I've already sent this review to many of you penguins out there via e-mail. For anyone who may have missed it, I'm reposting it here for easy access. I am currently working on several more gear reviews and I will publish them here as soon as I can. Enjoy!
"Do people flee in terror, holding their noses when you enter the room wearing your favorite paddling jacket? Does the thought of pulling out your old, moldy spray-skirt for the winter turn your stomach? Well, there may be a solution. Literally, a "solution". I have recently discovered a product called Mirazyme that was designed to eliminate odors caused by mold, mildew, and bacteria with an ingenious mixture of enzymes and microbes.
Naturally, the first thing I thought was "This stuff would make a great personal deodorant!" After reading the instructions more carefully, I realized that it is not intended to be used directly on people. Most everything else, however, is fair game.
To test the effectiveness of this stuff I went for the stinkyest thing I could think of: my flip flops. They smelled more like a botched science project than footwear. I sincerely believed that there was no hope for them and that they were destined to offend every nostril they encountered for the rest of their life here on earth. They were especially gamey in the summer months when sweat and grime would build up very quickly. As socially crippling as they were, I just couldn't bring myself to throw them away. Enter Mirazyme.
I am happy to report that the infamous flops are now stench-free. I know, it surprised the heck out of me too! The impossible is now possible! Since all my sandals are now essentially retired for the season in favor of more well-insulated footwear, I cannot yet report on the long-term effectiveness of the treatment. However, we here at Penguin Paddlers have an abundance of smelly paddling gear waiting to be "de-stinkified". We invite you to bring in your own gear as well if you want to try it out. Boats are no exception. A rancid cockpit can be the difference between a pleasant paddling experience and your boat being mistaken for road kill.
A few tips: There are two ways in which one may dilute Mirazyme in preparation for use. You may mix it with a container of water and dip the offending items for a short period then allow them to air-dry, or you may mix a slightly more concentrated solution in a spray bottle. In the testing I have conducted thus far, the "spray" method seems to be the most efficient. For the best results, be sure to thoroughly saturate the item being deodorized and allow it dry completely before using."
To test the effectiveness of this stuff I went for the stinkyest thing I could think of: my flip flops. They smelled more like a botched science project than footwear. I sincerely believed that there was no hope for them and that they were destined to offend every nostril they encountered for the rest of their life here on earth. They were especially gamey in the summer months when sweat and grime would build up very quickly. As socially crippling as they were, I just couldn't bring myself to throw them away. Enter Mirazyme.
I am happy to report that the infamous flops are now stench-free. I know, it surprised the heck out of me too! The impossible is now possible! Since all my sandals are now essentially retired for the season in favor of more well-insulated footwear, I cannot yet report on the long-term effectiveness of the treatment. However, we here at Penguin Paddlers have an abundance of smelly paddling gear waiting to be "de-stinkified". We invite you to bring in your own gear as well if you want to try it out. Boats are no exception. A rancid cockpit can be the difference between a pleasant paddling experience and your boat being mistaken for road kill.
A few tips: There are two ways in which one may dilute Mirazyme in preparation for use. You may mix it with a container of water and dip the offending items for a short period then allow them to air-dry, or you may mix a slightly more concentrated solution in a spray bottle. In the testing I have conducted thus far, the "spray" method seems to be the most efficient. For the best results, be sure to thoroughly saturate the item being deodorized and allow it dry completely before using."
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