The special bioactive formula in Sportzyme contains dormant, nonpathogenic, fast-acting microbes and enzymes that break down and eliminate organic residues which cause odors in shoes, equipment bags and sporting equipment. When sprayed on a surface, these microbes feed off food sources such as sweat, urine and other organic matter present on sports or work equipment, clothes and gear. These microbes release enzymes that break down the organic matter into smaller particles, which allows the microbes to digest the organics and convert them into water and carbon dioxide.