At the start and end of eacvh season it would be a good idea to have the gear OZONE cleaned. The gear is subject to OZONE gas which kills any bacteria or biologics. These are the critters responsible for oder. With luck you can find a local pro or sport shop that has this process. Cleangear or esporta uses dry clean chems that some can have an allergic reaction to. Rash, itch etc etc. plus the gear takes forever to dry. The ozone cleaning process is about 1 hour and the gear never gets wet other than an anti-microbial spray put on at the end.
Keep the gear in a warm dry place. Do not air dry near a heat source such as a heat vent.
Post game, the gear must never be allowed to freeze. Do not leave in a car or truck over night.
Keep the gear out of direct sunlight. UV will reduce longevity and strength of materials as well as cause fading.
To prevent sagging between the skate and chin portion of the pad, hang rather than stand pads up on the floor.
Keep glove stored in a closed position. Glove and blocker go into the bag last, on top. Skates kept with guards on or seperate compartment to prevent accidental cuts.
Posted on Oct 27, 2007, 10:30 AM from IP address 69.19.14.35
