Online timer for 112 seconds
Running the countdown for a second time gives you 112 seconds to check the soles, seams and tread of your footwear again at the kauri protection station. While it runs, work the brush through grooves that still hold soil, then use the cleaning solution provided so nothing from the track remains lodged underneath.
During that second clean, keep the countdown visible if you need to check how much time remains. Closing the tab or browser may stop it or prevent the alert from sounding, so switching to another app briefly is safer than closing the page. If the page disappears, reopen it and restart while you finish the untreated sections.
Repeating the clean can put you beside walkers who are brushing their own boots or preparing to enter the track. Keep the phone close and set the alert low enough that it marks the finish without startling everyone at the station. If your hands are wet with cleaning solution, let the signal stop before handling the phone, then check the tread once more.
Common questions
What if muddy tread takes longer than this countdown to clean at a New Zealand kauri station?
Deep grooves and damp clay can need another interval, especially after a wet track. Restart the countdown and continue until all visible soil is gone before using the cleaning solution as directed at the station.
What if my footwear is clean before the second countdown finishes?
Use the remaining time to inspect seams, heel edges and the spaces around the tread. If they are clear and the station instructions have been followed, silence the alert before it sounds near other walkers.
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