Any mom assigned to carpool duty for youth sports practice has an
appreciation for the pungent power of damp athletic gear. While the
shirts and shorts get immediately cleaned in the washing machine, other
equipment like bags, helmets, gloves, shoes are normally relegated to
the garage whey they continue to stink and collect potentially
dangerous bacteria. But fear not, sensitive noses, a fancy dryer from
Shock Doctor promises to freshen the most foul.
The Power Dry Blower ($99.99) has options to direct ionized, ozonated and heated air into a full line of Shock Doctor deodorizing bags. The technology claims to kill 99.9% of microbes contributing to staph infections—now a major concern in team sports. Optional attachments allow the dryer to be used with gloves, shoes or boots. The helmet dryer ($129.99), launching this year, provides the same functionality in keeping snowboard, football or motorsports helmets dry and clean. The dryer is quiet enough to be kept in the house while watching television and small enough to fit easily in the broom closet.
As a longtime athlete and coach, I can say, this is a very good thing.
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