 Poster: A snowHead
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Quick question/advice sort.
Before storing away for the summer months and after three seasons of active use I have noticed my boots ming. Just wanted to ask if anyone knows about cleaning or washing the inners, any tips?
My current boots are very comfy and I'd rather not have to replace.
Thoughts?
Thanks.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Embrace it.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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ADESki, liner replacement...
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Thanks for that, buying new is the obvious option but like I said these boots are the first pair that I have found "all day happy" and. Would like to keep as they were bought in Germany and haven't seen their like in the UK.
Plus I would like some new powder skis for next season! 
As for embracing them C999 I'd rather a snow bunny! But each to his own matie!
Snowowl,will try your idears, not like I have to rush, eh?
Thanks.
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Cat litter! Contains odour neutralisers and absorbs moisture, sprinkle in, leave for 48 hours, hoover very well before use.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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So.... Cat litter in the washing machine
Baking Soda in the dishwasher
Trainer Balls in the tumble dryer
All thats missing is the angry wife!
Ah no, had one already, cheers chaps!
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ADESki, no short-cuts - cat in the washing machine and balls in the tumble dryer could be traumatic
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| Thornyhill wrote: |
| ADESki, no short-cuts - cat in the washing machine and balls in the tumble dryer could be traumatic |
I'm sure i'll get over it, not so sure about the cat though!
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You know it makes sense.
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ADESki, i have heard that some of the wet suit de odourising products are effective... No ideas re names/ brands though!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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I use slightly diluted savlon/tcp in a small spray bottle. Keeps the beasties away that make the infamous perfume 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I leave the boot heater in for a couple of days on a low setting. When I'm sure they're dry I stick em in the attic.
My feet only smell of roses though.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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hmmm, that reminds me, where did i drop my boots when i came in last
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Thornyhill, mine live in France and I don't usually...but no, I don't. Am I a sad and loveless person?
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Seriously though, ski boots are supposed to be stinky
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No I don't agree!
I found this though....for the liners maybe..
Put your smelly trainers in the freezer.....
........to freeze and kill the smelly bacteria. I saw this on the telly, and tried it on my smelly MBTs. And it works.
Put them in overnight, in a plastic bag. It's probably a good idea to let them thaw before you put them on. 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Freezer definitely kills the bacteria, do it all the time with workbooks and trainers.
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Athlete's foot powder. - Mycil or Scholl.
Then in your first couple of runs, next time out, you'll be skiing powder!
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I am sure I read something about using a microwave to kill the bugs. Don't take my word for it. But ski boots are definitely not supposed to smell.
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foxtrotzulu,
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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I find they don't smell if you always use a boot dryer every evening to keep them bone dry. One of the best investments ever.
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| uktrailmonster wrote: |
| I find they don't smell if you always use a boot dryer every evening to keep them bone dry. One of the best investments ever. |
Very true, I remove my liners and dry them EVERY time I go skiing, after 250 days of skiing my liners do not smell!.... they are packed out though.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Idris wrote: |
| uktrailmonster wrote: |
| I find they don't smell if you always use a boot dryer every evening to keep them bone dry. One of the best investments ever. |
Very true, I remove my liners and dry them EVERY time I go skiing, after 250 days of skiing my liners do not smell!.... they are packed out though. |
+1
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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uktrailmonster, +1
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| CAPTA1N P wrote: |
| Freezer definitely kills the bacteria, do it all the time with workbooks and trainers. |
I did it with a pair of Tom's which had developed the ability to sour milk. Whilst it didn't work 100% it made a real improvement.
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You know it makes sense.
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| CAPTA1N P wrote: |
| Freezer definitely kills the bacteria, do it all the time with workbooks and trainers. |
Freezing does not kill bacteria. Freezing damp boots may wipe out a few of them if they get stuck between some ice crystals, but otherwise it will just make them sleepy until you warm them up again.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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| spyderjon wrote: |
| Idris wrote: |
| uktrailmonster wrote: |
| I find they don't smell if you always use a boot dryer every evening to keep them bone dry. One of the best investments ever. |
Very true, I remove my liners and dry them EVERY time I go skiing, after 250 days of skiing my liners do not smell!.... they are packed out though. |
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Poster: A snowHead
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Thermic boot warmer - one of the best bits of kit I own. Put in gloves when in from the slopes for the evening & then switch to boots at bedtime & leave in overnight. Simples.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Forget a 'thermic boot warmer', what I want is a thermITE boot warmer. That would be great!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Thanks for all the advice, tips and others!
To close this thread but to update what happened.
Liners out and into washing machine ( noisy) outers hosed down with fairy liquid by the garden hose.
Dried over a weekend in the airing cupboard. Musslen bag of kitty litter left in for a week then, having bought a boot dryer, about three hours on a slow blow (stop it!). The results seem to have cured any odors..!
Once again thanks to all for opinions, tips and guidance. A cyber beer to all.
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FAQ
- and tumble dry on low.
