FAQ
A: FAQ is an acronym for "frequently asked questions."
A: Your equipment is teaming with bacteria, molds and fungus that can cause skin rashes and serious infections! It is the active, growing bacteria that is causing the unbelieveable stench in your equipment and rotting it at the same time. You do not wear your gym clothes for 5 years without washing them--why treat your equipment any differently? Your equipment did not smell when it was new and it does not have to smell now.
A: Modern protective sports equipment, with its space-age, open-cell foam padding has produced the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Of an even greater concern, the overuse of antibiotics has created a resistance to infection treatments and has allowed new strains of bacteria to evolve. They are deadly, difficult to treat and within hours can leave a victim with permanent skin and bone damage. Some infections have even resulted in player deaths.
A: The Center for Disease Control (CDC), USA Hockey, NFL, and the NCAA for starters! In 2003 they all issued warnings to athletes and sports teams to begin the routine cleaning of sports equipment due to a dramatic increase in serious infections. Hockey Canada issued instructions years ago to regularly clean equipment.
A: Do you remember when hockey players didn't wear helmets? Today, a player is not allowed on the ice without one. Why? Because research proved that the risk of head injuries could be reduced with the use of helmets and they were made mandatory. Seat belt use is another example of how research eventually impacts society. Esporta discovered years ago, through independent lab tests, that dangerous bacteria were present in equipment. Change requires research and research takes time.
Q: Won't washing my equipment in water ruin it?
A: Think about it...ice hockey is harsh and demanding on equipment. It takes a pounding and gloves, skates & padding are wet for prolonged periods of time. Our gentle process uses mild but effective detergents to clean deep into cloth and foam, then rinse away the bacteria, grime and sweat. Your equipment is held in place--no tumbling or twisting around in our Esporta machine! Your equipment comes back fresh, disinfected and ready to wear.
Q: One last question...can I be sure I'll have my equipment before my next practice or game?
A: Absolutely. Ask about our various services. Tell us when you need your equipment and we will work around your schedule.
Q: What else can Clean Gear Solutions clean?
A: If it can fit into our machine--we can probably clean it. Just ask!