Almost every house all around the world has a clock in their homes. Even though there are most devices these days have clocks, there is something about these old fashioned items. These devices were once considered as the most important thing for every person. As this tells the time, this schedules almost everything a person does during the day.

It transitioned from the walls to our wrists, and now it is right in our pockets along with other applications. However, it is really a fine addition to any household because it adds a touch of je ne sais quois to the place it is situated. Based on this article, there are even superstitions involved.

However, one of the most annoying things about time telling devices are their ticking sound. For older clocks, this sound is a part of it identity. You cannot really silence an older clock because that is what it is supposed to do. There are also studies that show this ticking sound actually induces anxiety to some people. It creates a sort of impending doom for them and some act irrationally when they hear this sound. On the other hand, there are some studies that actually promote this sound for productivity. This is the basis of the “pomodoro” technique, and has been used for decades.

Turning The Table On Those Tick Tocks

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For those who are annoyed or terrified of this sound, it is an understandable response. After all, nothing is more petrifying than a repeating ticking sound, Some even compare this to a bomb waiting to explode. You can always try to let yourself be accustomed to this sound but it can be really grating on your nerves. If you are looking for solutions then we might have some answers for you.

Finding a wall clock that doesn’t make noise can be a pain. There are a lot of ways that you can achieve this, but it needs to be a modern clock. The grandfather ones of yore were not meant for these techniques. Here are some of the ways you can silence the ticking sound of your wall clock. Be warned though, as one of these techniques may require a bit of skill.

Counter The Noise With These Tips

Put a piece of cloth on the source of sound.

This is the one that you might need to do some research. As there are many kinds of these devices, you need to see whether you can even open the back of it. Most of the modern ones don’t even allow you to open the back part. For those that do allow you, place a piece of cloth that will cover the sound-making system. This should be a thicker type of cloth so that it will subdue the sound effectively. However, your contraption needs to be opened so make sure you have all the tools you need. On the other hand, you can try removing the source of sound, but this requires a more advanced knowledge and skills on tinkering clocks.

Place the clock in a container with a tight fitting lid.

Another way that you can silence the ticking is putting it in a place away from where you are mostly working or staying. This can really help you to concentrate while you are in your room. On the other hand, you can also put it in a jar if it can fit. This would work on smaller devices that can fit in those jars. You can put the lid and enjoy the silence. If the clock is a little big, then you can also look for a box. However, this solution is only temporary as this defeats the purpose of buying a clock in the first place. Learn more about how a clock works here: http://www.historyofwatch.com/clock-facts/how-clocks-works/.

 

Find another clock.

 

If push comes to shove, you can just discard your time telling item and look for another one. However, you need to be ready and spend some more money because the quieter ones tend to be a bit pricier. The main reason why cheaper clocks are louder is because they are made of subpar materials. Once they are turned on, they vibrate which causes the sound. Most digital clocks are silent but if you still want the analog ones, then there are newer models available for you. These can even be found online but make sure to research further.

 

 

 

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