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!

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. 

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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 mechanical agitation.