We are the only company in the Northwest proven to kill 99.7 percent of bacteria, fungus, mold and mildew currently living in your sports and safety gear and putting your health at risk.

As reported by CBS on 60 Minutes: Super-Resistant Superbugs, a major concern is the contagious infection, and more recently by Sports Illustrated, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a staph bacteria that triggers infections so virulent they can - and have - turned deadly within days. As the name implies, MRSA is resistant to almost all forms of antibiotics a factor in why it has spread throughout the world. In the US there have been 10,000 reported cases, causing experts to view this in epidemic proportions.

Health and sports officials, including the National Federation of State High School Associations, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the NCAA have all issued warnings about MRSA. It was previously thought to be confined to hospitals and prisons, but has now made it into the community and is being seen in otherwise healthy indviduals participating in close-contact sports, such as wrestling and football. 

Of the 89 new drugs that the Food & Drug Administration approved in 2002, none were antibacterials.

Source: Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

These organizations all recommend a program of rigorous cleaning and santizing of locker rooms, showers and all clothing and equipment. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends that “athletic equipment such as pads and helmets should be cleaned at least once a week if not after every use”. Here are some additional tips from an expert microbiologist.

Given the life-threatening health risk presented by germ-infected gear, organizations and athletes around the country are increasingly using the sanitizing services offered through Esporta Wash Systems and provided locally by Northwest Clean Gear. Our system is proven in scientific analysis to effectively eliminate MRSA bacteria and other health risks from athletic and safety equipment.  Considering what’s at stake, the choice is really simple.  Contact us today to find out how you can easily and affordably start a rigorous gear sanitizing program.

Recent Outbreaks: CDC Reports

  • 10 Pennsylvania college football players were infected in September 2000
  • 2 Los Angeles-area college football players were hospitalized from MRSA in September 2002, one of whom required surgery and skin grafts
  • 2 Indiana high school wrestlers were infected in January 2003
  • 5 Colorado fencers were infected in February 2003
  • 7 University of Southern California football players were infected in August 2003, 4 required hospitalization
  • 7 Wisconsin high school football players were infected in October 2003, with one requiring hospitalization
  • 1 Pennsylvania college football player died from MRSA in December 2003
  • 3 Texas children from athletic teams at Texas schools died in 4 months in 2003.
     
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