition to this, there are over 2,887 units of bacteria on the inside […]

Does Lotion On Feet Cause Fungus?

The area between your toes is an ideal environment to hold in moisture, and so when feet are kept moist and warm after lotion is applied, bacteria and fungus can begin to grow. This can lead to conditions such as athlete’s foot and fungal nail. Is it okay to put lotion on your feet? Skin […]

How Much Bacteria Is On Your Feet?

The overall microorganism number on foot surfaces of the studied persons totaled on average 5.0 × 105 CFU/cm2 (bacteria) and 4.7 × 101 CFU/cm2 (fungi) and varied with respect to age, gender and microorganism type. How much bacteria do feet have? The University of Arizona released the study of just how much bacteria we find […]

Why Are My Feet So Cracked?

Heat and humidity draw moisture from the skin, which can lead to dry, thick, or cracked areas on the feet. Soaps. Soaps and body washes that contain harsh chemicals or irritants can strip moisture from the skin. Failing to wash excess soap off the feet can also cause these problems. How do I stop my […]

Why Are My Heels Cracking All Of A Sudden?

The most common causes of dry, cracked heels includes the following: medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, eczema, hypothyroidism, Sjögren’s syndrome, juvenile plantar dermatosis, infections such as athlete’s foot, biomechanical factors such as flat feet, heel spurs, or standing for long periods of time, What deficiency causes heel cracks? Vitamin C, vitamin B-3, and vitamin […]