(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best usb fans

Shamelessly stealing /u/xpurplexamyx's formatting because it's very good.

Boots

• Forma Adventure - Super comfortable boots that I can wear all day. They get a bit sweaty though and on hot days I wish I had the short version as my calves get too warm.
  
• TCX X-Blend - Good for a more casual look, but still sweaty on warmer days due to the waterproof liner. I do prefer these on warmer days as my calves are at least free to breath, but I only use them on shorter trips.
  
  Gloves
  
  
• Oxford Convoy - Waterproof lightweight gloves. Good for warmer days that are wet but no armor to speak of. Bought as an impulse buy as I really needed some waterproof gloves before the weather had got cold and they were cheap in a local shop.
  
• Weise Street Fight - My summer gloves bit they're alright if it gets a bit cold. Not waterproof but I have never got wet hands with them on and I wear them even when it rains (like today). Having hand guards might help with that though.
  
• Richa Artic - Winter/cold gloves that are waterproof. They work well and are fairly warm, though my fingertips still get cold. On really wet days the outer gets quite soggy and they are hard to get back on. I would still buy them again though.
  
  Clothing
  
  
• Rev'It Poseidon jacket + trousers - Perfect. Has kept me 100% dry and warm throughout winter and has enough ventilation on warmer days. I did get a bit hot on the Sunday just gone when at a standstill but once moving it was much better. I only ever wear a t-shirt under the jacket and my liners have been out for a couple of months now. Perfect for pretty much any weather in this country.
  
• Rev'it Axis over trousers - Absolutely brilliant for wet commutes. They zip all the way down the side of the leg and you can get them on/off even when wearing the big Forma boots. They have never let any water in which I find amazing considering the zip runs the length of the leg.
  
• Richa Bonneville jacket - A more casual jacket that I haven't used too much as I've found the Poseidon isn't actually too bad in looks. Nice and warm in winter and not too hot on warmer days, though I've not tried it on hot days. Kept me dry in light rain but not tested it more than that.
  
• RST Wax Aramid Fibre Jeans - Casual trousers that I wear to work on dry days and on shorter journeys. They are pretty warm for a pair of jeans but I do worry about the level of protection compared to higher end jeans. The side pockets are too small and I can't even fit my wallet in them!
  
  Base layers
  
  
• T-shirt for the top, or a shirt for commuting days. Nothing under the trousers unless it's a wet commute then I wear a normal pair of jeans under the Axis trousers.
  
  Ear protection
  
  
• Pinlock Earplugs - They fit great off the bike (the medium ones feel loose, the large perfect). As soon as I put my helmet on the large are SUPER uncomfortable and gave me ear ache. The mediums I only tried once, the left was great, the right felt too loose like it had fallen out. I feel like I am using them wrong given /u/xpurplexamyx's review.
  
  Helmet
  
  
• Caberg Vox - First helmet bought because it had a sun visor, was cheap, and had 5 star SHARP rating. I don't think it is sold anymore but it did the job. Airflow was pretty poor and I bought a size too big with my noobness. Worked for a first helmet though.
  
• Caberg Duke - My second helmet. It's OK for what it is, again it's a cheap (for a flip front) helmet with 5 star SHARP rating. A bit noisy and it got pretty loose after a while but the size down didn't fit me. Good if you need a cheap flip front and I am happy to use it as a second helmet.
  
• Shoei GT Air - Brilliant helmet full of features. It deserves the word air in the title, the breeze across the top of your head is so strong it actually styles your hair into 3/4 mini mohawks! Also it looks fucking badass in yellow with a dark smoke visor.
  
  Other stuff
  
  
• Lomo Dry Bag Daysack 30L - Cheaper than motorcycle specific backpacks and does what it's supposed to. Nothing fancy, just one big area to chuck stuff into and a zip pocket on the front. Has stayed dry through anything I have ridden in so far.
  
