The need to clean hockey equipment has existed since the beginnings of the game. The cool environment coupled with the intense sweat from the athlete results in equipment staying saturated.
  This is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, fungus, mold and yeast. Proteins from blood, fluids and other contaminates like sports drinks compound the problem
Hockey players worldwide are recognizing the benefits of cleaning and sanitizing blood, bacteria, fungus and mold from jerseys and protective gear using the our  system.
• Eliminates exposure from hazardous organisms
   (Fungi, Yeast, Bacilli) including MRSA
• Removes the decay that destroys gear
• (DBW) Waterproofed jersey stays lighter and
   dryer (optional)
• Promotes enhanced hygienic practices
• Anti-soil agents help gear to stay clean, sanitary
   Eliminates terrible hockey odor 
    Sanitizes hockey equipment

Why is cleaning sports equipment such a big deal?

Space age, open cell foam that is so common in modern protective equipment is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria.  The greater concern is the medical overuse of antibiotics that has created a resistance and allowed new strains of bacteria to evolve.  They are deadly and difficult to treat.  These infections can cause permanent skin and done damage and in some instances have resulted in player death.

If dirty equipment promotes such a health risk, why haven't I heard about it?

There was a time when hockey players didn't wear helmets.  Today, players are not allowed on the ice without one.  Cars used to be made without seatbelts.  Today, all new cars have seatbelts and it is illegal not to wear it.  Why?  Because research proved that the risk of injuries were too great and their use was made mandatory.  through independent laboratory testing, that dangerous bacteria were present in sports equipment.  Change requires research and time.  In fact, Dateline, 20/20 and the Discovery Channel have been some of the few media to bring the dangers of Staph infections and MRSA (the super bug) into the mainstream.

Won't washing my equipment in water ruin it?

Most sports are harsh on equipment - that is what it's made for.  It takes a beating - gloves, skates and padding are wet for extended periods of time.  Our cleaning process uses mild but effective detergents to deep clean into the foam and rinse away the bacteria, blood and sweat.  Equipment is held in place throughout the washing process with no harmful chemicals, extreme heat or vigorous agitation.  At the end of the process, your equipment is returned to you fresh, disinfected and ready for your next game!

How can I be sure I am getting my equipment back?

The first step of the process is an inventory and inspection of the equipment, at which time you will receive a printed receipt outlining our commitment to return your equipment cleaned and ready for your next game.
Since you wear all your gear every time you play, it only makes sense to clean and sanitize all you gear -- and your equipment bag -- every time as well. This more fully eliminates unpleasant odors and health risks.
The stink you smell when you open that hockey equipment bag is there for a reason.  When you use your gear, you sweat, when you're done playing you close the bag and let it sit.

Take Darren McCarty of the Detroit Red Wings, he was off 3 weeks for an infection in the elbow, or Toronto's Mikael Renberg, he had to consider amputation.  These are professional athlete's in prime condition.  These guys are as healthy as it gets, yet their dirty gear can cost them their career, even their life.