There are many benefits of foot soaking in winter. Foot soaking is also a common health preservation method. Many people will choose to buy foot baths to soak their feet for health preservation. How should they choose the various foot baths in the market? Let's look at the selection skills and taboos of foot bathtub.
As a hybrid electric appliance of water and electricity, the human body will directly contact with water when using, so safety must be considered. Lu Jianguo, deputy chief engineer of China Household Appliances Research Institute, said that at present, there are two ways to heat the foot bathtub: one is direct heating, which is heated in water through electrified electric heating tubes and electromagnetic tubes. There are problems such as aging or damage of anti leakage devices in use, which has certain potential safety hazards. The second is indirect heating, which uses electric energy to turn part of the water into steam, and then uses the heat of steam to heat the water in the basin, so as to avoid direct contact between live equipment and the water in the basin. In contrast, indirect heating is safer.
Choose foot bathtub, convenience also have to consider. When pouring water into the single foot bathtub, it must be lifted together with the host, which is heavy, especially inconvenient for the elderly. The split foot bathtub can take out the upper tub, and can be cleaned and disinfected separately, which is relatively more convenient; This design can also be equipped with multiple upper basins, which can be replaced. It is more suitable for families with large population.
The foot bath is very enjoyable, but remember to clean it after enjoying it. Then the problem comes, how to clean it? Let's first understand the common structure of the lower foot bathtub.
According to the structure, the foot bathtub can be divided into integrated type and split type. The integrated type refers to that the water holding equipment of the foot bathtub is connected with the main engine. As the name suggests, the split foot bathtub can be easily taken out from the body, just like an electric rice cooker. In this way, the basin can be taken out separately when holding water and draining water.
At present, the foot baths on the market basically have the functions of disinfection, massage, ozone, magnetic therapy and so on. Lu Jianguo believes that these are not the consideration indicators when buying. Because the foot bath is essentially a foot bath that can be heated, as long as it can maintain an appropriate temperature for a certain period of time. Moreover, at present, the state has no clear standard for foot baths. Most of its additional functions such as physiotherapy are business publicity, and the effect is not accurate, so there is no need to spend more money.
When many people buy foot baths, they have an idea that the deeper the water, the better. It's best not to reach the lower leg. Manufacturers to cater to this psychology, the design of foot baths are deep barrels, of course, the price is also more expensive than low barrels. However, no scientific research has confirmed that the deeper the feet, the better. When soaking your feet, the water is just over your ankle. You don't have to deliberately pursue depth.
There are a wide range of foot baths on the market. It is suggested to choose big brand products with good reputation and perfect service.
There are also some safety precautions when using:
1. When starting up, make sure there is water in the foot bath tub. Dry burning is strictly prohibited.
2. Note that the water temperature is moderate, about 40 ℃.
3. Do not stand in the process of foot bath to avoid stepping on crack and danger.
4. It is forbidden to wipe and clean the can body with alcohol and other chemicals.
5. Do not drag the power cord to move the foot bathtub, so as to avoid damage and leakage of the power cord and accidents.
6. Clean and disinfect regularly. If family members have tinea pedis, it's best to do one basin for one person and don't mix them.