• Buff that I had laying around from when I used to cycle to uni in winter.
  
  Security
  
  
• Oxford Boss disk lock - Not had any of the problems that /u/xpurpleamyx mentioned so I guess that could mean it's a bit of a lucky dip when buying these. No idea what to say other than it has worked for me so far.
  
• Almax Immobiliser Series IV Uber + Squire SS65CS Lock - A beast of a chain and lock. I use this to lock the bike to the Torc ground anchor when at home. I sleep well at night knowing my pride and joy is protected by this. Well worth the cost.
  
• Oxford Hardcore XL Chain - Used for the second bike. The padlock can be hard to get the key into sometimes but otherwise works well. I am worried about how much security it actually gives me but the second bike is better protected in terms of location so it doesn't need an Almax.
  
• Oxford HD Chain - My out and about chain as I found the Hardcore XL too heavy to put in a backpack. Still weighs a bit too much but it is bearable. Pretty sure this won't stop anyone but I try and park next to someone with worse security and a more desirable bike anyway. Nothing more than a deterrent. I don't use the supplied padlock as I am pretty sure I could sneeze and it would open. Instead I lock it with the Boss disc lock.
  
• Torc Ground Anchor - A beast of a ground anchor that can be fitted to a wall. It does it's job and any attacker would have a hell of a job getting through it. Nothing fancy, just a big beefy anchor.
  
• Oxford Brute Force Ground Anchor - For the second bike, I am genuinely worried at how quick an attacked could get through this. Luckily to get to the bike any potential thief would have to make quite a bit of noise so it's just a deterrent.
  
  Want list
  
  
• New gloves. The Weise gloves get uncomfortable after a few hours and give me blisters.
  
• New boots. Some that don't make my feet sweat so much on warm days.
  
• Too much to list.

Congrats on the new job! I'm starting a new job next week, although not as glamorous, as a lifeguard so that should be interesting :)

Will your whole family be moving in with you at the hotel? Or is it just you staying there while you work? Just curious!

I decided to pick a couple of things that add up to 30, if that's not ok I can change it. I stalked a little and saw that you were trying to get healthier, so I think this is really important to have, because getting enough water is a really important part of being healthy. I have recently started leading healthier lifestyle and I carry my tumbler around everywhere I go so I always have water to drink and I'm not tempted to drink soda etc. Secondly, if your work allows it, i think this fan is a really good idea to have, because I know lobbies can get really warm and standing most of the day can make you sweat. No one enjoys being more uncomfortable than they have to be at work.

If the two items isn't ok i think this lumbar support cushion would be your best bet, I'm not sure if your work would allow it but it has some amazing reviews and could hopefully lessen a bit of the back pain you're feeling

This zumba cd would be my choice for myself :) or this juicing book

Thanks for the contest! and good luck at work :)

yoooo i know its two days later but if you havent ordered yet go for these


https://www.amazon.com/OPOLAR-Operated-Rechargeable-Portable-Personal/dp/B07FJVLDH2/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=opolar+battery+fan+micro+usb&qid=1558205565&s=electronics&sr=1-3-catcorr



plenty powerful, small enough to hold comfortably or throw on a lanyard and bring in the fest. Recharge via micro usb, will run while charging so you can bring a battery pack, AND the battery is a removable ecig battery so you can bring multiples or swap it out with your ecig battery if one dies and you need it more than the other!



seriously i cannot reccommend this fan enough, i camp regularly outside of going to festivals and after three years just one of these fans has been enough to keep me and my gf cool.


also my gf loves taking it in the festival and blasting random unsuspecting overheated folks with a gust of life giving wind. The smiles it brings are one of my favorite parts of the forest.


see you in the forest!

hi, just happened upon this post while searching for other stuff in this subreddit.

