wetsuit boots

   Headfry will tell you to wash them with anti-bac hand soap. It works very well for a while and keeps your toes interestingly frothy if you don't rinse them well enough - something to talk about in the changing rooms, I suppose  
I also use Oxy-Clean (dilute 1 spoonful in a bucket of warm water). That works very well, even on Contender443's rotting rats.   
Finally, every time we use our sailing gear, it gets rinsed (sometimes overnight) in water and disinfectant. We have a a big plastic dustbin in the garden to this sole use. That prevents the build-up of bacteria and makes our sailing kit much more pleasant to wear. 
PS. One more thing: dry them well! 
(But if you must put them on a radiator, do it in your own bedroom   )

Edited by Black no sugar

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Black no sugar Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 04 Location: Somewhere between Brighton and Lancing Online Status: Offline Posts: 3941	Post Options Post Reply Quote Black no sugar Report Post Quote Reply Topic: wetsuit boots Posted: 11 Apr 07 at 8:52pm
	Headfry will tell you to wash them with anti-bac hand soap. It works very well for a while and keeps your toes interestingly frothy if you don't rinse them well enough - something to talk about in the changing rooms, I suppose I also use Oxy-Clean (dilute 1 spoonful in a bucket of warm water). That works very well, even on Contender443's rotting rats. Finally, every time we use our sailing gear, it gets rinsed (sometimes overnight) in water and disinfectant. We have a a big plastic dustbin in the garden to this sole use. That prevents the build-up of bacteria and makes our sailing kit much more pleasant to wear. PS. One more thing: dry them well! (But if you must put them on a radiator, do it in your own bedroom ) Edited by Black no sugar
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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Apr 07 at 8:46pm
	The washing machine would be another possibility. Also a lot of bacteria can be killed off by heat shock. From hot water plunge immediately into cold water for rapid change of temperature. I'd also try a generous dollop of antiseptic into the hot water...

mike ellis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 30 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2339	Post Options Post Reply Quote mike ellis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Apr 07 at 8:42pm
	yeh errrm i dont think my mum would apreciate her best, largest saucepan having melted wetsuit boot sole all over the inside of it. maybe if i got a big metal bucket...
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Contender 541 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Dec 05 Location: Burton on Trent Online Status: Offline Posts: 1402	Post Options Post Reply Quote Contender 541 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Apr 07 at 8:16pm
	The majority of bacteria are quite happy at temperatures commonly found in the average home freezer (industrial freezers are a different thing) There are however few bacteria that enjoy being above 40ishC. My suggestion would be to place the offending items into a large saucepan and cover them with water. Heat until a very gentle simmer (the occasional bubble - or perfect poached egg temperature) 80ishC and then keep at this temp for a period of time - 30 mins?? That should kill the bacteria. Then she who must be listened to at all times will kill most sailors
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	it could possibly work as putting them in the frezzer kills the bacteria that causes the stink but i don't know what the effect would be on neoprene as the cells could be damaged if there was still water in them( as water expands when frozen) andbody else know?
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mike ellis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 30 Dec 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2339	Post Options Post Reply Quote mike ellis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Apr 07 at 7:28pm
	my wetsuit boots stink. this is not just the usual disgusting neoprene smell of boots only being run under the tap after sailing. they smell so bad i can smell them before i even walk into the bathroom where they are currently hanging to dry. because i have no money i cant go and get a new pair of boots and these ones still fit and arent worn out so im not going to anyway. but i have heard stories that if you have really foul smelling trainers you can put them in the freezer over night and they will stop smelling. 2 questions: 1)is this true about trainers? 2)will it work for wetsuit boots?
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