Professional Cleaning Process

 

redbag DROP OFF Bring your equipment into our store or any one of our convenient drop zones. We will inspect your equipment, record items to be cleaned and provide a receipt. Your complete order is placed into a numbered red plastic bag ready for loading into the wash system.

 

loadbag LOADING  Protective equipment is loaded into a mesh garment bag which safely secures your gear during the cleaning and sanitizing process. Each piece of gear is placed into pockets in the bag which limit movement and provide added protection over standard agitation type washing machines. Special attention is given to ensure that your equipment is positioned in the bag pockets to provide the best cleaning results. With items such as jerseys where agitation is desired, goods are placed in specially designed plastic inserts which create a tumbling action during machine cycles to achieve a complete cleaning. Pre-soaking of heavily soiled items, like gloves, is often performed.

 

 

CLEANING The machines scientifically designed drum contains eight individual steel cages. Your equipment, securely held in the mesh bag, is then placed into one of the eight compartments. This further controls movement, protecting your equipment during the cleaning process. The system goes through a series of wash, rinse, and extract cycles before the final drying process. All stages are microprocessor controlled to guarantee a consistent and thorough cleaning every time. Water cagepic temperature and drum rotation speed are strictly regulated to protect the glues and plastics of your equipment. The system uses advance detergents, disinfectants and a finishing fragrance to ensure that your products are professionally cleaned. This includes the Force disinfectant which effectively eliminates bacteria and fungus from the equipment.

 

 

drying DRYING  Your equipment comes out of the machine smelling fresh and clean. The equipment has approximately 10% moisture content at this stage to keep leathers soft and prevent overheating of plastics used in the equipment. A final stage on the finishing rack and the equipment is ready to go back to the player for the next big game.

 

 

 

 

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