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Fire
Fighting and
Emergency Services
Due to
the increased awareness of a fire fighter's health and
safety, the N.F.P.A. was given the directive to develop
a standard on the correct way to maintain personal
protective equipment. Cleaning is a MUST!
We meet
all
guidelines
stated
in the
current NFPA
1851 standards
for
cleaning
and
repair
of
Structural
Fire
Fighting
Protective gear.
Why Wash
Your Gear at SportsWash?
Your garment should be washed at
least every six months or as soon as it has been soiled
or contaminated. The bunker clothing will require more
frequent washing depending on how extensively it is used
and also on the nature of the incidents at which it is
worn.
Frequent
cleaning reduces the health risk of exposure to toxins
and contaminants...these are potential sources for
rashes, irritations and possibly even skin cancer.
Soiled
garments reflect less radiant heat. Materials saturated
with hydrocarbons will absorb-not deflect-radiant heat
from a fire
Garments
with hydrocarbons are more likely to conduct electricity
which is a threat when there is any exposure to live
wiring. This leads to electrical shock.
Soiled
garments may actually be flammable and more likely to
ignite.
Soiled
garments will not breathe as well. Moisture barriers get
clogged up.
Garments
which are not cleaned frequently may wear out sooner.
Chemicals, oils, gases and solvents, if left in the
clothing, can weaken materials, thread and visibility of
the trim.
Attention Fire Chiefs:
You
don't need to spend hard fought
budget money on expensive gear
cleaning machines.
We can provide your town with
this service at an annual cost
far below the cost of any
machine you might be considering.
Significant money can be saved yearly
and
diverted to other important
areas!
We offer volume discount
rates for department washes.
Call or
email to get a quote and
to find out how
our service can benefit your
department.
Testimonial
Lion Apparel, a world
leader in the manufacturing of fire wear, has recognized the Esporta systems as being a beneficial method of cleaning as we isolate the
jackets and pants during the wash and rinse cycles. This restricted
movement reduces the rubbing and stress placed on bunker wear that is
common with conventional drum cleaning machines.
 Extend the Life of Your Gear
SportsWash
uses a unique system for the cleaning of fire protective
wear. With our specially formulated detergents, SportsWash is able to remove dirt, soot,
and potentially harmful contaminants from the gear. Our cleaning
action is ideally suited for this industry as it is gentle on the
seams, reflective tape and fasteners on the suits. In addition, we
help to preserve the water and fire repellent characteristics of the
materials.
SportsWash's
use of a patented system for cleaning
along with effective
detergents produce maximum results. Some key benefits to our system:
Low PH Level (less than
10)
Low temperature
cleaning (under 100 degrees F.)
Degreasers, soot
removal and low sudsing perform in both
hard and soft water
Low mechanical
agitation. |