Hockey Equipment and Bags
Shoulder pads, shin guards, gloves, helmets, and the bag they live in. Hockey gear is the worst offender for trapped odor. Our Stay Fresh treatment reaches into padding and lining where bacteria hide.
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Smelly hockey gear? Football pads? Stay Fresh kills odor-causing bacteria and keeps it gone. FREE pickup and delivery. Back to you FRESH in 3-5 days.
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Athletic apparel and equipment picks up sweat, bacteria, mold, and odor fast, and a quick spray of Febreze won't cut it. Stay Fresh Athletics and Apparel is the only water-based residual odor inhibitor on the market. It doesn't just mask the smell once. It works as a static agent that won't let odor-causing bacteria bond back to the surface, so your gear stays clean after we return it. Drop a line to Presto Restore and we'll handle the rest, including FREE pickup and delivery.
We take your equipment for 3-5 business days and have it back to you smelling FRESH!! The Stay Fresh formula works against bacteria that cause odor, staining, and discoloration, plus fungi like mold and mildew, and algae too. Hockey bags, football pads, lacrosse gear, basketball apparel, you name it, we've cleaned it. Pricing is based on the size and amount of equipment, so every job gets its own accurate number. Every job is different, contact Presto Restore for an accurate estimate.
Why Regular Detergent Fails on Sports Gear
Here's the real problem. Standard laundry detergent removes surface dirt, but it doesn't kill the bacteria living deep in the padding, fabric, and lining of your equipment. Those bacteria keep growing. That's why your kid's hockey bag smells worse every season no matter how many times you throw the jersey in the wash. The Stay Fresh product we use is a residual agent, not a one-time sanitizer. It creates a barrier that bacteria can't break through, which means the odor doesn't come back a week after cleaning. We've seen gear come in that parents had tried everything on, and it left smelling like it was new.
Equipment We Clean
We handle all kinds of athletic apparel and gear. If it smells and you're tired of it, bring it to us, or we'll come get it.
Football Equipment
Shoulder pads, girdles, gloves, and helmets. Football equipment absorbs sweat in layers. A surface wipe doesn't reach it. We do.
Lacrosse Equipment
Pads, gloves, helmets, and bags. Lacrosse gear dries slowly after games, which lets bacteria get established fast. Our residual inhibitor stops regrowth after the clean.
Basketball Apparel
Jerseys, shorts, compression gear. The synthetic fabrics in basketball uniforms trap odor molecules differently than cotton. Stay Fresh is water-based and safe on all performance textiles.
More Sports Gear
Wrestling gear, soccer equipment, baseball uniforms, and more. If you're not sure whether we handle it, just call us at (763) 443-8184. If it's athletic apparel, we almost certainly do.
How the Stay Fresh Process Works
Step one, we pick up your gear for FREE anywhere in the Twin Cities metro. Step two, we apply the Stay Fresh residual odor inhibitor, which bonds to the surface of fabrics and equipment materials and prevents bacteria from bonding back. The formula targets odor-causing bacteria, staining bacteria, mold, mildew, and algae all in one treatment. Step three, we return your gear in 3-5 business days smelling FRESH!! No harsh chemicals, no lingering product smell, and safe for kids and adults alike. The delivery back to your door is also FREE. You don't have to go anywhere. Want to know more about how we treat mold and mildew as part of equipment care? Ask us when you call.
What Makes Athletic Apparel Different From Regular Laundry
Athletic apparel is defined by its function: moisture-wicking synthetics, dense foam padding, layered fabrics, and hard shell plastics all in one piece of equipment. Standard washing machines aren't built for that. You can't submerge a hockey helmet in a standard wash cycle. You can't tumble dry foam shoulder pads without destroying them. Our process is designed specifically for athletic gear, so nothing gets damaged and everything gets treated properly. If your gear has gone through antimicrobial treatment before and still smells, it's likely because the product used wasn't residual. Stay Fresh stays working after it dries.
Quick Facts About the Stay Fresh Treatment
Here's what you need to know at a glance:
Residual inhibitor, not a one-time sanitizer
Bacteria can't re-bond to the treated surface after drying.
Water-based formula
No harsh chemicals. Safe for kids, adults, and all fabric types.
Targets odor, staining, mold, mildew, and algae
One treatment handles multiple sources of equipment breakdown.
FREE pickup and delivery
We come to you. No hauling gear across town.
3-5 business day turnaround
Fast enough to have gear back before the next practice block.
Priced by size and amount
Bigger kit, more equipment, higher volume — all factors we account for.
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Ready to Get Your Gear Smelling FRESH?
Don't send your kid to the next game with equipment that clears the locker room. Presto Restore offers FREE pickup and delivery on all athletic equipment cleaning across the Twin Cities metro. Call (763) 443-8184 to schedule or ask about our carpet cleaning and other home services while you're at it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered athletic apparel? +
Athletic apparel includes performance jerseys, compression shorts, moisture-wicking base layers, and sport-specific gear like football pads, hockey equipment, lacrosse helmets, and basketball uniforms. Anything designed for physical activity that traps sweat in synthetic fabric or foam padding counts. These materials require specialized cleaning because standard detergents don't reach the bacteria embedded in dense padding or hard-shell equipment components.
What are the examples of athletic apparel we clean at Presto Restore? +
We clean hockey equipment and bags, football shoulder pads and helmets, lacrosse pads and gloves, basketball uniforms, and wrestling gear. The Stay Fresh residual odor inhibitor works on all of these material types, including hard plastics, dense foam padding, synthetic fabric, and mesh. If you've got a sport we haven't listed, call us at (763) 443-8184 and we'll tell you directly whether we handle it.
How does the Stay Fresh odor inhibitor actually stop odor from coming back? +
Stay Fresh is a static agent that bonds to the surface of fabric and padding after application. Once it dries, it creates a barrier that prevents odor-causing bacteria from bonding back to the material. Unlike a one-time sanitizer that kills bacteria on contact but leaves the surface unprotected, this residual treatment keeps working after the job is done. That's why the smell doesn't return a week later like it does after a standard wash.
Can mold and mildew on athletic equipment be treated along with odor? +
Yes. The Stay Fresh formula targets mold, mildew, and algae in addition to odor-causing and staining bacteria. Sports equipment stored in bags or damp environments is especially prone to mold growth inside foam and fabric layers. Our treatment reaches those areas. For more severe mold situations beyond equipment, we also offer mold removal services for your home.
How long does athletic equipment cleaning take and what does it cost? +
Turnaround is 3-5 business days from pickup. Pricing is based on the size and amount of equipment you need cleaned. A single bag of hockey gear costs differently than a full football kit for two players. We won't quote a number without knowing what we're dealing with. Every job is different, contact Presto Restore for an accurate estimate. Call (763) 443-8184 or check the instant quote page to get started.
Is the Stay Fresh treatment safe for kids' equipment and sensitive skin? +
Yes. The Stay Fresh product is water-based with no harsh chemical solvents. It's designed for gear worn directly against skin during intense physical activity, so skin safety was built into the formula from the start. We wouldn't use it on kids' hockey pads or football helmets if it weren't. If your child has specific allergies or sensitivities, let us know when you call and we'll walk you through the ingredient profile.