If you're interested in cheap quiet USB fans I did a comparison between these in order from loudest to quietest:


bendable stem 2 blade fan -- $6.50 for a 5 pack (unbearably buzzy and really annoying to mount)

IMBAPrice plastic fan -- $7

Generic brand metal USB fan -- $7 (surprisingly quieter than the plastic one)

Summer Fruits plastic Fun Fun Fan -- $11.50 (most quiet by far)


These will all sit nicely in a hole 12cm diameter except for the hard-to-mount bendable stem fan (you can unscrew the stand for the IMBA and metal fan). I can't say exactly what makes a fan quiet, but if it's the number of blades (which it might be based on my study) then the arctic breeze fan you linked might be OK, but it would also be hard to mount.


And you can get a cheapo USB adaptor on Amazon. Don't worry about the higher amperage on the adaptors -- the fan only draws as much as it needs (0.5A is what the Fun Fun Fan says).

Hey I'm not the OP, for more info please go to the original post to congratulate them. :)



Personally I DO live in a van, it's a 1992 Chevy G20 Gladiator. I have a memory foam mattress on top of a wooden platform, totes and cardboard boxes for storage (food, clothing, etc.) underneath. having the mattress off the floor gives space for storage, and also insulates the mattress from the heat or cold of the ground.

For privacy I have tinted windows, non-adhesive window film, collapsible foil sunshade for the front window, and black bug screen mesh like this for the side windows.

For water I use sturdy Arizona tea jugs. I have a basic Coleman camping toilet for nighttime and emergency uses - some people simply use pee bottles or five gallon buckets.

If it's cold at night I have a [12V electric blanket](https://www.walmart.com/ip/TREKSAFE-12-Volt-Heated-Travel-Blanket-White/54609929] and/or a 12V "car seat" warmer that I put under the mattress. I also have a propane Little Buddy heater which I have not yet used.

My main luxury item is an Alpicool C15 refrigerator powered by two 35AH "house batteries" (in parallel) which are charged using a Battery Doctor isolator. The Battery Doctor is run by my alternator when I drive-it only starts charging the house batteries after my van battery is full. The fridge uses 5.8AH per day. I used a cooler for a year, but the drawbacks are constantly buying or procuring ice (like from soda fountains), and food spoilage from it getting waterlogged, plus having to drain it frequently.

For hot meals, I use a 12 volt "lunchbox cooker" (works similar to a crock pot) which is powered in my cigarette lighter while I drive (or I can run it with the house batteries through a 12v splitter - the Alpicool is plugged into the other side. I also have a propane camping stove which I have never used.

I have a USB mini fan to run at night, or I can run my small regular fan through the 300W power inventor where I can also charge my laptop and/or phone (I usually charge the phone in the cigarette lighter).

I don't make any money if you buy from any of these links, but I only used them for illustrative purposes - I encourage you to shop around on Craigslist, eBay, Amazon, Walmart, check yard sales, etc. find the best priced similar item that works best for you. You don't have to get everything all at once - I didn't. But if you can get a basic minivan or van (seats removed), a mattress (or sleeping bag even) on a frame, and some jugs of water, it's a start.

Yeah, mounting the monitor is no issue for me but the ventilation is definitely something I didn't really think about. I might mount that power brick to the back of the desk and drill some holes like you said. thanks!

Edit: Been thinking about it and I don't use the peripherals in the drawer often (hard drives just for backup every so often and the DVD drive to copy a few DVDs here and there. I think if I mount something like this fan on the underside of the drawer it may solve my issue. What do you think? https://www.amazon.com/Yoosion-Cooling-Router-Computer-Watertank/dp/B01KTG4208/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496058326&sr=1-5&keywords=small+usb+fan

A fan could help, but what you are getting is the VR sweats. It's a form VR motion sickness. You could feel absolutely no nausea, and still sweat profusely. The are a few unfortunate souls (like yourself) who suffer from this, where this is a way their body reacts to vr, like it doesn't know what to do with what it sees so it just starts to sweat like crazy. A fan like this could help you a ton https://www.amazon.com/Hand-Free-Personal-Fan-Rechargeable/dp/B07PLFHQJ5 . As well as just a normal standing fan blowing on the rest of your body. You can also try a sweat headband. Ginger may also help, but that is usually used for feeling nauseous from VR motion sickness. Good luck. Sorry you were unlucky to have this happen to you, but besides these few suggestions, there isn't much you can do that I know of.

