[williams1075]

I have a question for all of you. I have some stuff I would like to make sure it is as scent free as possible for season.

First of all my boots. I was planning on getting a new pair of rubber boots for season this year, but after failing to resist the urge to buy some scentlok gear, I am short on funds. Well, I used my old boots for chores around the house on the off season. So I would like to descent them as much as possible and then seal them up in a container for season. I was wondering what you all would recommend to do that? I was thinking about washing them up with water and my scent free detergent, and then maybe scrubbing them with a baking soda solution. What do you think about that?

Secondly, My viper treestand has been hanging in my attic for for offseason. Trying to keep it away from pets and kids and other smelly smells. I would like to descent that if possible. I can imagine with the cushioning and arm pads that it could trap smell pretty well. Anyone have any suggestions for cleaning that? After I get that clean, I think I will store that in a garbage bag or something when I am not using it.

Maybe I am being paranoid. Just after my first good buck this year, so I am trying to take as many precautions as possible within reason and my budget. Don't want all my scouting and offseason work to go to waste. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[WIbow]

Treestand-hose it off, spray some scent killer and hang it outside.
Seat pads I usually take off anyway and store them in big rubbermaids with earth scent wafers during offseason.

Boots,spray liberally with scent killer inside and out,let air dry,leave outside,maybe get a rain or two in,let dry again then store in bin with earth scent wafers.

 

[BowhntrOma]

I scrub my boots with the scent control laundry detergent I use for my hunting clothes and let them dry outdoors. Once they are dry I spray them generously inside and out with scent killer and let them dry before storing them in a scent free plastic bag for the season. I think this has worked well for me. I also use scent-lok socks with the boots. As far as your stands go I hose them down and spray with scent killer.

 

[kclarry]

homemade scent killer

Here is how to make some scent killer in a bottle this months Field and Stream.

You need:

3% Hydrogen Peroxide
Distilled Water
Baking Soda
Shampoo

Step One: Assemble the ingredients, 2 cups (16 oz.) 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, 2 cups (16 oz) distilled water, 1/2 cup baking soda, 1 oz unscented shampoo.


Step 2: Gently combine all the ingredients in a large bowl until the baking soda dissolves. Pour the mixture into a 1-gallon lidded container, such as a milk jug. Let it sit for 3 days with the lid on loosely to allow gases to escape.

Step 3: Fill a plastic bottle that had a trigger sprayer with the scent killer. It must be clean, so buy a new one from a hardware store.

I am going to try it out this year instead of paying $7.00 bucks on some spray at cabelas or walmart.

 

[luckyluciano2]

scent free article

http://www.huntechinc.net/direction_and_tips.htm

 

[williams1075]

Just Bumping this up with another question for all....

Thanks for the suggestions.

I never thought about storing, my climbing stands seat and cushions in a bag, but will from now on. Question... do you think I should take an steps to descent my seat before storing them? I was thinking about scrubbing them with scent free laundry shampoo, but if I get them wet I'm a little worried about mold on them. If I air dry these outside, maybe I don't need to worry about the moisture. Just hashing this out, cause it is my only stand.

Thanks for any ideas everyone.

 

[Archer 1]

Let it dry outside and then spray it with scentkiller.I spray everything with the autumn formula.Just adds a subtle earth scent.I use it by the gallons!