How to Use Stealth® Scent Destroyer
The proper treatment of your hunting gear and equipment will ensure the elimination of your scent and other odors that can be detected by animals. Mal-odors in hunting gear, clothing, and even car/truck carpeting, and upholstery can transfer traces of odor to your clothing and gear and ruin your ability to be undetected (sneaky). Masking these odors with a product you can smell defeats the purpose of spraying your gear in the first place. The objective is to eliminate your scent and all odor – not mask it with a spray that leaves a fragrance.
Old and New Footwear – Including Rubber Boots & Waders, Gortex® Boots, Insulated Boots, etc.
Footwear is among the most detectable items worn by hunters. Every day, without exertion, the average person sweats one cup of sweat into their footwear. Imagine what goes into the footwear of a hunter after a day of hunting. The result is footwear that has been saturated with perspiration broadcasting your scent.
Procedure: If the insole is removable, remove the insole and spray the entire floor of the footwear. Then, with the shoe inverted, spray down into the toe box. It is important that the item is sprayed until no odor is detected. If the boots are new, get them well coated so your sweat will activate the coating and prevent your scent from being detected. Be sure to coat the heel area, tongue, and sides until damp. Then spray both sides of the insole and let both separated items dry overnight. If footwear is well-worn and has sweat rings on the outside (i.e. moisture-wicking fabric) it is best to treat both inside and outside the footwear. In the morning, simply put the insole back in the boots and they are ready to wear. There is no need to treat the item again until the odor starts to return. Stealth® Scent Destroyer will protect the footwear for weeks, and in some cases, months.
Gloves And Other Handwear.
The amount of sweat glands in the human hand is second only to the human foot. This is why gloves and other hand/wrist wear are among the most offensive odor items in a bag of hunting gear.
Procedure: If possible, turn the glove inside out and spray until it is damp and the odor is gone. Let the glove dry overnight and then turn the glove right side out and wear it as usual. If it is not possible to turn the glove inside out, care should be taken to coat the entire glove especially the finger-stalls, palm, and wrist cuffs. Spray until there is no odor detectible then let dry completely before wearing – drying overnight is recommended.
Knitted Winter Hats, Caps, Face Camo Netting, Balaclava, Neck Gaiter, and other Headgear.
Sweat from the head develops odor because both apocrine and sebaceous glands open into the hair follicle; apocrine sweat is mixed with sebum which is also broken down by bacteria. So while our feet and hands sweat more, there is sebum in the head sweat which elevates bacterial activity and a strong scent.
Procedure: With headgear, it is important to treat all the fabric on the inside of the headgear. If it is possible to remove any lining and spray both sides. Let dry overnight before wearing.
Body Suits and Bibs
These items are likely to develop an odor after multiple uses. While not as bad as footwear and gloves, they can also become problematic if left untreated. Stealth® Scent Destroyer is designed for both non-washable and washable items. If items are washed, apply a fresh coat of Stealth® Scent Destroyer for maximum effectiveness.
Procedure: Treat the inside and outside of the entire garment. Simply spray the item until there is no odor. As always, let the gear dry overnight, then wear as usual. Respray the item when the odor starts to return.
Car and Truck Carpeting and Seats
Car and Truck flooring surfaces are exposed to gravity-driven sweat from dogs and gear which transports bacteria, fungus, and mold onto the surface. If you sit on it, well, you've just increased the chances of detection.
Procedure: Spray to coat the surfaces until there is no odor. Allow drying overnight.
