Winchester, VA (January 31, 2007)—A new company has landed in Northern Virginia, and hockey moms all over the Washington, DC region are rejoicing. GearClean recently opened its doors in Winchester and provides the invaluable service of cleaning and sanitizing sporting equipment, removing both odors and the bacteria and germs that can cause hazardous skin and staph infections.

The Esporta Wash System uses a four-stage process, patented technology, and safe and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions to leave equipment odor- and germ-free. This cleaning system is offered through GearClean at its Winchester location. GearClean offers guaranteed service on sports equipment, as well as firefighting gear, insurance restoration (items “damaged” by smoke, flooding, or sewage overflow), and many other items that are too big for a household or commercial washing machine.

“I’m excited to bring this patented technology to athletes in the Washington region,” said Art Major, founder and owner of GearClean. “Athletes, as well as their families and coaches, finally have a convenient and affordable way to clean and sanitize their equipment.”

To prevent the onset of potentially deadly staph infections, it is necessary to deep clean equipment to get rid of hazardous bacteria, mold, and fungus that lives and breeds in the foam and leather padding. Independent lab testing has demonstrated that the Esporta Wash System process kills 99.9997% of these harmful bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control has repeatedly issued health alerts on the dangers of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (also called MRSA) and recommends frequent cleaning as an effective deterrent in the spread of this dangerous infection.

For firefighters, the danger can also include a build-up, over time, of chemicals, toxins, and carcinogens. “The patented Esporta Wash process deep cleans firefighter turnout gear while protecting the effectiveness of the safety elements inherent to the equipment,” said Major.

Insurance restoration is a growing market—one that could save homeowners thousands of dollars through restoration of goods to their pre-loss conditions, rather than outright replacement. “We use the same patented process for restoration of “damaged” goods as we do for sports and firefighting equipment, providing an average savings of more than 75% over replacement the same items,” Major said.

There are several other companies throughout the United States and Canada offering the Esporta Wash System, but GearClean is the first and only option in the Washington area offering this patented process.

About GearClean
GearClean offers efficient and effective cleaning and sanitizing of a variety of athletic and firefighting, and equestrian gear, as well as various household items (such as patio cushions and luggage) that may need cleaning following smoke, water, or sewage damage. Founded in 2007, the company is independently owned and operated and utilizes the patented Esporta Wash System, developed by Esporta Wash Systems, Inc. For more information, visit www.gearclean.com or call 540.667.3130 (or toll-free at 888.667.6327).

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