Equipo C Home Cleaning Services Football Hockey Lacrosse Outdoor Sports Safety & Other Surf & Snow Scheduling Cleaning Methods Cleaning Process Maintaining Equipment Health & Hygiene Drop Zones Contact Info News Links	Sports Hygiene and Health Sports equipment cleaning is how Esporta Wash Systems Inc. came to be. There was, and still is, a real need to clean filthy gear, because not only does it smell, but players are getting sick, and in some cases, even dying from it. Esporta concerns itself with the microscopic threats present in sports equipment. Esporta has analyzed player's equipment and found mold, fungus, ecoli, blood, and Staphylococcus bacteria (the strain that causes MRSA,) growing on the equipment. Once identified, the Esporta R&D team found the most powerful detergents available to destroy and remove these contaminants from the gear. It wasn't enough to spray the equipment with a deodorizer or Ozone mist. Esporta's patented washing process forces detergents and disinfectants deep into the foam and fabrics of the equipment, killing and removing the bacteria and germs that can cause infections. Dirty clothes need to be thoroughly washed, not just sprayed with the latest scent masking product - we all know "Washing Works! Bacterial and infectious diseases are becoming more resistant to antibiotics. The Center for Disease Control recognized a major increase in MRSA since the year 2000. This increase resulted in a Health Bulletin release, in August 2003, to all schools and teams in the USA. In December of that same year, an all-star collegiate player died within 2 weeks of contracting MRSA. The CDC recommended all teams routinely wash player's equipment to prevent the spread of these highly contagious bacterial diseases like MRSA. Today, the Esporta Wash System and chemicals are being used exclusively by sports equipment cleaning operators like Equipo C to protect Universities, Colleges, High Schools, Hockey Teams, Lacrosse Teams, Football Teams, and Baseball Teams as well as other Athletic Teams. Simply stated, these Athletic Teams need proof that when their protective gear and uniforms are washed, that they are, indeed, clean and safe. Our specially formulated enzyme detergents and sanitizers help to eliminate these potentially harmful organisms by thoroughly cleaning deep into the equipment itself. Clean equipment is a smart health choice for player and parent alike. For more information, please click on the following links: Why The Patented Esporta Wash Process Provides Superior Prevention Overview and Aim of Sports Equipment Cleaning Services Cleaning Methods: There is a Difference The Benefits of Dry Barrier Wash Protection NATA Recommendations for Prevention of Infectious Diseases Community Acquired MRSA Information Sheet University of Maryland MRSA/Staph Recognition & Prevention Datasheet Updated 1/10/2008 NHFS MRSA Sports Participation Statement and Guidelines NHFS Guidelines to Minimize Infectious Diseases Position Statement The preceding links may require Adobe Reader. Prevention NATA's recommendations are good advice to athletes at all levels. How to prevent the spread of communicable & infectious diseases in secondary school sports--As recommended by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). Immediately shower after each practice or competition. Wash all athletic clothing worn during practice or competition daily. Clean and disinfect gym bags and/or travel bags, if the athlete is carrying dirty workout gear home to be washed and then bringing clean gear back to school in the same bag (note: this problem can also be prevented by using disposable bags for practice laundry). Wash athletic gear (such as knee or elbow pads) periodically and hang to dry. Clean and disinfect protective equipment such as helmets, shoulder pads, catchers's equipment and hockey goalie equipment on a regular basis. Do not share towels or personal hygiene products with others. All skin lesions should be covered before practice or competition to prevent risk of infection to the would and transmission of illness to other participants; only skin infections that have been properly diagnosed and treated maybe be covered to allow participation of any kind. All new skin lesions occuring during practice or competition should be properly diagnosed and treated immediately. Playing fields should be inspected regularly for foreign objects and debris that could cause cuts or abrasions. Athletic lockers should be sanitized between sessions. Rather than carpeting, locker or dressing rooms should have tile floors that can not only be cleaned, but also sanitized. Wrestling and gymnastics mats should be sanitized daily. Weight room equipment--including benches, bars, and handles--should be cleaned and sanitized daily. Health Concerns Common Skin Problems Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - "MRSA"/"Staph" In sports equipment: laboratories have identified Staphylococcus Aureus, Staphylococcus Epidermidis, Streptococcus Viridans, Streptococcus Faecalis, Enterics, Coliform, yeast, fungus, and mold. There has been a noticeable increase in infectious disease outbreaks in schools that have a direct connection to sports equipment. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued new recommendations for schools to routinely clean sports equipment in response to outbreaks of infectious MRSA. This form of Staphylococcus Aureus is easily transmitted via towels, sports equipment, and direct contact. Professional athletes in both football and hockey have been hospitalized with bacterial infections. Skin rashes on the hands, shoulder, legs, and elbows and other dermatitis conditions like jock itch and athlete's foot can be caused by fungus and bacteria present in sports equipment Acne Mechanica Acne Mechanica is a form of acne seen in athletes that is a result of head, pressure, occlusion, and friction. It usually occurs in areas such as the shoulders, back, and head that are covered by protective gear. Tight synthetic clothing or equipment such as helmets and shoulder pads are primary culprits of Acne Mechanica in football, hockey and lacrosse players. Boils A boil is a skin infection, usually of a hair follicle, caused by common bacteria. Wrestlers are particularly susceptible to boils because as they sweat, their skin comes in contact with athletic mats - which may harbor bacteria when they are not properly cleaned after use - or other wrestlers who can transmit the infection. This transmission of bacteria and fungus is also evident in footwear, gloves and protective equipment that is shared at schools, fitness centers and sports organizations. Equipo C
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