Thing of the day: Panasonic shoe freshener to combat the smell of sweat

The device does not simply mask unpleasant odors and neutralizes the bacteria that secrete them.

Shoes rid of the smell of sweat can be in different ways, but most of them only hides the smell, not eliminating its cause. Panasonic offers a more efficient way to get rid of persistent scent using ionized air.

A small unit with unsightly called MS-D100 generates saturated air ionic particles, which is used to neutralize the main culprits odor - isovaleric acid and bacteria create it.

In operation, a jet of air directed into the shoe. Through six nozzles in each of the tip, the air uniformly spreads throughout the surface of the boot or shoe - from heel to toe.

MS-D100 has two modes. The first is designed for five hours and used for routine cleaning. The second programmed for seven hours and is designed to deal with a persistent smell of sweat. Either way, the gadget requires the use of a script, when the shoe is processed overnight. When this device is powered from both the network and by the internal battery.

MS-D100 goes on sale September 20 in Japan. Apparently, the commitment of the Japanese cult of cleanliness played an important role here. Price of the device is unknown.