Socks

Experts suggest that particular positions can help or hinder sleep when you have a cold. When you sleep on your back, it can make congestion even worse. Try sleeping on your side, and prop up your pillows so you’re sleeping at a slight angle to help prevent congestion from disrupting your sleep. Is it better […]

According to the folk remedy, if you come down with a cold or the flu, all you have to do is slice a red or white onion into rounds, place them on the bottoms of your feet, and put on a pair of socks. Leave the socks on overnight as you sleep. In the morning, […]

Wearing socks while you sleep can cause overheating. Especially if you wear socks that are made of unbreathable fabric, it might raise your body temperature even when you are not sleeping. Does wearing socks affect body temperature? Temperature regulation is an important part of falling asleep. Wearing socks in bed increases blood flow to feet […]

Getting your socks wet with warm or hot water before putting them in the dryer will help them react to the heat better and shrink more, faster! Set the dryer to the hottest setting for cotton or polyester socks. How do you shrink socks without a dryer? A long cycle in the washing machine with […]

Freon usually travels through closed copper coils in an AC unit, but these coils can crack and result in an AC coolant leak. A freon leak will produce a smell between sweet and chloroform. Freon leaks can be toxic. Is the smell of Freon harmful? Freon is a tasteless, mostly odorless gas. When it is […]

AC Unit Maintenance Cost by Type Type of Unit Maintenance Cost per Year Packaged Unit $90 – $200 Swamp Cooler $100 – $175 Geothermal $175 – $350 Mini Split $200 – $400 How often should a mini split be cleaned? once every four to six weeksGenerally, you should clean mini-split units once every four to […]

Generally, you should clean mini-split units once every four to six weeks for optimal results. However, you should consult your system’s owner’s manual for more specific details and instructions on how often the system requires cleaning. What maintenance does a mini split need? For homeowners, mini split cleaning includes: Clean the unit cabinet inside your […]

When your air conditioner begins to emit a foul smell, it’s a sure sign that it most likely needs a professional service and cleanse. Mould and bacteria can cause bad odours to build up within the system itself which can cause respiratory issues or flu-like symptoms. It’s not hygienic, or pleasant. How do I get […]

It’s often described as musty and earthy, and may even smell like rotting vegetables or plants. You might notice a musty smell, but not be able to see any mold growing. In this case, you should look for areas that might be exposed to water. How can you tell if you have toxic black mold? […]

A dirty sock smell coming from your mini split is a sign of a mold issue. Spores and mold are building up inside the system, likely in the air handler. The problem is so common, it’s widely known as “Dirty Sock Syndrome,” and people often say the scent is like socks that were in a […]

Biologically, it’s possible for someone to develop a lung infection by inhaling fungal spores that had built up heavily in someone’s socks, Schaffner told Live Science. Indeed, lung infections from inhaling fungal spores are well-documented. What is dirty sock syndrome? What Causes Dirty Sock Syndrome? “Dirty Sock Syndrome” refers to when a foul-smelling, mold- or […]

In fact, one type of bacteria, brevibacterium, lives in between the toes, thrives in a damp, salty environment, and produces the cheese-like smell of feet. That same bacteria is actually used in the cheese-creation process for Muenster, Entrammes, and Limburger cheeses. How do I get the cheese smell off my feet? Dr. Rowland recommends soaking […]

Your filters may be dirty or your drainage system clogged, causing too much moisture or standing water in your AC unit that eventually starts to smell like sweaty feet. Call your HVAC technician to diagnose and repair the problem. Burning. Why does my heat smell like dirty feet? Dirty Sock Syndrome most often occurs during […]

Smell does not usually contain bacteria, which carry disease and are much larger than the gaseous molecules that make up a smell. So the odor itself cannot make you sick. Can you get sick from sniffing socks? Biologically, it’s possible for someone to develop a lung infection by inhaling fungal spores that had built up […]

The fungus can survive on contaminated objects for long periods of time, sometimes up to 18 months. Who is at risk for ringworm? How long is ringworm contagious on bedding? The fungal spores can also stay alive on clothing, bedding, and elsewhere as long as their food supply (dead skin cells) is present, and they […]

Heat (above 110°F) is also effective at killing ringworm spores. This means that clothing does not necessarily need to be washed with bleach, as long as it can be dried on high heat. Does sunlight kill ringworm on skin? Does UV light kill ringworms? Ultraviolet (UV) light does, in fact, kill ringworms! However, while ringworms […]

According to the Seattle Children’s Hospital, ringworm stops being contagious after 48 hours of treatment. While undergoing treatment, a person can cover the lesion to help prevent it from coming into contact with other people or objects in the environment. Is ringworm contagious the whole time you have it? You don’t stop being contagious when […]

Avoid wearing tight fitting clothes so that your clothes do not rub your skin and irritate it. Try to wear polyester and cotton clothes as much as possible. You can also try using neem for treating fungal infections. Ringworm can be pretty itchy but keep your hands away from scratching. Can you wear clothes with […]

Steroid creams also can make ringworm worse because they weaken the skin’s defenses. In rare cases, steroid creams allow the fungus that causes ringworm to invade deeper into the skin and cause a more serious condition. Steroid creams can make ringworm infections spread to cover more of the body. How can I stop my ringworm […]

Let it breathe It may seem logical to keep ringworm covered with a bandage to prevent spreading the infection. However, bandaging the rash locks in moisture and slows the healing process. Instead, wear comfortable, breathable clothes to speed healing and avoid spreading the rash to other people. How long should you cover ringworm? People should […]