Gear Guard | Boxing Glove & Sports Equipment Cleaner Spray
Kills 99.999% of bacteria and 99.99% of fungi in 60 seconds. Tested to BS EN 13727, 13697 and 1650. Spray it on gloves, pads, shin guards, headgear and hard kit surfaces, wait a minute, wipe. Done.
Your gloves have been to every session you have. They've never once been washed properly, because they can't be. Gear Guard is built for exactly that problem: the kit that goes through everything and fits in no washing machine.
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What Gear Guard is
A hypochlorous acid (HOCl) surface biocide at 200ppm, made in the UK and independently tested to the standards that matter: BS EN 13727 (bactericidal), BS EN 1650 (fungicidal) and BS EN 13697 (hard surfaces). One-minute contact time. No fragrance, no residue, dries clear. It tackles the bacteria and fungi behind gear odour, which is why kit smells the way it does and why spraying perfume at it never worked.
Why HOCl is the best way to clean sports kit
Most people clean their gear with whatever's under the sink. Here's how the options actually compare on the kit itself:
| Gear Guard (HOCl) | Alcohol sprays | Fragrance "freshener" sprays | Diluted bleach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested kill claims | 99.999% bacteria, 99.99% fungi, to BS EN standards, in 60 seconds | Varies by product; evaporates fast, often before the contact time is met | None. Masks odour, removes nothing | Effective when mixed correctly, which most people don't |
| Kind to kit materials | Yes. No alcohol to dry and crack leather and foam, no corrosives | Dries out leather, synthetic leather and glove foam over time | Kit-safe, but adds sticky residue build-up | Corrodes metal, discolours fabric and padding, degrades stitching |
| Residue and fragrance | None. Dries clear, no smell left behind | Solvent smell; some leave residue | Heavy perfume over the original problem | Chlorine fumes; needs rinsing |
| Skin-contact kit, once dry | Yes. Spray, wait, wipe, dry, wear | Generally, once fully evaporated | Fragrance sits against skin all session | Only after thorough rinsing and drying |
| Made in the UK | Yes | Rarely | Rarely | Varies |
The short version: alcohol trades your kit's lifespan for a quick clean, fragrance sprays are a cover-up, bleach is a materials lottery, and soap and water can't get inside a glove or dry it fast enough afterwards. A 200ppm HOCl biocide does the tested kill, at a strength that's kind to the materials, and leaves nothing behind. That's the whole argument.
How to clean boxing gloves and sports gear properly
The method, whatever the kit:
Gloves, pads and shields: spray inside and out until visibly wet. Leave 60 seconds. Wipe with a clean cloth, air dry fully before packing.
Headgear, shin guards and hard protective kit: spray all surfaces, 60 seconds, wipe and dry.
Kit bags: empty it (yes, fully), spray the lining, leave a minute, wipe, dry open.
Benches and shared equipment: spray, wait, wipe. Between users if it's busy.
The one-minute wait is the tested contact time. Spray-and-instantly-wipe is how most people clean kit, and it's cosmetic. The minute is where the work happens.
What about rashguards, gis and hand wraps?
They go in the wash. Fabric is the washing machine's job, and Gear Guard is tested for hard, non-porous surfaces, so we won't pretend otherwise. The rule of thumb for a clean kit bag: everything that fits in the wash gets washed after every session; everything that can't gets Gear Guard.
Gear Guard or the Mat Cleaner?
Same family, different jobs. Gear Guard is the kit-bag bottle: personal equipment, gloves, pads, headgear, benches. The CSH Mat & Gym Floor Cleaner is the big-format answer for mats and floors, sized for clubs. Gym owners generally run both: mat cleaner on the floor rota, Gear Guard at the kit rack.
Why athletes and coaches choose it
- Proven kill rates: 99.999% of bacteria, 99.99% of fungi, in 60 seconds, to recognised BS EN test standards. Not marketing numbers. Test-report numbers.
- Made for kit that touches skin: no fragrance, no harsh residue, dries clear. Once dry, your gear is ready to wear.
- The odour fix that isn't a cover-up: it removes the cause, not the smell of the cause.
- UK-made, from the team behind Full Guard, the mat cleaner and the kits trusted by clubs across the country.
- Hygiene partners of the UKBJJA, SAFE MMA, the British Wrestling Association and EMMAA.
FAQ
How do I get the smell out of boxing gloves?
Kill what's causing it. Spray Gear Guard inside the glove until wet, leave 60 seconds, wipe and air dry fully. The smell is bacteria and fungi feeding on sweat; remove them and the odour goes with them.
Is it safe on kit that touches skin?
Yes, once dry. No fragrance, no residue. Spray, wait a minute, wipe, let it dry, wear it.
Can I use it on mats?
It works on hard surfaces including mats, but for whole floors you want the mat cleaner. It's the same chemistry in club-sized format.
Can I spray my rashguard or gi?
No. Fabric goes in the wash. Gear Guard is for the kit that can't.
How is this different from Full Guard?
Full Guard is a cosmetic spray for your skin. Gear Guard is a biocide for your equipment. Same science family, completely different jobs, and we'd rather sell you the right one.
Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