This fan is LEGENDARY. I can’t believe how much air such a small fan running on such low energy can move it’s absolutely mind blowing.

https://www.amazon.com/OPOLAR-Updated-Adjustable-Portable-Personal/dp/B07K2YDF34

Foldable Anker 20+ watt solar panels in your dashboard/ back window.

With around 4-5 of them I’m able to run unlimited fans (up to 5) at a time, unlimited lights, and using my tablet 14 hours a day.

You put two or three in the back and the same for upfront you can even put them on your roof if you live in an Rv / van.

Even when it’s cloudy outside you can get plenty of energy when the sun is out you get up to 2.1A out of the solar panels just as much as you get out of a wall.

It really is mind blowing how convenient and storable these panels are each panel is the size of a small tablet folded.

5 panels + 5-7 20,000 mah packs, have the usb cables running from the panels to your packs, switch out dead packs for fresh ones as needed.

The more battery packs you have the better I’d say up to 10 is great, the Anker ones with double inputs are great, although I stick to a pure usb c set up. (Double input 26800 mah ones are using micro usb still)

To address everyone's comments and PMs, here is a rundown of what's on/around my desk:

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Desk: idk, but it's 4x6 feet (120x180 cm)

Left-side lamp: I forget, but I got it at Target

Right-side lamp: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-62-75-in-Black-Shelf-Floor-Lamp-with-Ivory-Fabric-Lamp-Shade-AF33904/204930030?MERCH=REC-_-NavPLPHorizontal1_rr-_-NA-_-204930030-_-N

Lava Lamp: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lava-Lite-14-5-in-Blue-and-Green-Classic-Lava-Lamp-2124/203077243?MERCH=REC-_-NavPLPHorizontal1_rr-_-NA-_-203077243-_-N

Pen holder: You can't get it, it's a graduation gift from my former scoutmaster

Webcam: Logitech C615

Monitor: Dell S2417DG

Wireless Charging stand: Samsung 2018 model

Mousepad: Glorious PC Gaming Race Extended Mouse Pad

Keyboard: Logitech G513 Carbon

Mouse: Logitech G403

Fan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072DSHKCH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Plant: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0787W6BPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Headset: Sennheiser GSP350

You're going to need a chain brush, chain cleaner and chain lube regardless. So buy them now, try clean it up and if it has no rust on, you should be good.

Chain brush


Chain cleaner (this really helps!)


I've had slight rust on a chain before on one spot, this cleaned it right up. To be completely honest, that chain looks done though. Get a new one to be on the safe side.

For routers poke around here, pick any in the top 3 or 4 of the rankings. TP-Link C7 or C8 seem to be the best value and are good as well.

If you pick one of the Asus router's most have a custom firmware from AsusWRT-Merlin. I have an Asus, they a little hot, so I also bought a USB laptop cooler.

I bought a small usb pluggable fan and put it on my desk aimed not too far from my hand. Works wonders. My hands are made of butter so I tried lots of things.

