A system that deodorizes gear, padding, or other apparel by killing the bacteria that cause odor. Articles to be deodorized are placed within a re-sealable airtight bag along with highly pure anhydrous ethanol. As the ethanol vaporizes, the gaseous ethanol readily dissolves within the aqueous environment that envelops the bacteria. Ethanol levels within this moisture gradually increase and eventually become bactericidal.
