How do I stop my wetsuit boots from smelling?

Surf. Smelly booties — A care……

1. Avoid taking off your wetsuit while standing on hard or rough surfaces (asphalt comes to mind…).
2. Rinse your wetsuit with fresh water and hang-dry it inside out.
3. Hand wash with mild non-detergent soap as needed.
4. Never use a washing machine, dryer, drycleaner or bleach.

How do you dry wetsuit boots?

1. Use a dry towel to wring out extra water. 2. Keep the wetsuit boots in a warm and dry area (a.k.a. no humidity or cold temps), and if you’ve got a fan, put the boots near the running fan.

How do I keep my dive boots from smelling?

To kill truly hideous aromas emanating from your booties, you might want to try a product called “Sink the Stink.” It’s sold in small packets at most scuba stores. I have used dilute vinegar followed by a thorough fresh water rinsing with success.

How do you get rid of the smell of neoprene?

Washing Neoprene Gear After every surf session and/or paddle, I rinse off sand and seaweed then put my neoprene in a bucket full of cold water, then mix in Dawn, which is a soap that is gentle on neoprene, has a mild odor and is good for the environment.

How do you deodorize muck boots?

Removing Odors Fill the bottom of two socks with baking soda and set them inside your boots. Let them remain in the work boots overnight. Remove the socks the next morning and give each boot a shake over your trash can to get out any baking soda that may have escaped from the socks.

Is vinegar bad for neoprene?

Vinegar works for all sorts of stuff. You shouldn’t need much more than a half hour; I go 20 minutes & it loosens the crud very well. Also good for de-stinking wetsuits. Rinse well.

How do you dry a wetsuit overnight?

Take a plastic hanger, slide the top or bottom of the suit through, and hang it doubled-up, inside-out in the shower or the garage. Or somewhere in the shade if you absolutely must hang it outside. 3) Turn the suit inside out each day until it’s dry.

How do you deodorize shoes?

A great natural deodorizer is baking soda. This can help to absorb bad smells and leave your shoes much fresher. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda inside your shoes and leave overnight. Be sure to dust out the baking soda before wearing your shoes again.

How do I dry the inside of my muck boots?

If water got sloshed inside the boot whilst cleaning, a simple trick is to fill your welly boots with crumpled newspaper which will help to dry them out. Once the boots are dry, nourish your wellies with wax polish or ArmorAll®.

How do you dry the inside of rubber boots?

A good dryer should be around two horsepower to ensure there is a perfect amount of hot air to dry the shoes properly. Simply place the pipe inside the boot and ensure it is pushed to the toe edge. Next, turn the dryer on. For a completely dry boot, leave for one to two hours.