Here's the one I got, and its very study and surprisingly long lasting. There are many like these and cheaper as well https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DZYUSEA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The display drop outs is heat, we have bought these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coolerguys-Dual-50x50x20mm-USB-Fan/dp/B005QRMAJG which we use to cool the top and underside of the dock, basically dock stood on its side fans blowing at it. that means we easily get a day stable, which is great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K2YDF34/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just hooked it up today and it's super quiet. Hooks up via USB and I have it on the 2nd setting. Cool enough to wear a hoodie right now to be honest

I just grabbed this bad boy and it works really well. Keeps the headset from looking less like a science project too. I was surprised how powerful the fans are at top speed.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07TTCLFFD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use something like this to keep airflow on the front. Works great :-)

A small desk fan that actually gives cool air, not noisy and looks good. (Personal reco - https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Breeze-Flexible-Adjustable-Portable/dp/B00KPUKHYY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=arctic+desk+fan&qid=1554218894&s=gateway&sr=8-2)

Yessss create the fan panel!! You could make them compatible with 40 mm fans, but I actually just ordered a pair of these that I'll be testing out Friday. Seems like the reviews and price are on point. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QRMAJG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use one of these, it works amazing to get rid of the hot air in spaces like that

Someone else reccomend these on Amazon, thinking one in and another going out will do a lot of good.

innobay Personal Fan USB/Rechargeable Battery Operated with LED Light, Quiet (4-inch, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OUFMPPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JYwJDbCPWH5J5

I'm a bit sweaty and I've just bought a neck fan, it really really helps!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S737P48/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_.dMADbN2B0EPR

Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KPUKHYY/

It's got a dial to adjust the speed and power it off, it really helps when playing Civ5.

I purchased one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OUFMPPY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

almost 3 years ago and it's still going strong. Puts out a good amount of air even at the lowest setting. Have taken it on a number of summer backpacking trips, plus three years of week long boy scout summer camp.

get this and use often, best chain lube ive ever used
http://www.amazon.co.uk/WURTH-HIGH-PERFORMANCE-CHAIN-500mls/dp/B001MQ035I

R.H on my city: 80%


My fans: https://www.amazon.com/Booster-Exhaust-Circulation-Ducting-Bathroom/dp/B07J9MSPX4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1540997796&sr=8-9&keywords=grow+exhaust+110v (2 of these, didn`t arrive yet)

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actuaslly using 3 of these: ( https://www.amazon.com/USB-Desk-Fan-Portable-Personal/dp/B07C5GLCXC/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540997794&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=usb+fan&psc=1 )

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Thanks for the answer!

Nice I Have almost the same setup. I attached a usb Fan to the back of mine to cool off some of the heat coming off of the Pro.

Could you plug in a small desk fan at your work station? The extra airflow might help you out. This guy is what I'm talking about:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZYUSEA/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_515wzbDQMKDBS

I got a Cooling pad for my Lenovo (16gb ram 4gb gpu(Radeon m275x or whatever) core i7 5500 1920x1080) and it really is nice. I use it when I'm playing fallout and other intensive games and it keeps my computer noticeably cooler than it usuall you is with out it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JWJIEV2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4TBExbM097BAM

It is usb powered and has legs to angle it for more airflow

I found this on Amazon. One of the reviews even mentions using it for Pokemon Go. Relatively cheap, too. I know it's not a shield, but it might help.

https://www.amazon.com/VIVISKY-Portable-Cooling-Holder-Suitable/dp/B071DY7QN5/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1526487858&sr=8-4&keywords=phone+cooler

Your welcome. You could also try a different chain lube, I'm currently using Wurth Dry Lube, and 15K miles in and I'm impressed.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/WURTH-HIGH-PERFORMANCE-CHAIN-500mls/dp/B001MQ035I

Does have some disadvantages, because it is dry chain can be prone to surface corrosion. And it does need to be used more frequently, and may not be suitable for constant heavy rain. But there is significantly less build up of gunk, and less fling.

There you go https://www.amazon.com/VIVISKY-Cooling-Protable-Radiator-Suitable/dp/B071DY7QN5/ref=pd_sbs_107_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=G3M54CP6DXK7W4SSHCKJ, it's a litle bulk, but think is like apple battery case.

If you havent already purchased, Ill throw my cap in and recommend "lomo" waterproof bags.

Oh, you could also go for a brush like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/RBM-Motorcycle-chain-cleaning-brush/dp/B00LJYAESY

pretty cheap and will basically get all the areas you could want.

