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I've used both Mirazyme and Sink A Stink and have not have any smell from any of my gear.
Dive boots...absorbing the smell
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I dive a lot, so my gear doesn't get much of a chance to dry out completely. When I know it's going to be a week or more before my next dive, however, I soak everything in a tub of water with baby shampoo for a couple hours. Rinse, then hang to dry. Place booties upside down over a pvc pipe or something similar so the insides can dry out faster.
I like the idea of baking soda, though. I've never thought of that.
I like the idea of baking soda, though. I've never thought of that.
+1 for Mirazyme and Sink the Stink. They both work with Enzymes that "eat" any organic matter. Works very well for me. I usually fill the boots with the solution and let them sit for at least an hour, dump it all out and let them air dry, making sure the opening is clear. No problems with stink.
This stuff works. Its inexpensive, and effective:
Seriously... I'm not kidding.
Seriously... I'm not kidding.
....and it smells good!
If I have to pee in my wetsuit I immediately rinse the inside of my wetsuit and boots when I get out of the water. At home I soak my gear in a dilute mixture of Simple Green. I have never had a problem with smell.
Crush
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Hi,
I have experienced the same thing. Two things to consider:
1. Dry your boots as thoroughly as possible. Personally I try to leave them outside on a hot, sunny day in direct sunlight - sure it shortens their lifespan, but it makes my life more pleasant; and
2. Try a disinfectant. Personally I use Dettol, which is an antiseptic liquid disinfectant (also called parachlorometaxylenol, or PCMX). Dettol has a low toxicity and low metal corrosivity, it is also relatively cheap compared to other disinfectants. You should avoid corrosive disinfectants such as bleach. As an aside, Dettol is recommended to get rid of the smell that builds up in the "bag" part of the bagpipes - it does the job, and doesn't ruin the bag (which is made of sheep skin).
I have experienced the same thing. Two things to consider:
1. Dry your boots as thoroughly as possible. Personally I try to leave them outside on a hot, sunny day in direct sunlight - sure it shortens their lifespan, but it makes my life more pleasant; and
2. Try a disinfectant. Personally I use Dettol, which is an antiseptic liquid disinfectant (also called parachlorometaxylenol, or PCMX). Dettol has a low toxicity and low metal corrosivity, it is also relatively cheap compared to other disinfectants. You should avoid corrosive disinfectants such as bleach. As an aside, Dettol is recommended to get rid of the smell that builds up in the "bag" part of the bagpipes - it does the job, and doesn't ruin the bag (which is made of sheep skin).
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SkimFisher
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I use a little bit of laundry detergent in my wash tank. Does the trick.
pickens_46929
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Lots of info on this already discussed here...
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ne...-my-booties-stink.html?highlight=stinky+boots
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ne...-my-booties-stink.html?highlight=stinky+boots
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