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With summer, most of us will be forced barefoot into more types of shoes, and with that, there comes the concern of stinking up our closet and mudroom with them. Which led me to find the Mini Moso Air Purifying Bags, which might, if not completely solve the problem, at least help out in an easier and more effective way than you’re capable of doing alone.
They’re made of extremely porous Moso bamboo charcoal, so the hyper-absorptive charcoal soaks up the moisture, odor, and bacteria in your shoes. Unlike regular charcoal, Moso bamboo is supposed to be four times more porous — meaning that there are tons of tiny little pores and cavities inside the charcoal that work like a big sponge. As air passes through the pores, odor particles get trapped and stay inside. Externally, your air will be purer.
Since you’re not pumping a chemical into your Sperrys, you won’t have any gross residue left over, and in the best case, you’ll probably end up having them around for longer, without ruining the material by tossing them in the washing machine.
The bags are fragrance-free, so it won’t smell like a sprig of lavender layered over a slight hint of feet, which is probably better after all. And if you’re planning on throwing it into the kids’ soccer or football bag, it’s good to know that they’re also chemical-free and non-toxic.
Since the Moso bamboo charcoal will absorb unwanted moisture, it offsets mold or bacteria from growing, making them pretty good candidates for use in the garage or basement, too, but especially in your sweaty gym bag.
If you want to “recharge” them, lay them outside once a month for about an hour and let the UV rays do their work clearing out the bamboo charcoal pores. Overall, each $ 10 bag should last up to two years.
It’s not surprising for how low the price is and how common the problem is that so many people have also found themselves at Moso’s doorstep on Amazon. But for a tiny fish to succeed in a big pond, a lot of emphasis has to be on the product; because while other companies can rely on being a household name, the new guys can’t. So it’s encouraging to note that the Moso purifying bags have almost 1,500 reviews and almost five stars. They probably won’t work any miracles, but any degree of help in any area like lingering foot smell is appreciated.
For jobs larger than a closet, Moso makes bags up to 500 grams full of their highly porous bamboo charcoal. So if you want to get rid of a smell in your car or the garage, these might be the best options. There are sizes in between, but for jobs like shoes and your gym bag at work, these little bags should suffice.
Try out the Mini Moso Air Purifying Bags on Amazon for $ 9.95
