[Paddlewise] Stinky Neoprene

A) I would like to reiterate Bob's comments about neoprene and chlorine.
This should also include exposure to chlorinated swimming pool water and
ought to be extended to Lycra, Latex, and probably to Fuzzy Rubber and its
relatives, too. Stohlquist and maybe others make a nylon "pool" spray skirt
for that purpose to avoid the use of a good neoprene skirt. I even try to
avoid the use of heavily chlorinated municipal water for washing some of
these things, which may be too meticulous.

B) I have used Sink the Stink on several occasions with good results. My
question to Bob may be of interest to others, so I post it here:

Last summer, I had a pair of leather/Gore-Tex hiking boots that got
saturated with cat urine. After trying to clean them, I used some Sink the
Stink out of desperation, and it eliminated about 90% of the odor. Other
than having been saturated, the leather seems OK.  Are there any negative
effects those enzymes can have on leather in the long run?

-Andy Knapp
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