I'm going to purchase a dock over the summer and try to mod it and line up a 80MM fan about an inch from the air inputs so I have a nice flow of air going into the bottom of the system. I think on the dock ican also currently put in one of these https://www.amazon.com/Yoosion-Cooling-Router-Computer-Watertank/dp/B01KTG4208/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491104017&sr=8-1&keywords=40mm+fan+usb into the one side where there is vent access and you wont effect the wires.

What about this fan? It’s almost an exact 4 inches by dimension. I bet this would work well.
https://www.amazon.com/Fancii-Personal-Portable-Whisper-Technology/dp/B072DSHKCH/

I get the computer fans that already have a USB attachment, then I just plug them into a cell phone charging block.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Yoosion-Cooling-Router-Computer-Watertank/dp/B01KTG4208/ref=pd_sim_147_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01KTG4208&pd_rd_r=JNFYQT4GHDM5SHBCFTZT&pd_rd_w=ANEgx&pd_rd_wg=JxyG3&psc=1&refRID=JNFYQT4GHDM5SHBCFTZT

You can get USB extension cords if the cord isn't long enough.

The processor would throttle itself, then shutdown if it gets too hot. Though if your worried invest in a laptop cooler. They aren't magical, but it should drop it down to around 70 which is safe

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JWJIEV2/ref=s9_simh_hm_b2Rr10l_d0_g147_i1

Been using this. No fog https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TTCLFFD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wog3Db33QTJ75

probabilmente Chromecast, il cavetto mini-usb/USB(femmina), e Questo ventilatore da usare per far cambiare l'aria nel cesso durante...

Boom.
https://smile.amazon.com/Yoosion-Cooling-Router-Computer-Watertank/dp/B01KTG4208/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492377631&sr=8-1&keywords=5v+0.14a+usb

Just rock this sexy-as-hell portable neck fan.

I ride. 33 yrs and counting. Ever since I got my pant leg caught in my bicycle chain, tossing me off my bmx, I knew how nasty that can end.
Three solutions:
1.) I ride a Harley, so no chains anymore.
2.) This nifty little gadget or something similar
3.) DON'T START THE BIKE! The chain can be moved by rotating the rear tire manually.

> it’s often difficult or impossible to remove a hot can from a rifle without a pair of channel locks even though it’s allegedly a QD system

I rarely have trouble taking off my specwar, it's usually no harder than a new pickle jar. The problem comes in when you install a hot can onto a cold rifle. That can will seize on there REALLY fucking good.

I ended up unthreading my muzzle device, which had a copious amount of rocksett on it, and soaking the barrel end of the suppressor along with the brake in a cup of PB blaster for a few days. I then mounted the muzzle device in a vise and used a giant strap wrench to take it off. I ended up dragging my work bench while doing this. Holy fuck that was a nightmare.

I ended up buying a small portable fan that I rest on or underneath the suppressor when the line is cold.

Kimchi. No need to reheat, and if you have enough of it it'll waft to at least a 10 ft diameter. Maybe couple this with one of those USB desk fans.

• A small fan for the room. I'm not sure if mine is 4" or 6" but it looks like this: https://www.amazon.com/OPOLAR-Desktop-Powered-Personal-Cooling/dp/B01DZYUSEA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493610805&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=small%2Bfan&th=1 After suiting your head can get quite wet.. set this inside the head on the table and it'll dry it out a lot faster. This is assuming you are bringing it to cons.
  
• Much more expensive... so give suiting a try a few times, but I dont suit w/o my ezcooldown anymore https://www.ezcooldown.com/
  
• Get a travel size spray bottle. Fill it with with watered down vodka or Isopropyl alcohol. Spray it on the inside the suit and head after it's done for the night. Goal is to very lightly spritz it, not drench it. It kills the bacteria that can make it smell bad between washings. Usually at a con vodka is easy to come by, which is why I mention that one.